Ray Christie
The Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade are deeply saddened to advise of the passing of ex third officer Ray Christie. Ray dedicated an extraordinary 28 years’ service to the Thames community.
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Safe@Work Learning Station Module now available
Safe@Work is our online event reporting system. You can enter and record injuries, illness, near-miss events or exposure to hazardous or biological substances. Reporting incidents in Safe@Work allows us to analyse the data and identify health and safety trends and improve the controls we have to protect our people.
Type 5 Large and Type 6 Aerial appliances are now in Brisbane
Our new Type 5 Large and Type 6 Aerial appliances have now arrived at R. A. Bell in Brisbane, Australia for their body build.
E-modules for all leader selection panel members
If you're likely to be on a selection panel for a Tier 2-5 people leader role, please complete the new Selection Panel e-modules before 1 November.
Buddy system boosts brigade wellbeing
Five years ago, the Waitakere Brigade set up a buddy system to ensure all members feel supported and are prioritising their wellbeing.
Mental health champion honoured for his work on Whanaungatanga programme
Senior Firefighter And Whanaungatanga Project Lead Josh Darby was recently honored for his mahi to improve mental health outcomes for our people.
John Pellew
The Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade sadly advise of the passing of Life Honorary Member retired Station Officer John Pellew on Friday 20 September 2024. John joined the Brigade in 1978 and retired in 1997 where he was made a Life Honorary Member of the Brigade.
Bernard Faull
The Paraparaumu Fire Brigade sadly advise of the passing of retired member Bernard Faull. Bernard passed away on Sunday 22 September 2024 in Wellington Hospital. Bernard's service started with the Toko Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1978, moving through the Putaruru Volunteer Fire Brigade and Waitara Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Proud Employers are a key part of our support network
Every day, our volunteers are supported by their employers or employees as they respond to call-outs across their communities.
Seeking members for new Auckland Local Advisory Committee
As part of Fire and Emergency’s journey towards having a Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in every area across the motu, recruitment is underway for members of our new Auckland LAC.