In pictures: Our people celebrating Matariki across the motu,country
A series of pictures showing our people from our regions celebrating the appearance of Matariki & Punaga in the sky, signalling Māori New Year.
News
George Gallop
Toko Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Life Member and Gold Star holder George Gallop. George joined the brigade 1978 and retired in 2009
The funeral will take place at Stratford War Memorial Hall on Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 11am.
Dunstan Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates new station
Members and supporters of the Dunstan Fire Brigade gathered earlier this month to celebrate the official opening of their new station in Alexandra.
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.
Robbie Clyde
Tokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Life Member and Gold Star holder Robbie Clyde on 17 July 2023. Robbie joined the Brigade in 1980 and retired in 2006
The funeral will take place at the Tokoroa club Saturday 22 July 2023 at 14:00 hrs.
Shauna McGuinn
Wellington District advises the passing of Shauna McGuinn previous National Injury Rehabilitation Coordinator and acting Manager.
Shauna worked for the NZ Fire Service from March 2007 through to late 2009.
Karakia for new Type 3 appliances
Members of our Pou Takawaenga Māori (Māori Liaison Team) performed a karakia (blessing) on our four new Type 3 appliances at Wellington City Station last week.
Peter Thompson - Hokitika
Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex Chief Fire Officer Peter Thompson, Gold Star member, and Honorary Life Member of Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade. Peter served for 35 years from 1948 to 1983.
FireGround (Previously known as SMART Atlas) Replacement
The existing SMART Atlas application has been replaced by ‘FireGround’.
Keith Askew
Plimmerton Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Life Member and former Chief Fire Officer Keith Askew on 14 July 2023. Keith joined the Brigade in 1954 and served at Chief from 1966 until his retirement in 1986.