Remembering the invasion of Parihaka
Today marks the 140th anniversary of the invasion of Parihaka. In order to better serve our communities, we must learn about our nation's history.
News
Wellington International Pride Parade has been cancelled
Wellington International Pride Parade organisers have made the tough decision to cancel this year’s event. They will now focus their efforts on next year’s parade, scheduled for March 2022.
Fire and Emergency supports Round the Bays fun run
Around 80+ Fire and Emergency people recently participated in the Wellington Round the Bays fun run, alongside family members, which helped make us the biggest single team entered into the event.
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry podcast
The BBC have a daily podcast covering the ongoing inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower in London.
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.