fire and emergency nz

Slow boil: Why stressed-out New Zealand firefighters say they’re at crisis point

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Faced with staff shortages, equipment failures, cancer risks, and a jump in critical calls that can leave them traumatised, some firefighters are wondering if it’s time to hang up the hose. Gareth Shute reports on the dissatisfaction inside Fire and Emergency New Zealand. The state of our nation’s fire service is probably not something most … Read more

There have been 24 heater recalls since 2010, and there’s a decent chance yours is on the list

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With up to 80% of faulty indoor electric heaters potentially still in use, is the recall system in need of a major shake-up?  UPDATE: As of June 2019, two more heaters have been recalled. An open flue space heater and an open flued gas log fireplace, both for producing potentially high levels of carbon monoxide. … Read more