11/03/2019
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| Te Ūpoko (previously Region 3)
| Area 13 Whanganui
There have been a number of incidents already this year where Fire & Emergency personnel in our Area have reported suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation where Breathing Apparatus (BA) was not being used.
12/12/2018
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
This instruction is a notice for all Operational personnel, especially Region Leadership Teams and Incident Management Teams, to ensure they are familiar with the process to request New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) assistance.
28/05/2018
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
ActionTo read and action. SummaryThis instruction is a notice for all Operational personnel, especially Incident Management Teams (IMT), to ensure they are familiar with cordon management.
19/04/2018
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
The Operational Leadership Team has banned the use of Robinson Helicopters by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
14/03/2018
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
This instruction is a notice for all Operational personnel to complete the mandatory Command and Control training.
15/12/2017
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
Our expectations for this fire season are to act on eight important recommendations out of the report from the Port Hills review. We will use these actions to improve how we plan, communicate and work together, and keep ourselves and the public safe.
21/07/2017
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
Action Read and action
SummaryThis notice outlines the use of powers to restrict or prohibit entry to any land or building that is the site of an emergency. Specialist Fire Investigators and Rural Level 2 and Level 3 Fire Investigators have the powers of an inspector.
10/07/2017
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
Operational Support personnel make an extremely valuable contribution to Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s response to fire and other emergencies.
07/07/2017
| Audience: Operational personnel only
| Status: Operational Instruction
| National
All operational personnel must read and follow this policy when responding to fires and designated emergencies across boundaries.