Patea Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex DCFO and Life Honorary Member Joe (Doc) Bourke on Friday 14 January. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Doc’s life on Tuesday 18 January at the family farm at 4 Putahi Road, RD1, Whenuakura, Patea commencing at 1.
On 18 December 2021, Fire and Emergency was called to a vegetation fire in Waiharara, Northland. Since that afternoon we have been working alongside the Department of Conservation, our forestry partners, NZDF, Ngai Takoto iwi and the Kaimaumau community to contain the fire and prevent any loss of life or damage to property.
A message from our Chair, Rebecca Keoghan, congratulating our people who have received New Year Honours,
Ōhope Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Firefighter Julia Florence on the 14th December. Julia joined the Brigade on the 15 July 2020, completed her Volunteer Recruits Course and was a dedicated and competent fire-fighter.
Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of past Chief Fire Officer John Cowpland (Pom).
John joined Wellsford Fire Brigade on 27 January 1980, transferring from Rawene Brigade where he began his service.
At this time of year many of us are expecting and receiving more parcels than usual and scammers are using this as an opportunity to catch people out.
The Auckland Rainbow Parade is coming up on 19 February 2022, and you’re invited to join your Fire and Emergency whānau in this celebration of our LGBTTIQ+ community!
An update on the work being led by the Department of Internal Affairs to review the levy that funds Fire and Emergency NZ.
Christchurch Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex Training Officer Gary Luff (Luffy). Funeral details: Monday 20 December @ 1100hrs, at the Woolston Working Mens Club, Hargood Street (plenty of parking on site).
We are now able to confirm that decisions have been made on how to apply the 2021 remuneration review.
