The UFBA has been approached by members who have put forward suggestions for the UFBA’s submission on the FENZ Volunteer Brigade Leader Development and Review process consultation, which we are currently working on.
FENZ has a legal obligation to conduct local planning in accordance with Section 21 of the Fire and Emergency NZ Act. This has been a requirement since FENZ was established in 2017.
Recently, FENZ asked all Unions and Associations for Feedback on five draft eligibility and assessment policies related to the Paearu Mahi (performance criteria) project they are running. The criteria relates to personnel seeking the Assistant Fire Commander/Fire Commander ranks.
Today, FENZ started consultation on their new draft Code of Conduct – which impacts all FENZ personnel directly, as it sets out behavioural standards and is a key enabler to building a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
The UFBA is aware of concerns being raised about the introduction of GPS-based dispatching for call-outs and that there are some misinterpretations of the intentions of this FENZ project.
We are seeking expressions of interest from UFBA members to be part of the FENZ Eke Taumata Advisory Group. It’s very important that there is a strong volunteer voice in this group, as many aspects will affect volunteers.
Alongside our sector advocacy and individual advocacy services for complaints and disputes, we are also constantly working with members to advocate for operational matters.
On Wednesday 6 September, a report was issued from FENZ which shows what FENZ has done and plans to do, to address the 20 recommendations made in the Te Kawa Mataaho – Public Service Commission review (PSC report) to improve the culture of FENZ.
Over the past seven weeks, we have received a significant amount of feedback from members expressing their concerns around eligibility to attend the Emerging Leaders Conference Hui.
Last year, we gave members a heads-up about the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 coming into effect and we have been working to gather more information about how the changes might affect some of our member brigades.
Have your meeting
Time is running out to have your brigade meeting and nominate your AGM Delegate and Emerging Leader Representative.
Remember, this doesn’t need to be a formal meeting, just any gathering as long as it is minuted.
Our dedicated Events Team of three people have been working hard, calling all brigades directly, to help clarify the separation of our AGM and Conference Hui, discuss the reasoning and what our pressures are.
Kia ora members, just a reminder that any brigade wishing to submit a Motion to the AGM must complete the Notice of Motion form and send it to us by 3 August.
The form is available on our website: https://www.ufba.org.nz/events.../agm-and-conference-hui
Attention all members! We need your help to reach quorum.
Last year, you voted to have a 30% quorum for our AGM – this means we need at least 208 registered voting delegates to be able to go ahead with this important meeting.
Following our AGM last year, where members voted in favour of extending the UFBA Service Honours to include the same recognition for all brigade members – operational, operational support and non-operational, the UFBA then approached Fire and Emergency to consider applying similar criteria for th
We are excited to open registrations for our 145th AGM and our Emerging Leaders Conference Hui which will be held at the Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington.
Check out this awesome story from Wairarapa Times-Age about the Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade and their Medical First Response Service being recognised in the Fire and Emergency Ngā Tohu Raukura Awards: ‘Life-saving’ work receives recognition - Wairarapa Times-Age
UFBA media release: 20/06/2023 - National Volunteer Week
This Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu National Volunteer Week, the United Fire Brigade’s Association is sending a loud and proud shout-out to the more-than 12,000 volunteers that make up the bulk of the brigades around the country.
The UFBA Membership Advisory Panel are seeking a UFBA Representative to join the Fire and Emergency Code of Practise Firefighting Water Supplies (CoPFFWS) Working Group.
