Fire Fighters
Firefighters under-resourced on night of Auckland floods - union
Fire Fighters on duty during the Auckland floods struggled with inadequate gear and vehicles and feel they were left in the dark by senior leaders.
That's according to the results of a survey by the… Audio
Inquiry into Volunteer Fire Fighter Association CEO abandoned
Three and a half months after the appointment of a QC to look into allegations against the Chief Executive of the volunteer fire fighters association, the investigation has been abandoned. Audio
Faulty fire trucks fixed, due back in action
A multi-million dollar fleet of fire trucks is expected to be back on the roads by December - nearly one year after a union blacklisted them over safety fears. The Man-model trucks - worth more than… Audio
Firefighters hesitant after charges laid
Lawyer Chris O'Connor discusses how volunteer firefighters have no support after one is charged over an intersection crash. Audio
Firefighters battle big forest fire near Blenheim
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large forest fire near Blenheim this morning. Audio
Fire crew battle to bring blaze under control
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large forest fire in the Waikakaho Valley near Blenheim. Audio