Our people and stations get in the Christmas 2021 spirit
As we approach the end of 2021 and gear up for the summer break, our people and stations across the motu have been spreading Christmas cheer.
As we approach the end of 2021 and gear up for the summer break, our people and stations across the motu have been spreading Christmas cheer.
We are pleased to share the fifth Positive Workplace Culture Six Month Progress Report, covering the period from May - October 2021. Take a look to find out more about our progress towards creating a healthy, values-based culture where everyone feels safe, welcome, respected and included.
Te Ihu Ngā Tohu Raukura – the Celebrating Success Awards - were presented in Christchurch last night.
To the relief of upper lips across the country, Movember has finally come to a close. Stubble has been smoothed, walking shoes given a break and, most importantly, Fire and Emergency has smashed its Movember fundraising goal of $40,000.
Greymouth Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Greymouth Volunteer Fire Brigade Former Member and Gold Star Member Trevor George Hilton on 13 December 2021.
Hastings Brigade advise the passing of Tomoana Freezing Works Fire Brigade - ex Chief Fire Officer Sydney Taylor (Syd).
Syd served as the CFO at Tomoana Freezing Works Fire Brigade with 41years service.
Wellington Fire Brigade advise the passing of ex Station Officer Graham Hackworthy (Hack) Saturday the 11th of December 2021. Graham served as a Career Firefighter for many years in Wellington Fire Brigade particularly at Thorndon and Kilbirnie stations. Graham was a Gold Star Member of the brigade.
Wellington Operational Support Unit advises of the passing of Life Honorary Member Salvin “John” Wilson. John served the unit from 25 March 1968 until retiring as a Station Officer on 1 December 2003. He was an active Life Honorary Member.
Abstracts are invited for the 2022 Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) conference.
Fire and Emergency is pleased to announce that our new Dispute Resolution Scheme is now live, replacing the Interim Dispute Resolution Process.