Today firefighters are gathering under the Sky Tower in memory of those firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11 World Trade Centre attacks as well as honouring New Zealand firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.
Today marks the beginning of Māori Languge Week. Every time you use te reo Māori, no matter how big or small, you’re supporting Aotearoa to make te reo Māori strong.
On Tuesday, 19 September 2023, SMART Map will be upgraded and renamed to Te Kāpehu and SMART Risk will be decommissioned.
Earlier this year, an Eke Taumata work programme was established to start the long-term workplace culture change needed to ensure a positive work experience for our people. Today, we have published our first Eke Taumata six-monthly progress report.
Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU are working together on a pilot that will give career firefighters and communication centre personnel access to free and confidential psychological supervision sessions.
We have now released the Decision Document outlining our new operating model for managing complaints.
This week is Uike Lea Faka-Tonga – Tongan Language Week (3 – 9 September).
The Waipawa Volunteer Fire brigade would like to advise the passing of Retired Firefighter, Brigade Secretary and Life Honorary Member, Henry John (Jack) McCleary QSM. Jack served for over 50 years in the Waipawa brigade receiving his 50 Year Medal.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. To acknowledge this, we offer an annual reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Earlier this year we increased the amount to account for recent increases to the cost of living.
We recently placed orders for five new Aerials appliances with our supplier Global Fire Solutions PTY Ltd (t/a Bronto SkyLift Ltd). The appliances are three Type 5 mediums, one Type 5 Large, and a Type 6.
