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.
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.
Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of current serving member Qualified Firefighter Jay House. QFF House joined the Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade in June 2021 and served his community proudly.
Chatham Island Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Ex CFO Joseph Ehau Thomas, QSM, Gold Star Member, Life Member and Brigade Kaumatua on 20 August 2023. He will be laid to rest at the Whanau Urupā on Saturday 26 August. More details to follow.
Our ICT teams are working on implementation of the replacement Āwhina-Evacuation Schemes application.
Registrations for both the 145th UFBA AGM and Conference Hui are open. Make sure your brigade has their voice heard and nominate your delegates as soon as possible.
The National Community Readiness and Recovery team were faced with a unique challenge when Wellington’s Queensgate shopping centre asked for their help in creating a children’s book.
Ōkaihau Fire Brigade advises the passing of ex member Brian Denton. Brain served 5 years at Ahipara and then 8 years with Ōkaihau. Brian will be fondly remembered for his vintage fire engines and memorabilia.
The Safe@Work and Audit@Work applications will be unavailable between 0600 - 2200, Saturday, 19 August.
On 15 August, in Levin, we staged a controlled house fire that was broadcast live on Seven Sharp.
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.