03/02/2021
| In Memoriam
| National
Kohi Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade advises the passing of John Gunn, ex Principal Rural Fire Officer of the South Taranaki District.
John served with the South Taranaki District Council for over 40 and was involved with rural fire for many of those.
03/02/2021
| In Memoriam
| National
Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade informs you of the passing of Rose Baker from Kaitaia, on Saturday 30 January 2021. Rose was a member of the Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade as Business Support/Treasurer, a position she held for 9 years.
02/02/2021
| In Memoriam
| National
Hororata Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Roger Parsons, ex Chief Fire Officer of Hororata Station. Roger was a gold star member having served 40 years with the brigade and was known as the Honorary Mayor of Hororata.
01/02/2021
| Public campaign
| National
This Escape Week, and in the lead-up to it, we’re targeting the public with real-life stories, and emotive sound and imagery reflecting what can happen if you don’t have an escape plan in place.
29/01/2021
| Volunteer,
Strategic publication
| National
Our first six-monthly report to track Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s progress against our Volunteerism Strategy is now publicly available.
26/01/2021
| ICT/Technology
| National
The ICT Network team will be conducting minor changes to the Citrix environment to remove the current reliance on unsupported Legacy Network devices.
26/01/2021
| Operational,
Event
| National
The Ranfurly urban volunteer fire brigade has amalgamated with the Maniototo component of the Blackstone rural brigade, bringing 52 volunteer firefighters into one team.
21/01/2021
| Operational
| National
The Request for Proposal, (RFP), for suppliers to design a fit for purpose solution for our next generation Type 3 appliance closed last month and the project team is impressed with the responses.
20/01/2021
| Personal Development
| National
The Pacific Islands Languages Grant is now accepting applications from anyone considering, or already undertaking, study in any Pacific Islands language.
19/01/2021
| In Memoriam
| National
Shannon Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Operational Support Firefighter Humana (Boots) Haronga. Boots was a Gold Star member, life member and local volunteer, serving with the Shannon brigade for 41 years.