09/05/2022
| Event
| National
As you’ll know, these days firefighters do so much alongside fighting fires. Attending motor vehicle crashes is a big part of what we do and that means we see the harsh reality of what can happen when things go wrong on our roads.
09/05/2022
| Event
| National
We deal with a wide range of personal information and data on a daily basis. Much of this information is about our people or people in our communities and it’s important to ensure we protect the information we collect.
09/05/2022
| Event,
Community engagement
| National
This week we are celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week at Fire and Emergency and we want everyone to give it a go.
06/05/2022
| In Memoriam
| National
Kawakawa Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Barry Wood on Tuesday 3 May.
06/05/2022
| Honours & Awards,
Event
| National
Today was a special day for five of our people. Murray Binning (Kumeu), Wayne Martin (Kawakawa), Paul Wilkins (Murchison), Bill Harris (Clinton), and Gina Chaffey-Aupouri (Ruatōria) all received their Royal Honours from Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House.
06/05/2022
| In Memoriam
| National
Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of life member & Gold Star recipient, Fire Fighter Richard (Rick) Lowe who passed away on 29/04/22.
Rick joined the brigade 29/04/1974 and resigned 24/02/2000. A service was held with family and friends on 03/05/22.
04/05/2022
| Event
| National
I wish all our firefighters a happy International Firefighters’ Day/Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi.
03/05/2022
| Operational,
Event
| National
Happy International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi!
03/05/2022
| Operational
| National
Fire and Emergency, New Zealand Police and New Zealand Defence Force personnel recently joined forces to improve their drone operating skills.
03/05/2022
| Operational
| National
Photos from drone training course held at Waiouru.