Members of the New Zealand Fire Service and USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) shaking hands outside the Christchurch City Fire Station on Kilmore Street. DART travelled to Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake to help out in the relief efforts.
A photograph of emergency management staff meeting outside the Christchurch Art Gallery. The art gallery was used as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, a New Zealand Fire Service truck can be seen.
A photograph of fire trucks parked outside the Christchurch Art Gallery on Montreal Street. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of fire trucks parked outside the Christchurch Art Gallery on Montreal Street. The Art Gallery served as the headquarters for Civil Defence after the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A graphic giving findings of an independent review of the New Zealand Fire Service's response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker with Fire Service staff following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker with Fire Service staff following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker with Fire Service staff, following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker with Fire Service staff following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker and Fire Service staff following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker with Fire Service staff following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker with NZ Fire Service staff following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mayor Bob Parker talks to Fire Service staff following Canterbury's earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Rob Saunders, NZ Fire Service, during a press conference following Canterbury's earthquake".
A photograph looking north along Latimer Square towards Gloucester Street. A fire truck is parked on the left side of the road.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Press conference with Rob Saunders of the fire service and Al Stewart for the police".
A page banner promoting articles about the Transitional Cathedral and about a review of the New Zealand Fire Service's response to the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
The former Lyttelton Fire Station on the corner of Sumner Road and Oxford Street. Broken stonework from the top of the building lies on the footpath where it fell. Members of the New Zealand Fire Service are evaluating the building.
The former Lyttelton Fire Station on the corner of Sumner Road and Oxford Street. Broken stonework from the top of the building lies on the footpath where it fell. Members of the New Zealand Fire Service are evaluating the building.
A photograph of signs on the windows of the Christchurch Art Gallery. The art gallery was used as the temporary Civil Defence headquarters after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The signs read, "Today is Thursday 3 March 2011" and "Wash your hands!". In the background, emergency management personnel and a New Zealand Fire Service truck can be seen.
A temporary work place for the Fire Service has been set up in front of the Christchurch City Fire Station. Part of their original building has been fenced off.
A temporary work place for the Fire Service has been set up in fron of the Christchurch City Fire Station. Part of their original building has been fenced off.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Sean Crawford, fire service radio communication engineer, at the Woolston USAR base, following Canterbury's earthquake".
Deputy Administrator for Protection and National Preparedness at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Tim Manning, and Michael Layne from the US Embassy in Wellington, speaking to Ray Kennedy, an Area Manager from the New Zealand Fire Service, in the Christchurch Art Gallery about the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Search and Rescue Team gear tied to a fence in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The British UK Fire Service International Rescue Team led by Pete Crook (centreframe) arrives at Christchurch International Airport. Pictures to accompany story by reporter Blair Ensor. Christchurch Earthquake aftermath - day four."
The New Zealand Fire Department's headquarters in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Invercargill Fire Station fire fighters who recently went to help in Christchurch for the Canterbury Earthquake cleanup. The National Boss presented the fire fighters with a Certificate of Commendation on Tuesday night. Invercargill firefighters Cameron McLachlan, Pete Scarlet, Dennis Hika, Chris Hamilton, Aaron Ramsay, National Commander Mike Hall, John Gilder, Ron Fetolofai (absent Murray Milne-Maresca) presented a certificate of commendation for their service during the Christchurch earthquake by national commander Mike Hall yesterday".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Urban Search and Rescue worker Barry Smith, from the USAR taskforce, at the NZ Fire Service Training Centre, Woolston, which is temporary home for 80 USAR staff from the North Island".
A member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Search and Rescue Team with an Australian Police Officer outside the US Aid tent in Latimer Square. After the 22 February 2011 earthquake, emergency service agencies set up their headquarters in Latimer Square.
