Working safely while wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA)
We have identified a trend in injuries and events reported where firefighters have fallen backwards when wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets.
We have identified a trend in injuries and events reported where firefighters have fallen backwards when wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets.
Fire and Emergency is starting a process of rolling out training and equipment that will give our firefighters a wider range of disaster response skills.
The Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of former Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Gold Star recipient and Life Honorary Member, Warren Stringer on Friday the 3rd of November 2023.
A new ‘How to safely burn a pile of vegetation’ video has been developed to show rural and semi-rural communities how they can minimise risk when carrying out pile burns on their property, a common way to get rid of old vegetation before the summer season.
Get together with your team and take part in this week's Movember quiz. We'll share a new Movember-themed quiz each week.
Keeping your devices updated is often critical in making you less vulnerable to cyber attacks.
The ‘your say’ people survey about people experience and leadership capability closes on 5 November. If you haven't already, take a few minutes to complete it today.
Having a strong password and enabling multi-factor authentication can make a huge difference to your online security
With El Niño likely to be bringing hotter, drier and windier conditions to large parts of the country, fireworks pose a serious risk to our communities and the environment.
There has been considerable progress in the Working Safely in Water project over recent months.