Firefighters
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Today owner and managing director of Vertech IT services, Daniel Watson, shares some practical tips he's just picked up from doing a volunteer firefighters basic training course. Audio
Bullying, harassment still rife at FENZ, three years since review
Three years after a damning report into workplace culture at fire stations and other parts of Fire and Emergency, a new review has found bullying and harassment are still rife. The board of Fire and… Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Anna Dean and David Farrar speak to the senior volunteer firefighter about the report into FENZ's culture of bullying and harassment. Plus, they discuss… Audio
Are striking firefighters' calls for systemic change too hot to handle for NZ employment law?
Analysis - Last week saw an historic moment as New Zealand's professional firefighters went on strike, calling for better pay, more staff and increased investment in the fire service. But will…
Paid firefighters strike for first time in NZ's history
For the first time in this country's history paid firefighters walked off the job in a nationwide strike today.
It comes amid smouldering tension between the firefighter's union and Fire and… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioFrustrated firefighters ramp up the heat
A dispute over pay has morphed into much more as our professional firefighters face long hours, stretched staff resources and failing equipment. Audio
Frustrated firefighters ramp up the heat
A dispute over pay has morphed into much more as our professional firefighters face long hours, stretched staff resources and failing equipment.
AudioFire station closures becoming routine - union
The Firefighters Union says the closure of fire stations because of staff shortages is becoming routine, rather than extraordinary or exceptional.
"FENZ just failed to employ enough firefighters to… Video, Audio
Summer fire risk could be elevated by lower crew levels
More than 1500 firefighters remain unvaccinated as a government deadline looms on Monday.
Defence Minister asks for national fire risk assessment as bush fires across the Tasman
The Defence Minister has asked for a national fire risk assessment as bush fires rage in Australia. Ron Mark says there's nothing to prevent large-scale blazes from also happening in New Zealand. It… Audio
Using virtual reality to train firefighters
There's new technology that could help prepare firefighters for dangerous and complicated blazes. The virtual reality training allows trainees to simulate the conditions of a fire. Audio
Nelson-Tasman fire situation improves
While the Nelson-Tasman fire remains volatile, it appears the hard work of many fire fighters is beginning to pay off as the situation improves. Crews and helicopters are still busy watching for any… Video, Audio
Wakefield residents looking forward to sleeping in their own beds
Reporter Katie Scotcher is in Wakefield, where she returned home with residents Julie Germyn and Ian Sutton. Video, Audio
Emotional return for Wakefield evacuees
Wakefield residents are starting to return to their homes, days after they were forced to flee. Reporter Nita Blake-Persen talks to one local who says she was almost in tears when she found out she… Video, Audio
The cats go missing as the fire rages
As some Nelson Tasman residents return home this evening - some are doing so without their beloved cats. Sylvia and Chris Dallyn haven't seen their cat Mango since Saturday and are appealing for your… Video, Audio
'You're butting your head against a brick wall' - ex-firefighter
The findings of an independent review into Fire and Emergency won't change the culture, a retired firefighter has said, but the chief executive says there is now a clear path towards change.
Two firefighters given citation for saving life
Hutt Valley firefighters Daniel Olliver and Scott Duganzich shielded Ally Maclachlan from falling debris on a cliff face, saving her life. Today, they were given a citation for their work. Video, Audio
California fires like nothing back home - NZ firefighter
A New Zealand firefighter battling the Mendocino Complex Fire in California says its sheer size is unlike anything he's seen back home. Craig Cottrill is one of 24 New Zealand firefighters currently… Audio
