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Christchurch Earthquake
Earthquake Footage of Christchurch. Credit: Ministry Civil Defence & Emergency Management
Massive Tsunami hits Japan
On March 11 2011 a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan, creating extremely destructive tsunami waves which hit Japan just minutes after the earthquake, and triggering evacuations and warnings across the Pacific Ocean. The earthquake and tsunami have caused extensive and severe damage in Northeastern Japan, leaving thousands of people confirmed dead, injured or missing, and millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation.
Train your staff in Earthquake and Tsunami preparedness. Contact us by telephone on 0800-532-008, 04-232-5363 or email
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Another Earthquake hits Christchurch
Prime Minister John Key has told reporters that the death toll from today's magnitude 6.3 earthquake stands at 65, and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it could quite possibly double.
Speaking from Christchurch after flying down this afternoon, Mr Key told One News it was likely the quake would prove to be New Zealand's "darkest day".
TVNZ reports up to 200 people remained trapped in damaged buildings.
The following footage appeared on YouTube within hours.
Christchurch Earthquake Fire
During the Prime Minister of New Zealand's walkabout in the quake damaged city of Christchurch, an explosion and fire broke out down the road from him.
The 7.1 earthquake struck the city at 4.35am on Saturday 4th September 2010.
Chilean Earthquake 8.8
One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges, and highways in central Chile on 28th February 2010 and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world. The head of the emergency agency said authorities believed at least 700 people were dead.
The magnitude 8.8 earthquake was felt as far away as Sao Paulo in Brazil, 1,800 miles to the east. The full extent of damage remained unclear as dozens of aftershocks - one nearly as powerful as Haiti's devastating Jan. 12 quake - shuddered across the Andean nation.
See footage of the 8.8 earthquake which struck Clile and set Tsunami alerts off across New Zealand.
Tsunami - Samoa & American Samoa
The Pacific Tsunami warning centre provides breaking news on the 8.3 earthquake and subsequent Tsunami that struck Samoa and American Samoa on 30 October 2009.
We specialise in the delivery of Rescue training for organisations to prepare people for the effects of earthquakes and tsunamis.
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Practice your Rescue Knots
The following video clips demonstrate knots that are used in General Rescue. They are placed here to help you remember them. We encourage you to practice them until you are proficient at them and they become second nature.
If you need to purchase a new line to practice with, then go to personal lines or for other equipment, go to resources.
Wairarapa Train Derailment
About 300 Wellington rail commuters were taken home by bus after their train derailed on Thursday evening (23rd July 2009) and services were suspended.The Wairarapa-bound train was derailed by a slip as it came out of a tunnel at Maymorn, 40km north of Wellington, about 6.17pm.
The locomotive and first carriage came off the tracks, but no one was injured.
Passengers were transferred to the rear three carriages and taken back to Upper Hutt where buses met them to complete the rest of their trip.
NZ Emergency Services
New Zealand's emergency services respond to a variety of emergencies. The following clip shows them in action.
Their training prepares them to deal with situations that assists people in difficulty each throughout the country.
Devereux-Blum Training delivers training in emergency management. All emergency services and government agencies use the Coordinated Management System (CIMS) to manage events
Fatal House Fire
Every year as many as fifty New Zealanders die in domestic fires despite the best efforts of firefighters to save them. Fire temperatures develop to dangerous levels in short timeframes and smoke often disables people before they can escape.
Ensure your family and house are protected by installing smoke alarms and discuss with all members your family escape plan.
The Fire Service is supporting a recent initiatve to install domestic sprinkler systems in new houses.
The following videos show graphically the effects of fires once they get established...
Sharyn Facilitating at a Conference
Sharyn speaking at this years Teachers Conference as teachers prepare for their school year. The workshop focused on resiliency.
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Tribute to Hamilton Firefighters
The following video-clip is a tribute to the firefighters that fought the fire at the Icepak Cold Store in Tamahere, Hamilton on 5 April 2008. Senior Station Officer Derek Lovell died from injuries he received attending the fire at Tamahere. Seven of his colleagues were injured.