Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) – 2023 October Examinations
It is getting close to the time to apply for the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) – 2023 October examinations.
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Enhancing our community engagement with Kotahitanga Community Engagement Framework
We recently introduced the Kotahitanga Community Engagement Framework - a simple, practical tool that has been designed to enhance the mahi our people are already doing and make our engagement activities easier, more efficient, and more effective.
Local Advisory Committees: 19 new members appointed, 9 more LACs to be stood up
In March 2023, Fire and Emergency Board appointed 19 new members to six of our seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) in Northland, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago. In addition, the Fire and Emergency Board agreed to Fire and Emergency standing up nine further LACs next year.
Public consultation on increasing the transitional levy is now underway
Public consultation opened today on Fire and Emergency’s proposal to increase the transitional levy on fire insurance policies.
New Fire Awareness and Prevention Programme launched
FAIP is a free specialist intervention programme, delivered by trained firefighters, for taiohi (young people) who set fires.
Kōrero with Tracy Johnston, Marlborough LAC
Tracy joined Fire and Emergency’s Marlborough Local Advisory Committee (LAC) as Deputy Chair in 2020 because she “admires the important role Fire and Emergency plays in the community”.
Ministers announce Australian award for New Zealand firefighters and Defence Force personnel
Fire and Emergency personnel announced amongst New Zealanders awarded the Australian National Emergency Medal with Bushfires 19/20 Clasp.
It’s all in the name
Our commitment to working with Māori as tangata whenua sits behind the Property team’s new name - Te Rōpū Whakaruruhau – the team that shelters.
Fire and Emergency and Firefighters Welfare Society re-sign Statement of Cooperation
Fire and Emergency and the New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society (NZFFWS) are proud to re-sign our Statement of Cooperation
Virtual signings solidify key forestry relationships
The signings of two key agreements went ahead virtually on Wednesday 8 August, one between Fire and Emergency and the Department of Conservation (DOC), and the other with Plantation Forestry associations, and Te Uru Rakau.