Rolling out Xero will reduce volunteer administration
Adoption of the Xero financial system by volunteer brigades/rural fire forces will bring efficiency to financial processes and make it feasible for the UFBA to provide centralised support and advice.
Keith Nixon retires
On 23 December 2017, Keith Nixon hung up his level twos as he retired following more than 43 years of active service as a firefighter.
Less paperwork, more community work
Fire and Emergency NZ and UFBA member consultation on volunteer admin tasks
Your votes count at Conference
The UFBA Annual Conference is a time when your brigade can contribute to the way the UFBA acts and how you are represented.
UFBA: Strengthening leadership and goverance
100% of respondents to a satisfaction survey on the UFBA Leadership and Governance Workshop rated the content of the course and the delivery by the two presenters and their engagement as excellent/above average
Urban and rural firefighters: Working together
Urban and rural firefighters are working together to protect their local communities
Apply now for 2016 NZFBI exams
The close-off date of 1 August for NZFBI exam applications this year is fast approaching
Women and Firefighting Australasia Conference (WAFA) 2016
The New Zealand Fire Service is running a contestable process to select five operational women to attend the 2016 Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) Conference in Brisbane, Australia from 30 August to 1 September 2016.
New Zealand Honours: April 2016
UFBA congratulates the recipients of New Zealand Honours who were recognised for their services to the NZFS and their communities at Government House in Wellington on 14 April.
NZFBI Exam Update June 2016
The format for the New Zealand Fire Brigades’ Institute (NZFBI) examinations is changing