"I decided to make this course my priority"
Invercargill based HR Senior Advisor Dana Leggett made the Cultural Discovery Programme a priority so she can build her knowledge of Māori culture
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Graeme Watson
Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of retired DCFO and LHM Graeme Watson on 6 April 2023. Graeme joined the Otaki Brigade, after serving in Wainuiomata, in 1966. He served until 1995, the last 23 years as Deputy Chief Fire Officer. A private service has been held.
Online education webinar: Basic Life Support and Emergencies for Infants
Our next My Health Hub webinar is ‘Basic Life Support and Emergencies for Infants’ and will be held Wednesday, 24 May, between 7 and 8pm hosted by Natalie Cowley, Nurse Educator, Children’s Emergency Department, Starship Child Health and Cam Grylls, our Senior Specialist, Medical Health.
Kevin Fryer
Rahotu Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex-Firefighter Kevin Fryer on 16 May 2023.
Keith was a Firefighter at Rahotu Station from December 2006 to March 2010 and then at Ōpunake Station from March 2010 to November 2010.
Today is Pink Shirt Day - Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora
Pink Shirt Day 2023 is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.
Peter Scoles
The Dunedin Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of ex firefighter Peter Scoles on May 12th 2023. Peter joined the brigade in 1972 and served with the New Zealand Fire Service for 32 years. As per Peter’s wishes a private cremation was held.
IFE Information Series #5 - Rescheduled
The Institution of Fire Engineers’ Information Series features monthly presentations on topics of interest in firefighting. This month’s presentation will be held on Thursday, 25 May from 7pm-8pm and will feature Dr Claire Benson talking about hydrogen safety.
Working together to keep us all safe on the roads this Road Safety Awareness Week
This Road Safety Week is a timely reminder for us all to be safe behind the wheel.
Enhancing our community engagement with Kotahitanga Community Engagement Framework
We recently introduced the Kotahitanga Community Engagement Framework - a simple, practical tool that has been designed to enhance the mahi our people are already doing and make our engagement activities easier, more efficient, and more effective.
Latest issue of Ignite is out now
There is lots to read including the first round of training for our Specialist Water Response teams, a simulated 'aeroplane crash' in Wellington, and our response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.