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 will be available for all Fire and Emergency personnel soon.
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.
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.
Public consultation opened today on Fire and Emergency’s proposal to increase the transitional levy on fire insurance policies.
It has been a busy few months for the Working Safely in Water Project with all the flooding events in the North Island.
In simultaneous industry awards events last Thursday evening – The Axis Awards which celebrate creative excellence in the advertising industry and the REAWARDS Research Effectiveness Awards – some of our important mahi was recognised.
Pongaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the peaceful passing of Chief Fire Officer John Hills on Monday 3rd April 2023. The Hawkes Bay District acknowledges his commitment to the brigade and community over the many years he served as a volunteer firefighter.
