Message from our Chair: Firefighters recognised in New Year’s Honours
Please join me in congratulating these past and present firefighters who have been recognised in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List released today.
News
Helen Hof
Omokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of Helen Hof, Brigade Support on 24th of December 2020. Helen served five years with the brigade as their treasured Office Manager. The memorial service will be held at Omokoroa Community Church, 139 Hamurana Rd, Omokoroa at 1300hrs on 6 January 2021.
Reminding NZ to stay safe on the campground this summer
To make sure the public are well-versed in camping fire safety, we’ve created a safety video starring former All Black Christian Cullen.
Our lead role in Hawke’s Bay’s emergency response
Right off the back of a Fire and Emergency Simex, Area Manager Ken Cooper arrived home only to get right back into emergency-mode a week later, responding to the Hawke’s Bay flooding.
Te Hiku Celebrating Success Awards 2020
We’re happy to announce the results of Te Hiku’s Celebrating Success Awards, which were held on 8 December 2020.
Te Ihu Celebrating Success Awards 2020
It is with great pleasure that we announce the results of 2020s Celebrating Success Awards for Te Ihu, which were held on 8 December 2020.
Official Information Act request about job sizing
We have recently received and responded to an official information request seeking current job evaluation information about all positions within Fire and Emergency.
Minister launches our new fire danger tool which answers the question – can I light a fire?
A key element in this summer’s wildfire prevention campaign is the new fire danger tool, which was launched over the weekend by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Jan Tinetti in Mount Maunganui.
Support available during the holiday period
After a long year, the holiday period is a welcomed break for many of us, bringing time to catch up with family and friends, and to relax.
Big year with South Island property projects
There has been a lot of work going on in the South Island with many projects completed and some underway.