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.
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.
We have now released the Decision Document outlining our new operating model for managing complaints.
This week is Uike Lea Faka-Tonga – Tongan Language Week (3 – 9 September).
The Waipawa Volunteer Fire brigade would like to advise the passing of Retired Firefighter, Brigade Secretary and Life Honorary Member, Henry John (Jack) McCleary QSM. Jack served for over 50 years in the Waipawa brigade receiving his 50 Year Medal.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. To acknowledge this, we offer an annual reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Earlier this year we increased the amount to account for recent increases to the cost of living.
We recently placed orders for five new Aerials appliances with our supplier Global Fire Solutions PTY Ltd (t/a Bronto SkyLift Ltd). The appliances are three Type 5 mediums, one Type 5 Large, and a Type 6.
Two of our people recently spent two weeks in British Colombia, Canada ‘shadowing’ Type One Incident Commanders and Incident Management Teams (IMTs).
Fire and Emergency is proud to have released our new and improved Evacuation Schemes system today, which will make for a more user-friendly experience.
[WATCH] - As Russell Wood finishes his time as acting Chief Executive he reflects on his time in the role by covering a few of the key events that have taken place across the organisation.
