Museum of Fires Past is back to encourage more escape plans and smoke alarms
This August, we are continuing to target NZ households to prompt them to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and living area and create a 3-Step-Escape Plan.
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Winter training for Southern USAR team
Our Southern Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team recently trained in Porters Pass for their Winter skills sessions.
Seven Sharp’s Live House Burn returns to nation’s screens
Tune into Seven Sharp tomorrow at 7pm to see our people showcase the devastation a fire can cause in the home.
Fire Engineers Embrace Cultural Knowledge: Strengthening Safety Advice for Marae Buildings
Our Fire Engineering Unit were hosted by Te Whatumanawa Māoritanga ō Rehua Marae, with the aim of deepening their understanding of tikanga Māori and marae architecture.
Complaints management consultation closes 15 August
Consultation closes next Tuesday 15 August on proposed changes to the way we manage complaints at Fire and Emergency.
Des Miller
Collingwood Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex CFO Des Miller. Details to follow
John Patrick McGarvey
Piopio Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex member, foundation member, double Gold Star, and Life Member John Patrick McGarvey on 8th August 2023. Funeral service will be at St George's Church, 22 Seddon Street, Tekuiti on Saturday 12th August at 11am.
Phishing alert: “Mum I dropped my phone”
CertNZ are advising New Zealanders of a new text message phishing scam to be vigilant of.
ComCen share more PFA data
The Communications Centres (ComCen) recently made a change that enables more data from fire alarm panels to be shared with crews responding to calls.
Mark (Monty) Montgomery
Whangārei Operational Support Unit advise of the passing of Mark (Monty) Montgomery on Wednesday night, 2 August. Mark was an active volunteer firefighter for over 45 years at Henderson, Waitākere, Maungakaramea and Whangārei/Kaipara OSU.