‘How can we make our safety messages rhyme?’
The National Community Readiness and Recovery team were faced with a unique challenge when Wellington’s Queensgate shopping centre asked for their help in creating a children’s book.
The National Community Readiness and Recovery team were faced with a unique challenge when Wellington’s Queensgate shopping centre asked for their help in creating a children’s book.
Ōkaihau Fire Brigade advises the passing of ex member Brian Denton. Brain served 5 years at Ahipara and then 8 years with Ōkaihau. Brian will be fondly remembered for his vintage fire engines and memorabilia.
The Safe@Work and Audit@Work applications will be unavailable between 0600 - 2200, Saturday, 19 August.
On 15 August, in Levin, we staged a controlled house fire that was broadcast live on Seven Sharp.
There is lots to read including a spread on our deployment to Canada, ground-breaking fire whirl research, how our drones came to the rescue during Cyclone Gabrielle, preparing to respond to incidents in the new City Rail Link tunnels, and celebrating Matariki.
This August, we are continuing to target NZ households to prompt them to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and living area and create a 3-Step-Escape Plan.
Our Southern Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team recently trained in Porters Pass for their Winter skills sessions.
Tune into Seven Sharp tomorrow at 7pm to see our people showcase the devastation a fire can cause in the home.
Our Fire Engineering Unit were hosted by Te Whatumanawa Māoritanga ō Rehua Marae, with the aim of deepening their understanding of tikanga Māori and marae architecture.
Consultation closes next Tuesday 15 August on proposed changes to the way we manage complaints at Fire and Emergency.