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Fire And Emergency And New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union Sign Terms Of Settlement
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 3:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have today signed terms of settlement for a new collective agreement between the parties. A draft collective agreement will now be presented by the NZPFU to its members ... More >>
More Fire And Emergency Help On The Way For New South Wales Flood Response
Tuesday, 6 December 2022, 1:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A third Fire and Emergency incident management team, Team Charlie, has arrived in New South Wales to continue assisting with the significant flooding in the State this week. Team Charlie has taken over from Team Bravo, who has been working in Parkes, ... More >>
Waiharara Fire Investigation Report Released
Monday, 5 December 2022, 2:43 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency has released its findings today into the cause of a major fire incident at Waiharara in December 2021. The report shows the fire was accidental and was caused by a permitted land clearing burn on private property that got out ... More >>
Food Without Fire; Fire And Emergency NZ Releases Recipes For Kiwis Under The Influence
Friday, 2 December 2022, 10:02 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency’s new campaign, You’re Cooked, aims to help Aotearoa’s under the influence chefs make late-night food, without causing a fire or hurting themselves. National Manager Community Readiness and Recovery Steve Turek says, "unattended ... More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Declares A Prohibited Fire Season For The Hauraki Gulf Islands
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 10:00 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Hauraki Gulf will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 01 December, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means a total ban on outdoor fires, and all previously granted fire permits are suspended. Te Hiku region manager, Ron ... More >>
Makarora's New Fire Station Open
Monday, 28 November 2022, 4:20 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The doors are officially open at Makarora’s new fire station. A brief sunshower sprinkled a blessing on the Volunteer Fire Brigade and supporters yesterday afternoon as Fire and Emergency celebrated completion of the $2.2 million facility that will ... More >>
Update On Basement Flooding In Wellington
Friday, 25 November 2022, 12:52 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Two buildings in downtown Wellington have been evacuated as a result of flooding in their basements this morning. Fire and Emergency NZ Assistant Commander Martin Wilby said the water had come from the main feed to the fire protection systems in ... More >>
Fire And Emergency And NZ Professional Firefighters Union Make Further Progress
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 3:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
NZPFU FENZ Joint Statement The parties made further progress at bargaining today but there is still funding to be arranged. The parties are hopeful that we are able to finalise terms of settlement next week subject to the necessary funding being ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Team To Support New South Wales Flood Response
Monday, 14 November 2022, 9:25 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
An incident management team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be departing for Australia today (Monday 14 November) to support the widespread flooding response in New South Wales. Paul Turner, National Manager Response Capability, says a team ... More >>
NZ Firefighters Awarded Medals For Service In Australian Bushfires
Friday, 11 November 2022, 2:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters throughout New Zealand have been honoured for their service by the Australian Government with the Australia National Emergency Medal for helping battle massive Australian bushfires. The New Zealand contingent of 208 firefighters who ... More >>
Fire And Emergency And NZPFU Talks Positive - To Continue Tomorrow
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 4:53 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says talks with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union today were positive and discussions will continue tomorrow. "We put a new offer on the table that recognises the proposed financial ... More >>
Busy Guy Fawkes Weekend For Firefighters
Monday, 7 November 2022, 2:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu. They are calling for anyone who has leftover fireworks, and plans to use them, to do so responsibly. Community Education Manager, Adrian Nacey says ... More >>
Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update
Monday, 7 November 2022, 11:52 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight. At 8.30am this morning, the fire at Pegasus Beach was handed back to Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust. Incident Controller Al Hutt says that fire crews will be on standby in case ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #12
Saturday, 5 November 2022, 5:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Pegasus fire remains contained and under control on Saturday. Incident Controller Al Hutt says there were a few breakouts on Friday night, but these were not significant and Fire and Emergency crews were able to keep them under control. Crews have been ... More >>
Te Mata Peak Fire Started By Fireworks
Saturday, 5 November 2022, 1:29 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms. Ten fire trucks battled the fire in Hawke’s Bay last night and Group Manager Gordy Foster says it's an important reminder for everybody ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Still Committed To Resolution Despite Further Strike Action
Friday, 4 November 2022, 5:58 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says it is surprising that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has given notice of further new strike action in November. The NZPFU have told us today they will hold more full strikes ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #11
Friday, 4 November 2022, 4:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remains contained within its perimeter. Incident Controller, Graeme Knight says the Tūhaitara Coastal Park is now closed until further notice, including access to the beach. "Public safety remains our number one priority, ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #10
Friday, 4 November 2022, 11:58 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remains within containment lines and there is no change to the perimeter. Incident Controller Graeme Knight says the focus today remains on strengthening containment lines on the western flank of the fire and to continue ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #9
Friday, 4 November 2022, 10:03 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within containment lines overnight. Incident Controller Graeme Knight says there were no major flare-ups through the evening. The focus on Friday will be to strengthen containment lines on the western flank ... More >>
Fire Crews Will Continue To Respond During One-hour Career Firefighters’ Strike On Friday
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 8:04 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ will once again answer all 111 for Fire calls during the career firefighters’ full strike between 11am and 12pm on Friday 4 November. "We will provide a response to fires in affected areas," says National Commander ... More >>
