Feederlines: Truck rollover creates near miss
We have added a new case study to our Feederlines series which features specific incidents or themes aimed at helping with continuous improvement in our operational response.
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New Common Operating Platform Enhances Emergency Response Capability
Fire and Emergency's award-winning Common Operating Platform is now operational, supported by new data sharing guidelines and proven field testing.
Major earthquake scenario for USAR exercise
A major earthquake with critical underground infrastructure collapse was the scenario facing our Northern Urban Search Rescue (USAR) team in a recent exercise.
Terry Gray
It is with great sadness that Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Life Honorary Member SSO Terry Gray on 17 June 2025.
Terry joined the brigade in 1980 and served his community as part of the brigade for 37 years.
Changes have been made to the mileage rates
Please ensure you are familiar with the updated mileage rates which take effect from 1 July.
Lessons Management tools now available for frontline personnel
Today, Fire and Emergency published our Lessons Management Framework, supported by a new Lessons Management Policy and other tools for our frontline personnel.
What are overlapping duties?
When Fire and Emergency personnel works alongside other organisations it is important to ensure roles are clearly defined.
Did you see our National Volunteer Week campaign?
Last week was Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week. Here’s what you may have missed during the week...
Mānawatia a Matariki mā Puanga / Celebrating Matariki and Puanga around the motu
Over the past week, our people have been celebrating the rising of the star cluster Matariki and Puanga around the motu.
Bernard Bryan (Bernie) Sundgren
The Waikanae Volunteer Fire Brigade wishes to announce with sadness the passing of LHM Bernard Bryan (Bernie) Sundgren on 20 June 2025. Bernie also served three of his 26 years' service with the Paraparaumu Brigade.