Service Delivery will be advertising for 12 new positions
Service Delivery will be advertising for 12 new positions over the coming months.
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Changes to mileage rates
The mileage rates we set are updated annually based on the rates recommended by the Automobile Association (AA).
David Weir
New Plymouth Operational Support Unit advises of the passing of David Weir on Friday 6 August 2021.
David served his time in New Plymouth Fire Brigade before moving into the New Plymouth Operational Support Unit.
Athol celebrates the opening of its new fire station
Athol's new fire station has boosted team morale and attracted more volunteers to the Northern Southland brigade, as well as providing a fit-for-purpose facility.
Boyd Hole
Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex-CFO and Life Honorary Member Boyd Hole QSM on 1 August 2021. Boyd’s funeral will be held at Twentyman’s Chapel, Kirkwood Street, Thames on Friday 6 August 2021, commencing at 11am.
Support for flood-hit communities
July's storm resulted in severe flooding from the West Coast to Marlborough. Here's a snapshot of how our people mobilised to support communities.
Fire plans now published spanning the whole country
Over the past five months, all our local teams have been working hard to develop fire plans for the whole country over the past.
Water training put into practice during storms
When wild weather hit the West Coast recently, many of our people found themselves drawing on the valuable knowledge they had gained through the Working Safely Around Water training.
Exam partnership with the Institution of Fire Engineers
With New Zealand Fire Brigades Institute (NZFBI) exams upcoming this September, we'd like to remind you of our partnership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). This agreement shares accreditation between both organisations for the qualifications you achieve.
Lindsay McIntosh
Pokeno Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Senior Firefighter Lindsay McIntosh on 21 July 2021. Lindsay began his firefighting days in Auckland before moving to Wellington in 1999 and joining the Petone Volunteer Fire Brigade. In 2006 he transferred to Wainuiomata where he served until 2017.