Barry Wood
Kawakawa Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Barry Wood on Tuesday 3 May.
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New Year’s Honours Investiture Ceremony
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.
Richard (Rick) Lowe
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.
Message from our Chair: Happy International Firefighters’ Day/ Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi
I wish all our firefighters a happy International Firefighters’ Day/Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi.
Happy International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi
Happy International Firefighters’ Day Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi!
Drone training at Waiouru
Fire and Emergency, New Zealand Police and New Zealand Defence Force personnel recently joined forces to improve their drone operating skills.
Photos from drone training course held at Waiouru
Photos from drone training course held at Waiouru.
Don Gerrand
Cambridge Fire Brigade advises of the passing of CFO Don Gerrand (QSM) on 2 May 2022. Don joined the brigade on 3 November 1968, was appointed as CFO on 23 March 1994, and was awarded the QSM in 2008.
National Memorial Service Livestream: Friday 6 May
This Friday fire and emergency personnel, families and dignitaries will gather in Canberra to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty.
New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society needs your help
Last year's survey, sent to members of the New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society (NZFFWS), highlighted that some members felt support was not offered when it was needed.