- Title:
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Impact of Fire Service Activity on the Environment
- Date:
- March 2007
- Organisations
- NZFS
- Authors:
- Stephen Moore, Bruce Burns, Kathryn O’Halloran, Lynn Booth
- Location:
- New Zealand, New Zealand
Overview
The aim of this research was to understand the potential impact of fire-fighting operations on the environment and to determine the types of pollutants generated by fire-fighting activities, and how these might affect particular species and ecosystems.The research identified a range of alternative fire control and effluent management tactics that could be implemented to prevent or minimise contact between pollutants and organisms or ecosystems. It also suggests other areas where further research would be beneficial.
