Catch up: Effective leadership during challenging times
In March we were joined by Jacqui Maguire, a clinical psychologist, writer, speaker and media contributor, to talk about ‘Staying well in the face of Omicron’.
News
David (Dave) Peryer
Remutaka Volunteer Brigade (formerly Upper Hutt Rural Fire) advises the passing of retired member Dave Peryer.
Dave’s volunteer service began with Upper Hutt Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1963, and in 1999 Dave joined the Upper Hutt Rural Fire Force where he served as brigade support until mid 2021.
Introducing Te Pae Tata, a programme of Risk Reduction projects
The Te Pae Tata programme was established in December 2021, and will see the Risk Reduction directorate deliver 12 initiatives and projects by June 2023 that will support improvements across Fire and Emergency’s Service Delivery branch.
Trevor Teal
Ashhurst Volunteer Fire Brigade wishes to advise of the passing of Trevor Teal. Trevor served the Ashhurst community from 1966 to 1987, rising to the rank of Senior Station Officer (as Ashhurst was still an auxiliary brigade). He was made a Life Honorary Member in 1987.
Ian Tidey
Lumsden Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Ian Tidey
Peter Doncliff
Westport Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of former member Peter Doncliff.
Recipients announced - Dr Sir John Te Ahikaiata Turei Memorial Grant
Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho, ko tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2022 Dr Sir John Te Ahikaiata Turei Memorial Grant.
Update on Easter 2022 pay run
As Good Friday falls on a payroll processing day, this will need to be processed early. This means the cut-off for the next pay run will change from 5pm on Wednesday 13 April to 5pm on Tuesday 12 April.
SMS Disaster Recovery Test
Our ICT team will be testing SMS tomorrow, 6 April, to ensure it can stand up to a disaster.
Free flu vaccinations available now
Free flu vaccinations are now available for all people at Fire and Emergency.