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Lauriston Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Simon Wilson on Sunday 8 October 2023. Simon joined the Brigade in February 2013 and was a valued member who was engaged within the Brigade and community.
New Zealand ShakeOut is taking place on Thursday 19 October 2023 at 9:30am.
This week is Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week (8-14 October).
Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise the passing of Brigade Support member, Gold Star recipient and Life Member, Ian Irvine on Tuesday 3rd October 2023.
A service will be held for Ian at Matamata Fire Station at 1pm, Saturday 7th October 2023. Undress uniform.
This year, forecasts point to El Niño being one of the main climate drivers for the coming wildfire season, with an increased chance for warmer, drier, and windier conditions in eastern areas of the country and more rain in the west.
Eketahuna Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Senior Fire Fighter Edwin Traill on 29 September 2023. Eddie served with the Eketahuna Brigade since May 2014.
Rissington Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Alan Wayne 'Lofty' Harrington on Sunday 1 October 2023. Lofty served with DOC and the Rissington Brigade for over 33 years. A private cremation was held Wednesday 4 October 2023.
Rangiwahia Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of retired CFO and Life Honorary Member Richard John Martin. Richard served the Rangiwahia Brigade and District for over 42 years, retiring in 2012.
Following a three-day Urban Search and Rescue exercise earlier this month in Ardmore in Auckland, more than 18 tonnes of search and rescue equipment is being cleaned and repaired.