Draft Records Disposal Schedule Public Consultation now open
We are seeking public feedback on the draft records disposal schedule.
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Wildfire Weekly Response Report #12
Vegetation incident stats for 7 days from 8 Apr to 14 Apr 2024.
Early payrun close-off
As Anzac Day falls on a payroll processing day next week, it is necessary for us to bring forward next week’s payroll close-off to 12.00pm (midday) on Tuesday, 23 April.
Kenneth (Ken) Roy Frederick Lucas
Coromandel Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Roy Frederick Lucas on 31 March 2024. Born on 1 November 1936, Ken was a member of Coromandel Volunteer Fire Brigade from June 1963 until August 1988 and Deputy Chief Fire Officer from 1981 till 1988.
Consultation on the Fire and Emergency levy for 2026-2029 has started
We have started public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2029. Consultation will close on 17 May 2024 at 5pm.
Gary Beban
Wellington District sadly advise of the passing of ex Station Officer Gary Beban on Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Our Minister visits our National Coordination Centre
Our Minister, Hon Brooke van Velden, popped into the National Coordination Centre at NHQ this morning to get a view of what goes on in the Centre.
Merv Connelly
Manawatu-Whanganui District advises of the passing of Merv Connelly. Merv passed away peacefully on Monday 8th April 2024 aged 86 years old. He was a Life Honorary member of Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Checking out the new Auckland Rail Operations Centre
The new Auckland Rail Operations Centre (AROC) opened in March this year in Ellerslie and Fire and Emergency people were given a tour.
Working with mass timber construction
A recent Timber Unlimited Advanced Workshop was a good opportunity for two of our people to highlight fire-related issues with mass timber buildings to the sector.