Grenfell Tower fire inquiry podcast
The BBC have a daily podcast covering the ongoing inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower in London.
News
Akaroa Station refurbished and Remutaka on its way
Akaroa Fire Station was officially re-opened on 16 June and construction of a new station for Upper Hutt is expected to be finished by mid-2019.
#LetsHearIt for National Volunteer Week 17-23 June 2018
National Volunteer Week runs this week, 17-23 June 2018, when the whole nation gets to celebrate volunteers, including ours.
Availability and Messaging System (AMS) for VACS users from later this year
A new tool to provide accurate, up-to-date information about the availability of volunteers, and others, to respond to fire and emergencies is expected to be ready later this year.
Supporting families of our volunteers
Families play an important role in supporting our volunteers. Therefore, Fire and Emergency has created a Families of Volunteers brochure to help families, particularly those with a newer volunteer, understand what to expect, how life may change for them and how they, as a family, can be more involved.
UPDATE: Access to stations for firearms safety training
Plans to do firearms safe handling training at some of our stations are halted until we’ve done more planning and engagement with our brigades.
NZ Fire Brigades' Long Service and Good Conduct Award - March 2018 update
Congratulations to latest recipients of LSGC medals and clasps, and reminder to check the schedule to confirm name details.
North Island UFBA Waterway Challenge this weekend
The 2018 North Island Waterway Challenge will take place at the Havelock North Fire Station Grounds on Saturday 27 January.
Local Advisory Committee trial for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay has been chosen as the region for a trial of a Local Advisory Committee (LAC) to run early to mid-2018.