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New state-of-the-art fire station for Redwood and Casebrook residents

Today marks the official opening of Redwood’s new fire station, serving Redwood and Casebrook residents, and replacing the St Albans Station damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Code of Practice for Fire Fighting Water Supplies and Indicative Cost Benefit Analysis - Report #56 (2004)

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Summary of soil moisture report #204

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One page summary of research on measuring soil moisture and how it can help determine fire danger

Want to help prepare your community for an emergency?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on people to join one of initial seven Local Advisory Committees which will help make New Zealand communities more resilient in an emergency "We’re looking for people who can reflect the views and concerns of diverse community groups within their local area," says Fire and Emergency Board Chair Paul Swain.

Heads Up 030 – Fires in Buildings under Construction

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Fire and Emergency has attended several fires in buildings under construction or renovation and observed common issues.

Fire permits cancelled for Ahuriri-Heretaunga fire zone as conditions dry out

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has taken the step of revoking fire permits issued to applicants in the Ahuriri-Heretaunga fire zone in Hawke’s Bay.

Financial Benchmarking Final Report

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This report was developed to help Fire and Emergency understand how other fire service entities invest across their activities.

Medium Range Forecasts of Fire Weather Indices - Report #64 (2005)

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