Next generation Type 3 appliances on the road
Evaluation of our four next generation Type 3 appliances is underway.
News
Bay View Volunteer Fire Brigade recognised for their efforts during Cyclone Gabrielle
Bay View Volunteer Fire Brigade have been presented with a recognition award from the Napier City Council for their selfless service carried out during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Fire and Emergency celebrates Royal Honours recipients
On Tuesday, 26 September five of our people were awarded their Royal Honours by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington
Warriors’ appreciation
On Friday 22 September, former New Zealand Warriors players Talite Liavaa and Nigel Vagana presented a signed 2023 Warriors jersey to the Hawke’s Bay District in recognition of their mahi during the Cyclone Gabrielle response.
USAR recruits train 24/7 for three days
An urban search and rescue (USAR) training exercise held earlier in September saw CAT2* logistics, medic and technician recruits working round the clock for three days in a post-earthquake scenario.
New CAD event types for ComCen
ComCen have introduced eight new event types into CAD. Three of the new event types focus on Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVCs).
Kim Hugh Leathem
Turangi Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Kim Hugh Leathem, who served with Turangi from 1974 until 1980.
Brian Wigmore (Wiggy) - updated
Turua Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of past Deputy Chief Fire Officer and Gold Star recipient, Brian Wigmore (Wiggy). Wiggy passed on Wednesday 20th September 2023 after a short illness.
Celebration/funeral is at Turua Hall, Tuesday 26th September at 11am followed by private cremation. Full undress uniform.
Keeping safe when working with electricity
Working with electricity presents a unique set of risks to people’s safety. It is important to regularly explore the safety measures we have in place to protect people from potential harm.
Day 5: Keep Learning, Me Ako Tonu - Mental Health Awareness Week
It’s the last day of Mental Health Awareness Week! Ka pai for putting the wellbeing tools we’ve highlighted this week into practice. As it’s the last day, it’s fitting that today’s focus is keep learning/me ako tonu.