Merv George
Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of past Chief Fire Officer Merv George on 28 April 2024. Merv has been a member of the Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade for 48 years, with 16 years as Chief Fire Officer.
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Type 3 next generation appliance procurement moves a step closer
Rotation 2 of the evaluation of our Type 3 next generation appliances has ended.
Graeme Howarth
Waikato District advise of the passing of Ex-CFO, Graeme Howarth of Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade passed away on Saturday. Funeral details TBA
Rowan Richard Reeves
Wellington District advise of the passing of ex SSO Rowan Richard Reeves on 26 April 2024. Rowan was a volunteer at Newlands before joining as a career firefighter in 1969. He worked at numerous stations in Wellington and the Hutt Valley before his retirement in 1996.
From today if you have an issue or concern at work, you can contact Speak Safe @ Fair Way.
Speak Safe @ Fair Way is a safe, external and independent service available to all our people (volunteers and contractors too).
Wildfire Weekly Response Report #13
Vegetation incident stats for 7 days from 15 Apr to 21 Apr 2024.
Patrick Pearce (Jack) Feeney
Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Brigade sadly advises that Patrick Pearce (Jack) Feeney, retired Officer in Charge and Life Honorary Member, passed away on Thursday 18 April 2024.
Serene bathroom heaters safety notice/recall
Following the safety notice from WorkSafe, Fire and Emergency is asking our people to be on the lookout for Serene bathroom heater models: S2068, S207T, and S2069.
Auckland Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle Operational Review
National Commander Russell Wood commissioned a combined internal operational review of our response to these events.
We’re changing the way we manage complaints - from initial enquiries through to resolution.
Our new service, Speak Safe @ Fair Way will launch on 29 April.