Firefighters
Two firefighters given citation for saving life
Hutt Valley firefighters Daniel Olliver and Scott Duganzich shielded Ally Maclachlan from falling debris on a cliff face, saving her life. Today, they were given a citation for their work. Video, Audio
California fires like nothing back home - NZ firefighter
A New Zealand firefighter battling the Mendocino Complex Fire in California says its sheer size is unlike anything he's seen back home. Craig Cottrill is one of 24 New Zealand firefighters currently… Audio
Kiwi firefighters arrive in California to help fight wildfires
A contingent of New Zealand firefighters and managers have arrived in California to help battle devastating fires there. Sharon Brettkelly spoke to field liaison officer Wipari Henwood. Video, Audio
US firefighters desperate for NZ reinforcements
United States firefighters say they're desperate for the arrival of international help including a team of New Zealanders who are enroute to help fight fires ravaging parts of California and Oregon… Audio
NZ firefighters head for California wildfires
Up to 40 New Zealand firefighters are heading to northern California to help fight a wildfire that has already claimed six lives. They'll be joining 3,600 firefighters who are currently battling to… Audio
Mt Eden bar fire: More than 50 firefighters face blaze
Mt Eden bar fire: More than 50 firefighters face blaze. Audio
Toxic foam: 'Put people first' - Dr Rye Senjen
An environmental group is lobbying for free blood tests for people possibly affected by chemicals found in firefighting foam used at Ohakea and Sanson airbases. Free tests are available but only for… Audio
NZers return from fighting 'tornado-like' Canadian wildfires
Working up to 14-hour days in gruelling heat and navigating steep cliffs with heavy gear to fight "tornado-like fires", is how Napier woman Allison Ludlow spent the past month.
Push for more Pasifika firefighters
Just one percent of all Fire and Emergency NZ staff are Pasifika, and one of Auckland's first Pacific Island firefighters is urging more to join the ranks, saying they could be lifesavers for the… Audio
Kiwi pilot fighting 'enormous' wildfires in Canada
New Zealand helicopter pilot Steve Boyce is fighting enormous wildfires in Canada, he tells us he's working in the worst conditions he's experienced in 25 years Audio
Child impaled on school fence
Paramedics gave the boy anaesthetic and cut him free, after he was impaled on a metal fencepost.
The changing roles of volunteer firefighters
These days volunteer firefighters are often the first responders on the scene of serious incidences such as car crashes. Audio
Fireman injured trying to rescue cat
A firefighter is in hospital after a mission to rescue a cat up a tree in Porirua went wrong.
Fire service responds to John Klaphake's conviction
Brendan Nally, the regional manager for the Fire Service, says he made the decision not to financially support Mr Klaphake during the court action, but they did take care of those injured in the… Audio
Firefighter convicted on driving charge, given reduced penalty
A volunteer firefighter says he won't be driving a fire service vehicle again after being convicted on a charge of careless driving causing injury. Audio
Firefighters climb Sky Tower to remember 911 victims
NZ is the first country in the world to mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the US. Firefighters climb Auckland's Sky tower to commemorate. Audio
Chuck Sheley: Smokejumpers
Kathryn Ryan talks to retired smokejumper Chuck Sheley about the history of the elite firefighters who use parachutes to battle fires in remote parts of national parks. These days Chuck is the editor… Audio
More problems for Fire Services' new fleet
A new fleet of fire trucks worth millions of dollars are riddled with faults and should be ditched, firefighters say. Audio
The National Firefighter Combat Challenge - Dave Greensmith
Firefighters from throughout the country are testing their fitness in Wellington today and tomorrow. The National Firefighter Combat Challenge at Wellington's Waterfront is held across two days. And… Audio
Fireman injured fighting a fire in Grey Lynn
A firefighter has been injured fighting a blaze which has gutted a home in Auckland this morning. Audio
