Brigades receive new Incident Support Vehicles
Whangārei, Washdyke, and Rotorua Brigades have each received a brand new Incident Support Vehicle (ISV) which is used to carry bulk equipment to incidents.
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COVID-19 Update for Hawke's Bay
COVID-19 has been identified within the community and emergency response personnel in the Hawke’s Bay following the impacts of ex-tropical Cyclone Gabrielle.
Friends & Family Offer: Up to 50% off at Torpedo7
Torpedo7 is offering volunteers and employees at Fire and Emergency up to 50% off instore and online. This offer is available until Monday 27 February 2023.
People Branch Reset decisions announced
Chief Executive Kerry Gregory has made final decisions on the new structure for the People Branch. In a VC today, Kerry and DCE People Janine Hearn detailed the decisions.
Work underway on new MOU with St John
We have started work to review the Memorandum of Understanding we have with St John.
David van Zwanenberg
Dave gave his life to support the Muriwai community during Cyclone Gabrielle, 14 February 2023, aged 41. Loving husband to Amy. Devoted father to George and Zara. Dave's funeral will be held on 22 February 2023 at 2pm at Parihoa Farm, 223 Constable Road, Muriwai.
New phase of Escape Planning campaign aims for more completed escape plans
This week, we’ve launched a new phase of our Escape Planning campaign aimed at ensuring more New Zealand households have a Mahere Rerenga Tāwhai-3 | 3-Step-Escape Plan.
Looking after your mental wellbeing
Experiencing a disaster can be overwhelming. It’s normal for you and your whānau to feel upset and physically drained during and after an emergency event.
Video: Karakia mō te motu, a karakia for the country
We came together for karakia to help us bring an end to a difficult and challenging week, so we can prepare to continue to serve our communities across the country
Fire and Emergency withdraws from Auckland Rainbow Parade
We have withdrawn our official participation from the parade to allow our people the time to focus their energy on the mahi we have around the recovery from the recent weather events that have impacted Auckland.