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Public reminded to take care with controlled burns

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people across Hawke’s Bay to take extra care when undertaking controlled burns.

Lithium Batteries - What's the problem? #174 [2020]

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This research aimed to understand how lithium battery technologies contribute to fire risk and what can be done to mitigate.

Improving safety at controlled burns through land manager knowledge and practices Report #164 [2018]

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Aim of research was to better equip our knowledge to produce safe burning practice guidelines and training for the use of fire by land managers.

New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care

A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki, providing faster treatment in critical situations and protecting more lives.

Local Advisory Committee's draft criteria and position descriptions

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Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 12 August, the fifty-third time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.

New first response unit in Benneydale to boost emergency care

A new first response unit in Benneydale will enhance emergency medical response for the local community and surrounding area, providing faster treatment in critical situations and protecting more lives.

Getting the best results for Fire and Emergency training programmes

Te Pūkenga is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to enhance quality assurance and professional development within its assessment regime.