Looking after your wellbeing - Update
The aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle and last month’s Auckland flooding is having a significant impact on the lives of many of our people across the North Island, but help is available if you need it.
The aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle and last month’s Auckland flooding is having a significant impact on the lives of many of our people across the North Island, but help is available if you need it.
O’Week season is in full swing across the motu and our teams have been popping up at universities in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Invercargill to engage one of our high-risk audience – young people living in rental accommodation – and encourage them to ‘stay off the stove’ if they’re drunk or high.
Rahotu Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of former Firefighter Nathan Haigh. Nathan served twice at Rahotu from 12 August 1996 to 10 May 1999 and then 25 November 2002 to 13 May 2005.
International Women’s Day on 8 March is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all wāhine within our organisation, and everyone who supports them to succeed.
Efforts of search and rescue teams in Hawke's Bay lead to new relationships being built with local iwi.
Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Miki Te Moananui on Saturday 4 March 2023. Miki was a current member of the Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade and previously Ratana Volunteer Fire Brigade as an Operational Support Firefighter from 29 June 2010 until his passing.
Omokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Retired Chief Fire Officer John Luckman on Thursday 2nd March 2023 aged 92.
We wish to advise the passing of Trevor James Bean, QFSM and ex Chief Fire Commander, Auckland Fire Brigade, New Zealand Fire Service. For those who wish to visit Trevor before the funeral he will be at his daughters home, 40 The Parade, Island Bay from 2pm Tuesday 7th March. All Fire Service personnel are welcome to attend his funeral to be held at 2pm on Monday 13th March 2023 at The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington.
Many people at Fire and Emergency will have noticed a change to their desktop background this week.
The Australasian Policy and Emergency Services Games (AP&ES Games) based in Rotorua start this Friday! We have approximately 300 Fire and Emergency personnel registered, and 2,800 competitors overall, so it will be a significant event. This is the first time the Games have been based in New Zealand since 2012.