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West Melton and Kirwee fires update - Tuesday afternoon

Fire and Emergency will look to start scaling down its response at the West Melton and Kirwee fires tomorrow.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #1

Fire crews are responding to a slow but steady stream of 111 calls for assistance as winds are strengthening from Northland to the Coromandel and beyond.

Thermal and Carcinogenic Consequences of Live Fire Training on National Training Centre-Based Trainers – report #190 (2022)

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Investigating and developing the efficacy of personal protective equipment when exposed to carcinogens, balancing heat strain impacts

UFBA Conference Evaluation a benchmark of perceived benefits and an exploration of how to improve future conference - Report #94 (2009)

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Follow up survey of Auahi Whakatupato smoke alarm installation project in the Bay of Plenty - Report # 7 (2000)

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Toxicity of Building Contents in building fires #173 [2019]

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This evidence review explores the contribution of common furnishing materials to fire death or injury as a result of toxic smoke inhalation in NZ.

Kaikōura celebrates opening of state-of-the-art station

The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station today.

Emergency Services Information Summary for Service Stations

To ensure we can respond to incidents involving hazardous substances promptly and safely, Fire and Emergency needs to have accurate information about those substances and where they are located.