21/04/2021
| In Memoriam
| National
Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Deputy Chief Fire Officer Richard Nehoff on 20 April. Richard joined the brigade on 9 July 1979, serving 42 years. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at the Kurow Memorial Hall on Friday 23 April at 1400 hours.
20/04/2021
| Operational
| National
Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti officially opened two new fire stations in Counties Manukau last Saturday, 17 April.
19/04/2021
| Maori outcomes,
Respect, inclusion and culture
| Te Hiku (previously Region 1),
National
As a recipient of the Sir John Te Ahikaiata Turei Memorial Grant, SO, Warren Samuels is embarking on education to build his knowledge and understanding of te reo and te ao Māori.
19/04/2021
| National
Swannanoa has celebrated the opening of its new temporary station.
16/04/2021
| In Memoriam
| National
Hahei Volunteer Fire Brigade informs you of the passing of Firefighter Shane Harnett.
14/04/2021
| Risk reduction,
Community engagement
| National
We've developed translated kitchen and fire safety resources for communities. The videos on kitchen fire safety are fronted by our people, sharing messages with their respective communities.
14/04/2021
| Safety, Health & Wellbeing
| National
Our recently published Safety Initiative looks at the effects of sleep deprivation and provides several strategies that can help our people cope with the symptoms of insufficient sleep by improving their sleeping habits.
14/04/2021
| ICT/Technology
| National
We’ve been working with our people from various roles in the organisation to understand what is working for you with our Portal search and what isn’t.
14/04/2021
| In Memoriam
| National
Onewhero Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Fire Fighter David Gaunt (Gaunty) on 10 April. Dave served for 7 years. Dave's funeral will be held at 1pm on Thursday 15 April at La Valla Estate, 131 Dominion Road, Tuakau.
13/04/2021
| Public campaign,
Risk reduction
| National
Hear Grant Nesbitt narrate our latest unattended cooking campaign, titled, 'distraction stakes race to the flames'.