12/09/2023
| Operational,
Event
| National
Many of us paid tribute yesterday to the 343 New York City firefighters who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks and to the 68 New Zealand firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
12/09/2023
| National
We are aware there have been some issues with payroll recently and we’ve taken action to improve our responsiveness and overall service.
11/09/2023
| In Memoriam
| National
Hamilton Fire Station advise of the passing of Fred Rowe. Fred was a former SFF at Hamilton station and CFO of Dunedin Fire Station. His funeral will be held on Friday 15 September at 10. 30am at Seddon Park.
11/09/2023
| National
Today firefighters are gathering under the Sky Tower in memory of those firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11 World Trade Centre attacks as well as honouring New Zealand firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.
11/09/2023
| National
Today marks the beginning of Māori Languge Week. Every time you use te reo Māori, no matter how big or small, you’re supporting Aotearoa to make te reo Māori strong.
08/09/2023
| ICT/Technology
| National
On Tuesday, 19 September 2023, SMART Map will be upgraded and renamed to Te Kāpehu and SMART Risk will be decommissioned.
06/09/2023
| Respect, inclusion and culture
| National
Earlier this year, an Eke Taumata work programme was established to start the long-term workplace culture change needed to ensure a positive work experience for our people. Today, we have published our first Eke Taumata six-monthly progress report.
05/09/2023
| Safety, Health & Wellbeing,
Personal Development
| National
Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU are working together on a pilot that will give career firefighters and communication centre personnel access to free and confidential psychological supervision sessions.
04/09/2023
| Respect, inclusion and culture
| National
We have now released the Decision Document outlining our new operating model for managing complaints.
04/09/2023
| National
This week is Uike Lea Faka-Tonga – Tongan Language Week (3 – 9 September).