Rodney Atchinson
The Awhitu Fire Brigade wish to advise the passing of ex Senior Firefighter Rodney Atchinson on 7 June 2023. Rodney served 25 years with the Awhitu Brigade.
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You’re Cooked serves up results
Launched in November 2022, You’re Cooked campaign aims to prevent house fires by encouraging the Disengaged audience cooking while impaired by either drugs or alcohol to ‘stay off the stove’.
Pacific Islands Language Grant applications now open
The Pacific Islands Languages Grant is now accepting applications from anyone considering, or already undertaking, study in any Pacific Islands language
John Bethune - Updated
The Dunedin Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of ex Senior Station Officer John Bethune on 4 June 2023. John served 52 years’ with the Dunedin Fire Brigade as a career firefighter and volunteer with the Mosgiel Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Sign up to an online session about Matariki, Māori New Year
We have three online 'Kawhe me te Kōrero - Coffee and Conversation' sessions to help you learn more about the significant time of year that is Matariki. Sign up today as they start next week.
Message from our Chair: Firefighters recognised with King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours
Please join me in congratulating these past and present firefighters for their recognition in the 2023 King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List released today.
Our crews assisting the Canada wildfire efforts
After a long trip, the contingent from Fire and Emergency has arrived in Alberta and is hard at work helping to fight a high number of wildfires raging across the Western part of Canada.
Steps to take while waiting for an ambulance
As winter is upon us, ambulance services are expecting an increase in demand which may affect their availability or time taken to respond.
Celebrating World Environment Day
World Environment Day is this Monday 5 June. We are reflecting on the ongoing effects of climate change, and the steps we're taking to reduce our impact on the natural world.
Can breathing change your state of mind?
Breathing techniques have been proven to change your state of mind in a matter of moments. The Safety, Health and Wellbeing team have pulled together some of the tried, tested, and backed by evidence techniques that might help you in your day-to-day work and life.