Station Officer Josh Vermuelen leading Antarctica traverse
Fire and Emergency’s Josh Vermuelen is leading an important scientific mission in Antarctica.
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Sportsperson of the Year 2022/23
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Sports Council calls for nominations for the 2022/23 Sportsperson of the Year and the Special Achievement Award 2022/23.
Four Gold Stars awarded at Southern ComCen
For the first time in ComCen history, a recent event celebrated the awarding of four Gold Stars (recognising 25 years’ service).
Supreme Innovation – winning big at AFAC
Last night, Fire and Emergency's Kelley Toy and Adrian Nacey won two AFAC Awards for their innovative mahi, helping hāpori (communities) learn fire safety.
Winter Ignite is out now
There is lots to read including a spread on our deployment to Canada, ground-breaking fire whirl research, how our drones came to the rescue during Cyclone Gabrielle, preparing to respond to incidents in the new City Rail Link tunnels, and celebrating Matariki.
Te Pae Tata programme complete
The Te Pae Tata programme was established in December 2021 and encompassed 12 risk reduction projects and initiatives in the Wildfire, Fire Investigation, Fire Engineering and Regulatory Compliance areas.
Paraparaumu Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years
The Paraparaumu Fire Brigade celebrated 75 years of service to their local community last weekend.
Public Safety Network launches new cellular roaming service
Today the Public Safety Network (PSN) launches its first deliverable – a cellular roaming service for emergency services’ phones and devices allowing them to use both Spark and One NZ mobile networks.
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’.
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.