Our Urban Search and Rescue team is reclassified as a Heavy USAR team
Congratulations to Fire and Emergency’s Urban Search and Rescue team NZL-01 for achieving their International Exercise Reclassification (IER).
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Fire and Emergency most trusted ninth year in a row
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been named the most trusted public sector organisation.
More progress on our Aerial appliances
Two of our people involved in the Aerial appliance procurement project recently returned from Finland where they checked over our new appliances.
Team sent to assist with Papua New Guinea landslide
This morning we sent a team of our urban search and rescue personnel to Papua New Guinea to help with the devastation caused by a major landslide in Enga Province on 24 May.
Jade Halkett - updated with funeral details
Waihaorunga Volunteer Fire Brigade are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Firefighter Jade Halkett on Saturday 25 May 2024. A celebration of Jade’s life will be held at Waimate A&P Showgrounds Pavillion, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, on Tuesday, 4 June at 2pm.
Te Kei SIMEX
Te Kei recently held its three day SIMEX to train and test their capability to respond to a large incident.
Join us this June for Sweat with Pride
Raising awareness and funds for our Rainbow Communities.
Terry Cook
With heavy hearts, Invercargill Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Terry Cook (SFF – Brown Watch) on 27 May 2024 at Southland Hospital.
Terry served with the Invercargill Fire Brigade from October 2005 until October 2023.
Our people recognised at New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards
On Tuesday, three of our people received awards on behalf of their teams at the prestigious New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards at Parliament.
Big week for our USAR team
Next week is a big week for our Urban Search and Rescue team as they are tested for their reclassification as an international deployable team.