Wildfire training with Department of Conservation firefighters
Fire and Emergency recently ran a two-day wildfire training workshop in Murihiku Southland alongside our Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation partners, in a first of its kind.
News
New template for emergency information for service stations
This is a new initiative designed to improve operational safety when responding to retail fuel sites, called the Emergency Services Information Summary.
Spotlight on Peer Supporters
Peer Support is part of Fire and Emergency's commitment to Critical Incident and Personal Stress Support (CIPSS).
Les Harris
Hanmer Springs Brigade advises of the passing of Brigade Support Les Harris. Les was a member of the Hanmer Springs Brigade for over 43 years and was still an active support to the brigade. Funeral details to follow
Serving our communities better with an improved website
We have updated our external website to deliver a more intuitive and user-friendly experience that will enable us to better serve our communities, especially those at risk.
Access counselling services through our external provider, Vitae
Fire and Emergency will fund a short-course of counselling sessions for you, your spouse or other immediate family through our national provider, Vitae.
Barry Bishop
Cannington Fire Brigade advise of the passing of their Deputy Fire Force Controller Barry Bishop on Wednesday 21 September 2022. Barry was a member of the Willowby Fire Brigade from 1993 to 2008 and he joined the Cannington Fire Brigade from 1 July 2008.
Building strong foundations for our People Branch – consultation closing this Friday 30 September
Feedback and submissions can be made via the Portal until 4pm this Friday 30 September.
Celebrating Chinese Language Week
This week (25 September-1 October) is New Zealand Chinese Language Week (NZCLW).
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is ‘Reconnect - with the people and places that lift you up’.