New ZealandFirefighters concerned about extra workDwindling volunteer numbers and a rising number of non-emergency medical callouts were some of the key concerns raised at an annual firefighter's conference this weekend.10 Nov 02:47 AM
New ZealandGirl helps save family from Chch infernoA "brave'' 12-year-old girl who woke to flames in her Christchurch home this morning managed to wake the rest of her family and escape the inferno.06 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire in AlbanyA fire at a childcare centre on Auckland's North Shore early this morning is being treated as suspicious.21 Jul 05:08 AM
New Zealand20 die in 'avoidable' firesTwenty people were killed in avoidable house fires in the past 12 months and in most cases, there was no working smoke alarm, the Fire Service says.30 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandFirefighter bullying claims backed upA former deputy chief fire officer with 28 years experience has backed up claims of a "culture of bullying'' at Feilding Volunteer Fire Brigade made by a young female volunteer.12 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandFirefighter: Bullying forced me to resignA young volunteer firefighter and calendar pin-up girl says a "culture of bullying" left her no choice but to resign from the service.11 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNon-permitted fire threatened propertiesA Welcome Bay resident who lit a non-permitted fire on his property which quickly got out of control at the weekend could be prosecuted or have to pay the bill for putting the fire out.21 Jan 12:40 AM
New ZealandArson and accidents stretch fire servicesFires raged up and down the country yesterday stretching emergency services to "maximum capacity".19 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandHeart victims call fire servicePeople suffering from heart attacks are ringing 111 to ask for help from firefighters instead of an ambulance because the response is quicker in some rural parts of New Zealand.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore harrowing testimonyMore harrowing testimony is expected as a coroner's inquest into the deaths of eight CTV building victims continues today.29 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandOfficer 'frustrated' by thwarted rescue attemptsThe police officer left in charge of the Christchurch earthquake's biggest disaster zone said he became "frustrated" at being ordered off the site as he tried to rescue survivors.29 Oct 05:42 AM
New ZealandQuake 'overwhelmed' police systemPolice today admitted the February 22 earthquake disaster in Christchurch "overwhelmed" their communication system.29 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandChch quake report slams fire chiefsFire chiefs failed to cope with the February 22 earthquake response, according to a scathing report out today which criticised them for being disorganised.18 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandBad break up? Call the Fire ServiceFirefighters in Christchurch were called to a house fire, but had to put out the flames of failed passion instead.16 Aug 09:40 PM
