Newtown 225 Aerial Failure Level 2 Investigation Report
Today Fire and Emergency has published its Level 2 Investigation Report into the Newtown 225 (NEWT225) Aerial Failure.
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Wildfire training with Department of Conservation firefighters
Fire and Emergency recently ran a two-day wildfire training workshop in Murihiku Southland alongside our Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation partners, in a first of its kind.
New template for emergency information for service stations
This is a new initiative designed to improve operational safety when responding to retail fuel sites, called the Emergency Services Information Summary.
Uniform for Fire and Emergency
A new project is being set up called the Uniform Retender Project (URP) that will be going to market for a supplier/s to provide work/station wear for all operational personnel.
A better way of working – introducing equipment standards
The Equipment and Logistics Directorate has been developing new equipment standards in sections, starting with recommissioning and functional checks for operational personnel.
Register your interest for the Decontamination Project Working Group
The Decontamination Project team is looking for enthusiastic and committed people to make up the Decontamination Project Working Group.
Prototype Volvo Euro 6 all-wheel drive Type 1 on trial
A prototype Volvo Euro 6 diesel all-wheel drive Type 1 appliance is on trial at National Park.
Near miss reporting: Working in and around fire and explosive materials
For Fire and Emergency, a near miss is an unplanned event which offers an opportunity to improve how we protect our people and the public.
New Greytown Fire Station officially opened
Greytown Fire Station was officially opened by National Commander Russell Wood on Saturday.