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Fire and Emergency and FECA reach agreement strengthening leadership and community outcomes

Fire and Emergency and FECA reach agreement strengthening leadership and community outcomes

12 March 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand welcomes the successful ratification of the collective employment agreement with Fire and Emergency Commanders Association (FECA) covering operational firefighting management, District Commanders and Assistant District Commanders, and senior specialist positions.

The collective employment agreement was ratified by FECA members on 2 March 2026, following 14 days of negotiations and an Offer to Settle made on 23 February 2026.

Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory said the agreement reflects a mature and constructive relationship between the two organisations.

‘This agreement is about strengthening leadership across Fire and Emergency so we can deliver the best possible outcomes for our communities,’ Kerry Gregory said.

‘Securing a new agreement is critical to our leadership capability, operational stability, and our ability to deliver on our strategic direction and organisational change objectives. Just as importantly, it ensures our frontline leaders are aligned, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.

‘It is an important milestone to have this contract settled, as it builds on the progress we made last September when we signed a Strategic Relationship Agreement with the United Fire Brigades' Association (UFBA), who represent more than 650 volunteer brigades across the country.’

FECA President Geoff Purcell said the agreement recognises the vital role Fire and Emergency’s operational leaders play across Aotearoa New Zealand.

‘Our members command, lead, manage and support paid and volunteer firefighters across the motu. This agreement acknowledges their professionalism, their national responsibilities, and their commitment to serving communities,’ Geoff Purcell said.

‘We’re particularly pleased to see the Strategic Relationship Panel formalised, providing a structured and collaborative forum where operational leaders can work closely with Fire and Emergency on issues that matter most.’

The agreement also confirms FECA’s support for Fire and Emergency’s key leadership and cultural change initiatives reinforcing constructive, sustainable relationships with volunteers.

Kerry Gregory said the settlement enables the organisation to focus squarely on its core mission.

‘We acknowledge and thank FECA for their constructive approach to reaching a settlement. With this agreement in place, we can concentrate on what matters most, strengthening how we protect people, the environment, and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.’

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