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Titahi Bay fire update #3

The vegetation fire at Titahi Bay has been contained, with helicopters and ground crews now working hard to eliminate hotspots ahead of a windy forecast on Saturday.

Fire and Emergency urges caution after lithium-ion battery explosion in Wellington apartment

Fire and Emergency is urging people to take care charging lithium-ion batteries after crews were called to an explosion in an inner city apartment building in Wellington just before 6pm this evening.

Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #4

Two crews of firefighters will return to the Long Gully fireground on the Skippers Road this morning to deal with a small number of hotspots.

Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update

The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight.

Aotearoa New Zealand needs more career firefighters

Aotearoa New Zealand needs compassionate and energetic team players to become career firefighters with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Developing a methodology for establishing a stronger line of sight between expenditure and outcomes - Report #125 (2012)

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This report contains advice to help position the NZ Fire Commission to get more out of its investment in performance information.

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Burning advice for high country farmers

High country and hill farmers in Canterbury who have consents from ECan allowing them to burn during September are being asked to contact Fire and Emergency NZ first to ensure fires are managed safely during Level 3 lockdown.