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UFBA Challenges
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Today, 4 May, is recognised around the world as International Firefighters Day. Today the United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) celebrates the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us from over 85,000 fires and other emergencies, every day.

RCR Cancelled
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Kia ora members

In March we opened registrations for the 2023 UFBA Road Crash Rescue on our website and advertised through our social media, database and networks.

ACC
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As part of our work on the ACC project and our valued new relationship with Barbara Edmonds, Minister of Internal Affairs, the UFBA are excited that today at 0900hrs the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment called for public submissions for conditions that should be added to

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We would like to thank the membership for their messages overnight and acknowledge that while we allow comments on some of our posts, our policy remains to turn comments off, and we are constantly reviewing this.

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Our Challenges are in full swing, and yes, we're bringing you more...

Registrations for the 2023 UFBA Road Crash Rescue are now open!

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We’re disappointed to see the NZPFU is demanding volunteer firefighters don’t ‘mingle’ with career firefighters at courses aiming to train firefighters in water rescue techniques.

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The UFBA Membership Advisory Panel are seeking a UFBA Representative to join the Fire and Emergency National Safety, Health and Wellbeing Committee.

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UFBA MEMBERS ARE YOU READY

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UFBA MEMBERS ARE YOU READY

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Yesterday afternoon, Fire and Emergency New Zealand advised they will be releasing a wellbeing and trust survey as a part of the Whanaungatanga Programme – which is one of 15 international programmes selected to receive funding from the Movember Foundation as part of its gl

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Kia ora members

Due to other commitments, I regret to inform you that appointed Director, Jacqui Apiata-Coyne has stepped down from the UFBA Board.

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Recognising the generous commitment that our members make to communities every day and the current cost-of-living crisis, the UFBA and McFall Fuel Limited have established a partnership to benefit UFBA members.

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Following Cyclone Gabrielle, some Fire Brigade families in Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Tairawhiti, and Auckland have lost homes, businesses, personal belongings, and irreplaceable memories.

Response letter from Kieran McAnulty, Minister of Emergency Management
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We have been closely working with Government, and last week informed some of the new Ministers about the UFBA, its relevance and the value of all our membership to the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Aroha nui members, we are devastated to be sharing this news with you.

The volunteer firefighter from Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade, who was rescued from the landslide and taken to hospital in critical condition has now passed.

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Kia ora

It has been a challenging week for us all, in many ways.

The thin red line
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It is with immense sadness to we share with you that we have been informed by FENZ that the body found earlier today has been confirmed as the missing volunteer firefighter from Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade.

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We would like to share with members this message of support we received from Mark Chubb, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Fire Engineers International (UK) and an Executive Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers, USA Branch.

Minister Barbara Edmonds & UFBA
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Today, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon.

National WW Cancelled
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Kia ora koutou

We regret to advise you that the 2023 UFBA National Waterway Challenge to be held in Methven this coming weekend (16-18 February) is now cancelled.

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The United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) wishes to thank all emergency services personnel who have responded to protect their communities across the motu as Cyclone Gabrielle causes widespread devastation.

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We have had some inquiries from members regarding the new protective barrier hoods that have only been distributed to some brigades and not others.

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The UFBA want to thank all fire brigade members in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and surrounding areas for their exceptional response in the weekend to the state of emergency situation. 

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The UFBA Membership Advisory Panel is calling for a UFBA Representative to join the FENZ Research and Evaluation to Inform Arson Reduction Strategy and Future Programme Development Group.

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If you opted in for the FENZ Volunteer Annual Reimbursement, you will be aware that these were paid out in December last year.

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Fire and Emergency have published the registration details for their upcoming webinar on Early Trauma Care, presented by Mike Hunter.

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The UFBA Membership Advisory Panel is calling for a UFBA representative to join the FENZ Working at Height and Line Rescue Techniques & Equipment Technical Group.

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Story published in Hawkes Bay Today following our recent North Island Waterway Challenge

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Update from FENZ on the firefighter illumination capapbility (torches)

Christmas 2022
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Kia ora members

Thanks for a great year with the UFBA!

It's been a big one...

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We are so pleased to welcome you back for the 2023 season and want to tell you about our name change from UFBA Firefighter Combat Challenge to UFBA Firefighter Challenge. This decision has come from America and reflects positive changes globally.

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The UFBA welcomes the release of the Public Service Commission’s review.

We’re pleased to see the passion of volunteer firefighters recognised in the report and are going to take some time to read the findings and consider the recommendations.