Allen Procter
Te Matau a Māui | Hawke’s Bay District advises of the passing of Allen Procter. Allen's career with the New Zealand Fire Service began in Shannon as a volunteer on 9 October 1961 at the age of 19.
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Gary McCracken
Hawarden Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Brigade Firefighter Gary McCracken. Gary was a member of the Hawarden Brigade for over 31 years and was still an active member.
USAR participates in earthquake response exercise in Indonesia
Four of our Urban Search and Rescue members recently attended an Asia-Pacific Regional Earthquake international earthquake response exercise in Bali, Indonesia.
Welcome to Museum of Fires Past
Museum of Fires Past is an exhibition of burnt items inspired by real house fires and real people’s stories.
Four tips for keeping yourself safe online
The Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT NZ) has put together four handy tips for keeping yourself safe online this Cyber Smart Week.
Ken Carter
Te Kauwhata Volunteer Brigade advises of the passing of ex-firefighter Ken Carter Monday, 10 October 2022. His funeral will be held at 1. 30pm on Thursday 13 October at the Te Kauwhata Rugby Club.
Changes to our business expenditure policy
A new Sensitive Business Expenditure Policy has been introduced to replace the current Business Expenditure Policy.
Lindsay Wright
Kaitangata Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex DCFO and Queens Service Medal recipient Lindsay Wright on 8 October 2022. A service will be held to celebrate Lindsay's life at Leishman Funeral Services Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha on Thursday 13 October at 1.
Update on facilitated mediation process with the NZPFU
In September, Fire and Emergency NZ entered into a facilitated mediation process with the NZPFU. Both parties have now received draft recommendations from mediator/facilitator Graeme Colgan.
Read the Spring issue of Ignite
The Spring issue of Ignite has been published, with print editions making their way to offices and stations this week.