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Northland firefighters burned by distracted Government and uniform troubles
5 May, 2021 06:00 PM
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Firefighters dousing the last of the fire that razed a house in Kaka St, Ahipara, on February 18. Photo / Peter Jackson
Firefighters dousing the last of the fire that razed a house in Kaka St, Ahipara, on February 18. Photo / Peter Jackson
Multimedia journalist for the Northern Advocatekarina.cooper@nzme.co.nz
Northland firefighters are being left at the mercy of work-related cancers by a Government distracted by Covid-19 and inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) national vice-president and Christchurch-based career firefighter, Joseph Stanley said the Government had put conversations on the backburner regarding a law change that would mean career firefighters could pre-qualify for ACC in the event of a cancer diagnosis.
Northlanders warned about fire danger after lawnmower sparks a Waipū wildfire
28 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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An early 111 call helped Northland firefighters prevent homes in the path of the wildfire from being destroyed. Photo / Tania Whyte
By Karina Cooper
A smouldering scrub fire on Northland s coast had to be monitored overnight due to fears the large blaze started by a ride-on lawnmower could be revived by windy conditions.
The fire in Waipu Cove - while accidental - was an important reminder about the dangers fires sparked in the current dry conditions can pose for the region, Muri Whenua area manager Wipari Henwood said.
Northland s fire service one of the best in the country for number of female volunteer firefighters
27 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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Kawakawa volunteer recruit firefighter Naini Heremaia-Black, 43, says she has only had positive experiences as a woman in the statistically dominated Northland fire service. Photo / Supplied
Multimedia journalist for the Northern Advocatekarina.cooper@nzme.co.nz
Keeping communities safe is in the blood for Northland s Naini Heremaia-Black, who followed in her mother s footsteps to become a female volunteer firefighter. The duo join the high percentage of women responsible for Northland s status as a top player when it comes to the proportion of volunteer female firefighters in the country.
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