25/06/2024
| Operational
| National
The Aerial Appliance Procurement Project is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a “Training Coordinator” to assist the Project team to develop a Training Plan and a team of Aerial Trainers to train operational personnel on our new aerial appliances when they arrive in the country.
21/06/2024
| National
The Te Rōpū Whakaruruhau Property team has started a review of our organisational-wide Asbestos portfolio. There are some activities the team would like everyone to follow while the review is underway.
21/06/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
Trevor (Trev) Own Moore, past way on the 15 of June 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. Trev started his fire service in Paraparaumu, coming a life member, then joined the Wellington Fire Brigade about 1974 until he moved to Australia around 1987. He served on Blue Watch.
21/06/2024
| Volunteer
| National
We're coming to the end of Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week. Test your knowledge and take our quiz today.
19/06/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
Blackball Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise the passing of former firefighter Barney Donaldson. Barney was a Gold star recipient and Life member of the Blackball brigade. A service will be held at St Patricks Church High Street Greymouth Friday 21 June, at 1pm.
19/06/2024
| Volunteer
| National
We’re halfway through Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week. There’s still time to take part and show your support! Check out how we're recognising our incredible volunteers.
18/06/2024
| Operational
| National
The Uniform Retender Project has reached a significant milestone, recently choosing a preferred uniform supplier.
17/06/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
Rahotu Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Gold Star holder and Life Member Gordon Guthrie, also known as Mick Guthrie, on 14 June, aged 94. A service will be held on Thursday 20 June at Rahotu Hall at 11. 00am.
17/06/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
Wellington District advise the passing of Dave Bould. Dave served in Wellington in 1970s and 80s with his final years at Brooklyn Station. Dave died on Wednesday morning and the family held a private funeral for him on Friday 14th June.
13/06/2024
| Operational,
Emergency management
| National
Yesterday was the first day of Exercise Rū Whenua – a national exercise designed to test New Zealand’s arrangements for responding to, and recovering from, a major earthquake.