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Warren Robert Moorfield
Te Kauwhata Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Warren Moorfield on 16 April 2023 at Te Kauwhata.
Warren was a Senior Firefighter who served Te Kauwhata Fire Brigade for 48 years. He was a well-respected member of the Te Kauwhata community.
USAR rescue trapped person in floods in Manukau Heads
During the Auckland floods earlier this year, some of our brigades and members of our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team were called to Orua Bay in Manukau Heads to rescue two people trapped within a collapsed building.
Rescue drill at Stormwater Outfall Upgrade Project at Ports of Auckland
A rescue drill was held at the Ports of Auckland stormwater outfall upgrade project last month. Our National Infrastructure Advisor Jon Harris was invited to observe to learn more about the project and the safety and rescue procedures in place.
New international deployment kits
Our people who are deployed internationally now have new kit bags with fit for purpose equipment to meet their needs in the wide range of environments they are sent to.
How to set up new suppliers
Whether you’re at a station or head office, if you’re using a new supplier or agency, please ensure you have them correctly set up in Fire and Emergency’s system so they can get paid.
We are recruiting for Technicians and Logistics personnel for USAR
We are recruiting for Technicians and Logistics personnel for USAR. Successful applicants must have completed the CAT-1R or an equivalent course before they start the USAR CAT-2 Technicians and Logistics course.
Free flu vaccinations coming soon
Free flu vaccinations will be available for all Fire and Emergency personnel soon.
Jack Glassford
Gisborne Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Jack Glassford on 5 April 2023. Jack was a retired Career firefighter and Region Fleet Mover. The service will be held on Saturday 8 April at 10am at Evans Funeral Chapel, 171 Ormond Road, Gisborne. Livestream link: sites. google.
All 24 recruits achieve their Tohu before graduating
Last week 24 recruits were given their wearable Tohu by DCE Piki Thomas. The Tohu is is worn to show their commitment to working with Māori as tangata whenua.