Community Readiness and Recovery in action: Maraekakaho
Cyclone Gabrielle prompts Maraekakaho, a small, rural town just outside of Hastings, to work towards being better prepared for emergency events.
News
Rodger Gillespie UPDATED
Rodger Gillespie, Life Member of the Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade, passed away on Monday 29 April 2024. Rodger served 47 years. Funeral service will be held Monday 6th May 1:00pm at the Cust Community Centre.
Full undress uniform, medals, and cap.
Share your feedback on proposed processes to better support Volunteer Brigade Leaders
We’re looking to introduce some changes to better support our Volunteer Brigade Leaders and we welcome your feedback on these proposals.
Merv George UPDATED
Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of past Chief Fire Officer Merv George on 28 April 2024. Merv has been a member of the Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade for 48 years, with 34 years as Chief Fire Officer.
Type 3 next generation appliance procurement moves a step closer
Rotation 2 of the evaluation of our Type 3 next generation appliances has ended.
Graeme Howarth
Waikato District advise of the passing of Ex-CFO, Graeme Howarth of Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade passed away on Saturday. Funeral details TBA
Rowan Richard Reeves
Wellington District advise of the passing of ex SSO Rowan Richard Reeves on 26 April 2024. Rowan was a volunteer at Newlands before joining as a career firefighter in 1969. He worked at numerous stations in Wellington and the Hutt Valley before his retirement in 1996.
From today if you have an issue or concern at work, you can contact Speak Safe @ Fair Way.
Speak Safe @ Fair Way is a safe, external and independent service available to all our people (volunteers and contractors too).
Wildfire Weekly Response Report #13
Vegetation incident stats for 7 days from 15 Apr to 21 Apr 2024.
Patrick Pearce (Jack) Feeney
Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Brigade sadly advises that Patrick Pearce (Jack) Feeney, retired Officer in Charge and Life Honorary Member, passed away on Thursday 18 April 2024.