Uniform Retender Project confirms supplier
The Uniform Retender Project has reached a significant milestone, recently choosing a preferred uniform supplier.
News
Gordon (Mick) Guthrie
Rahotu Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Gold Star holder and Life Member Gordon Guthrie, also known as Mick Guthrie, on 14 June, aged 94. A service will be held on Thursday 20 June at Rahotu Hall at 11. 00am.
Dave Bould
Wellington District advise the passing of Dave Bould. Dave served in Wellington in 1970s and 80s with his final years at Brooklyn Station. Dave died on Wednesday morning and the family held a private funeral for him on Friday 14th June.
Testing our ability to respond to a significant Alpine Fault earthquake
Yesterday was the first day of Exercise Rū Whenua – a national exercise designed to test New Zealand’s arrangements for responding to, and recovering from, a major earthquake.
Helping communities see a fire before it starts, this winter
Our winter fire safety campaign ‘See a fire before it starts’ will aim to get those at risk to better identify fire risks when using heaters, fireplaces and dryers, and to be safer when using them.
Murray Frost
Linkwater Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of Murray Frost. Murray has been a valued member of the Brigade after joining in 2019. Funeral details TBA
Charlie Dudley - updated with funeral details
The Diamond Harbour Volunteer Fire Brigade sadly advise of the passing of ex Chief Fire Officer Charlie Dudley on Saturday 8 June 2024. Charlie served as the Chief Fire Officer with Diamond Harbour from April 1961 to August 2000.
Gary MacKenzie
It is with regret that the Gore Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of retired Station Officer Gary MacKenzie. Gary completed 20 years of service with the Gore and Clinton Brigades and often turned out by day with the Heriot VFB.
Mission accomplished in Papua New Guinea
Our six Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) personnel are on their way back to New Zealand after successfully completing their multi-agency mission led by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) at the site of a devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea.
2021/22 Wildfire Summary Report published
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Scion have released the 2021/22 Wildfire Summary Report to provide data and insights to inform our planning for future wildfire seasons. The 2021/22 Wildfire Summary Report is available on our website(external link), along with a summary of findings.