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After 2020 we had hoped things might calm down, however 2021 is starting off with a rollercoaster, and not necessarily one of the fun ones.
After 2020 we had hoped things might calm down, however 2021 is starting off with a rollercoaster, and not necessarily one of the fun ones.
Today marks the ten-year anniversary of the Japan earthquake and tsunami which claimed the lives of over 15,000 people and injured many more.
Kawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Ex Chief Fire Officer Arthur Sturmfels. Arthur served from 1980 to 2009, and was Chief Fire Officer from 2000 to 2009.
The Court of Appeal has not granted NZPFU leave to appeal last year’s Employment Court decision, relating to the selection process for new Tranche 2 Service Delivery positions.
Patea Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Station Officer Graeme Phillips. Graeme served just over 50 years. A service will be held at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 27 Egmont Street, Patea on Tuesday 9th March 2021 at 1 pm.
We’ve launched a new behaviour change campaign to share a familiar message about smoke alarms, only this time, our very own firefighters are at the forefront, helping to inform the public.
Waiwhare Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Retired Crew Leader David Ward on the 4th March 2021 having provided over 40 years of service to the Waiwhare community.
On Wednesday 3rd March between 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, Fire and Emergency's ICT team will be performing some maintenance work on our Email system.
A busy petrol station in Napier reopened soon after a large-scale fire broke out at its premises in January because of the stellar work of our people.
International Women’s Day is coming up on 8 March and is a chance to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.