Local Advisory Committees welcome new members
This week, Fire and Emergency Board formally appointed 21 new members to Local Advisory Committees (LACs) in Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago.
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Te Ūpoko Ngā Tohu Raukura Winner Alicia Lenz Sparks Life-Saving Change
Check out the incredible initiatives led by Alicia.
Seeking members for Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago Local Advisory Committees
Fire and Emergency is looking for new members for Northland, Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, West Coast and Otago LACs.
New Wellington and Canterbury Local Advisory Committees established
Last week, the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board formally established new Wellington and Canterbury Local Advisory Committees, appointing 15 new committee members.
SAFE programme: 8,800+ smoke alarms installed and counting
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.
Firefighter and Invictus Games athlete: a story of resilience
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.
From personal experience to community impact: championing fire safety for Pasifika seasonal workers
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.
Partnerships key to success on Ada Street
Find out how Manawatū-Whanganui Community Readiness and Recovery (CRR) Team engages with community and stakeholders to reduce unwanted fires.
Honouring a lifetime of service
Congratulations to Senior Firefighter Ian Murray, who’s hung up the helmet after a remarkable 55-year journey with the Eltham Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Seeking members for new Wellington and Canterbury Local Advisory Committees
The new LACs will be the voice of the regions significant to New Zealand’s economic, cultural and urban development.