Horowhenua Volunteer Fire Brigade
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Horowhenua Volunteer Fire Brigade
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We are a specialist wildfire brigade based out of Levin in the Horowhenua district of New Zealand's north island.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Stay warm, stay safe, and let’s keep our homes fire-free this winter! 💛

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#DryerSafety #FireSafety #WinterReady #CleanThatLint #FireAndEmergencyNZ
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July 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
✅ Clean the lint filter before or after every use
✅ Don’t leave the dryer running while you’re out or asleep
✅ Make sure your dryer is well ventilated
✅ Have it serviced regularly to keep it running safely
✅ Only use the dryer for what it’s designed for – no shoes, plastics or rubber
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July 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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June 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Give them a stir and check they’re cold before throwing them away

For more advice on braziers, visit www.checkitsalright....
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Fire prevention and fire safety | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Stay safe and reduce the risk of fire over summer. Find out what you need to do before you light a fire outdoors and whether you need a fire permit.
www.checkitsalright.nz
June 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🔥 Don’t move the brazier while you’re using it
🔥 Stay with the fire until it has burned out. Close the opening of your fire pit or brazier with a mesh screen
🔥 When the ashes and embers are cool, put them in a metal container and cover them with water.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🔥 Ensure your brazier is positioned on a stable, level, non-flammable surface such as gravel, concrete or a metal tray.
🔥 Keep a hose or buckets of water within five metres
🔥 Burn only clean, dry, untreated wood or charcoal, and add small amounts at a time
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June 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🔥 Never leave your fire unattended
🔥 Extinguish your fire with lots of water

For more advice on bonfires www.checkitsalright....
For more advice on braziers www.checkitsalright....
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Fire prevention and fire safety | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Stay safe and reduce the risk of fire over summer. Find out what you need to do before you light a fire outdoors and whether you need a fire permit.
www.checkitsalright.nz
June 18, 2025 at 4:49 AM