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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.

New state-of-the-art fire station for Thornbury residents

Today marks the official opening of Thornbury’s new volunteer fire station, which was opened by the Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon Tracey Martin at a ceremony held on site.

Local Advisory Committee's draft criteria and position descriptions

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Arson in commercial, retail and manufacturing

Every year we attend hundreds of deliberately lit skip and bin fires that have spread to properties and businesses, causing significant loss and putting people’s lives at risk.

Inquiry on Alternate Water Sources for Firefighting #177 [2020]

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This report aims to identify potential opportunities to improve the key issues highlighted in adopting non-reticulated water sources for firefighting

Outdoor fires restricted in parts of Otago, fireworks ban for Lakes

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned fireworks in the Queenstown Lakes area, and restricted open-air fires in the Strath Taieri, Coastal Waitaki and Lakes areas from 8am on Friday 20 December until further notice.

Small forest management

Owners/managers of forests are responsible for reducing the risk of fire that can threaten their investment.

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Rangiora community

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the station next month.