For nearly a decade, members of the Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade, along with the Flaxmere and Napier Community Patrols, have joined forces to bring fire safety education to communities across Hawke’s Bay.
Since the age of 15, Connor McLellan dreamt of becoming a firefighter. That wish came true in 2019, when Connor joined Fire and Emergency, starting out at the Trentham Fire Station in the Hutt Valley.
Every year, approximately 20,000 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers come to Aotearoa New Zealand to contribute to our horticulture industry. Many of these workers come from island nations in the South Pacific, bringing with them unique perspectives on fire safety.
Find out how Manawatū-Whanganui Community Readiness and Recovery (CRR) Team engages with community and stakeholders to reduce unwanted fires.
Congratulations to Senior Firefighter Ian Murray, who’s hung up the helmet after a remarkable 55-year journey with the Eltham Volunteer Fire Brigade.
The new LACs will be the voice of the regions significant to New Zealand’s economic, cultural and urban development.
Last week, Fire and Emergency Board formally established two new LACs in Bay of Plenty and Whanganui-Manawatū, appointing 16 new committee members.
Last week, Fire and Emergency Board appointed seven new members to its Chatham Islands and Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committees.
The Waverley Volunteer Fire Brigade is the first brigade in Taranaki history to have two women leaders.
Peter Pehi, Rural Controller and wife Heni Butler, Senior Firefighter, both with the Waimarino Volunteer Fire Brigade, were recognised for their dedicated service to the community at an honours night in Ohakune.
