Local Advisory Committees welcome new members
This week, Fire and Emergency Board formally appointed 21 new members to Local Advisory Committees (LACs) in Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago.
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Seeking members for Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago Local Advisory Committees
Fire and Emergency is looking for new members for Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago LACs.
New Wellington and Canterbury Local Advisory Committees established
Last week, the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board formally established new Wellington and Canterbury Local Advisory Committees, appointing 15 new committee members.
SAFE programme: 8,800+ smoke alarms installed and counting
For nearly a decade, members of the Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade, along with the Flaxmere and Napier Community Patrols, have joined forces to bring fire safety education to communities across Hawke’s Bay.
From personal experience to community impact: championing fire safety for Pasifika seasonal workers
Every year, approximately 20,000 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers come to Aotearoa New Zealand to contribute to our horticulture industry. Many of these workers come from island nations in the South Pacific, bringing with them unique perspectives on fire safety.
Partnerships key to success on Ada Street
Find out how Manawatū-Whanganui Community Readiness and Recovery (CRR) Team engages with community and stakeholders to reduce unwanted fires.
Two new Local Advisory Committees established
Last week, Fire and Emergency Board formally established two new LACs in Bay of Plenty and Whanganui-Manawatū, appointing 16 new committee members.
New members appointed to Tairāwhiti and Chatham Islands LACs
Last week, Fire and Emergency Board appointed seven new members to its Chatham Islands and Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committees.
Marton house fire opens door for community education
On 4 July, a faulty multiplug ignited a house fire in Marton, in the Manawatū-Whanganui district. Luckily the house was a stone’s throw from the Marton fire station and help arrived in record time.
Seeking members for Local Advisory Committees in Bay of Plenty, Manawatū-Whanganui, Tairāwhiti and Chatham Islands
As part of Fire and Emergency’s journey towards having a Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in every area across the country, recruitment is underway for members of two new LACs in Bay of Plenty and Manawatū-Whanganui.