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Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow, Friday 1 May, between midday and 1pm.

Firefighters remain at the scene of three South Island vegetation fires

Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago and will continue working in strong winds to secure the perimeter until dark.

Hands up: Anyone for a promotion? Does Fire and Emergency have a challenge advancing firefighters into management roles? [2021] - Report #179

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The research aims to understand what the motivators, barriers and enablers to progress from a Senior Station Officer to an Executive Officer are

Fighting fires on ice

Since 2015, Fire and Emergency Trainer Rob Millener has been involved with the annual Antarctica NZ training, responsible for making sure Scott Base’s seasonal staff are trained and well-equipped to deal with fighting fires.

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Outdoor fires discouraged in Auckland Region

Fire and Emergency New Zealand urges households, lifestyle block owners and landowners not to burn outdoor fires during lockdown, to save firefighters having to respond to calls from anxious neighbours and break their COVID-19 bubbles.

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

Aggressive air attack and ground operations against the fire in the Tongariro National Park will continue until dusk, as efforts continue to bring the fire under control.

Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be undertaking a strike tomorrow morning, Wednesday 29 April, between 7.30am and 8.30am.