Message from our Chair: Firefighters recognised with New Year’s Honours
Five Fire and Emergency personnel have been recognised in the 2025 New Year's Honours List released today.
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Summer issue of Ignite is out
In this issue, our National Commander Russell Wood is leaving and reflects on his time at Fire and Emergency, an international achievement award for our Data and Analytics team and Auckland City firefighters honour 9/11 first responders.
Former Fire Services Commissioner Brian Hyland O.B.E. Q.F.S.M. F.I.F.E.
Please be advised of the passing of former New Zealand Fire Services Fire Commissioner Fenton Brian Hyland (Brian) O. B. E. Q. F. S. M. F. I. F. E. on Thursday 19 December 2024 at Whanganui, aged 94.
LEASK, Morris Samuel (Sam) J.P
Omakau Volunteer Fire Brigade announce the passing of ex CFO Sam Leask. Sam joined the brigade in September 1974, rising to the rank of Chief Fire Officer. Sam stepped down as CFO in 2014 and remained active in the brigade until October 2020.
PSN Cellular Priority service now available
Police Minister, Mark Mitchell and Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, today officially launched the Public Safety Network (PSN) Cellular Priority service at an event in Wellington that was also attended by National Commander, Russell Wood.
Feederlines: Wildfire Hazards – Dangerous trees
We have added a new case study to our Feederlines series which features specific incidents or themes aimed at helping with continuous improvement in our operational response.
Would you like to contribute to research to improve evacuation strategies for people with mobility impairments?
Research is underway to understand and implement solutions to support mobility-impaired people during a multi-story building evacuation.
Supplier of Level 2 Personal Protective Clothing announced
Following a six-month procurement process, we can announce that Totalcare has been awarded the contract to supply our Level 2 Personal Protective Clothing and associated logistics.
Larry (Tolly) Tolliday
Waitematā District wishes to advise of the passing of retired firefighter Larry (Tolly) Tolliday on Sunday 15 December. Tolly completed 49 years of service with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. He spent all his career in Auckland, starting on 13 March 1972 at Mt Wellington.
Two new Local Advisory Committees established
Last week, Fire and Emergency Board formally established two new LACs in Bay of Plenty and Whanganui-Manawatū, appointing 16 new committee members.