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Fire and Emergency honours’ recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Paul Swain has congratulated past and present firefighters from Kaiwaka, Opotiki, Kaikohe, Westport and Ohakune who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2021 New Year’s Honours list released today.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated five firefighters and support personnel from Southbridge, Waitati, Tolaga Bay, Ngātīmoti, and Runanga who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2024 New Year Honours List released today.

Describing the value of the contribution from the Volunteer fire brigade - Report #100 (2009)

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Ceremony to commemorate Muriwai firefighters

Fire and Emergency New Zealand today commemorated the Muriwai Volunteer Firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in February 2023.

Coming together for Chatham Islands Community Fire Safety Week

In the first week of September, members from our Wellington District CRM team worked alongside the Chatham Islands Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Local Advisory Committee to shine a spotlight on fire safety in the communities living on the Chatham Islands, as part of their local Community Fire Safety Week.

Collective Employment Agreements

Collective employment agreements (CEAs) are written employment agreements that apply to all members of a union where these people are employed in positions covered by the CEA.

Our story

Learn about the history of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, from the early days of localised fire services to the unified organisation that exists today.

Fire stations opened in Mid-South Canterbury

Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood officially opened two new fire stations in Mid-South Canterbury on Saturday.

Rangitātā Gorge Volunteer Fire Brigade. Peel Forest Volunteer Fire Brigade.