26/09/2023
| Sports
| National
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.
25/09/2023
| Operational,
Training
| National
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.
25/09/2023
| National
ComCen have introduced eight new event types into CAD. Three of the new event types focus on Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVCs).
25/09/2023
| In Memoriam
| National
Turangi Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Kim Hugh Leathem, who served with Turangi from 1974 until 1980.
22/09/2023
| In Memoriam
| National
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.
22/09/2023
| Operational,
Safety, Health & Wellbeing
| National
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.
22/09/2023
| Safety, Health & Wellbeing
| National
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.
21/09/2023
| In Memoriam
| National
Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of ex Chief Fire Officer Cliff Jolly. A service for Cliff will be held on Wednesday 27th September at 11am, at the Campbell and Sons chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel.
21/09/2023
| In Memoriam
| National
Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of past Operational Support member Keith Templeton. Members and past members are invited to attend a service for Keith on Friday 22nd September at 11:00am at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin. Undress uniform and medals to be worn.
21/09/2023
| Safety, Health & Wellbeing
| National
We’ve reached the second last day of Mental Health Awareness Week, and today we ask you to connect - me whakawhanaunga. Connection is the ngākau (heart) of wellbeing.