Since the age of 15, Connor McLellan dreamt of becoming a firefighter. That wish came true in 2019, when Connor joined Fire and Emergency, starting out at the Trentham Fire Station in the Hutt Valley.
On Friday 7 March our Central 111 Fire Communications Centre (ComCen) held its Honours and Awards function in Wellington, which happens every two years.
Congratulations to Senior Firefighter Ian Murray, who’s hung up the helmet after a remarkable 55-year journey with the Eltham Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Fire and Emergency has achieved a tertiary accreditation.
Our Annual Report shows the extraordinary efforts of every one of you and that is not confined to reporting years.
Peter Pehi, Rural Controller and wife Heni Butler, Senior Firefighter, both with the Waimarino Volunteer Fire Brigade, were recognised for their dedicated service to the community at an honours night in Ohakune.
Nominations for our inaugural NHQ Ngā Tohu Celebrating Success Awards close on 11 October. Please submit your nomination today!
Each year, our five regions present Ngā Tohu Raukura Celebrating Success awards to individuals and teams, recognising the outstanding contributions people make across our organisation. This year we are introducing Ngā Tohu Raukura to recognise our NHQ personnel.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been named the most trusted public sector organisation.
The project to create a sprinkler system fire break, to protect the community at Lake Clearwater and Hakatere Conservation Park has now been completed.
