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News and Notices, 9 March 2010
FRFANZ is organising a study field trip to Tasmania, Australia, in May this year. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. Nathan Guy, has made funds available to assist rural volunteer firefighters with the cost of this. If you are interested in going on this tour, there is a registration of interest form. Details can be found in the Chairman's letter.
Three choppers fight blaze 9.03.10
FRSITO Board 9.03.10
Nominated by FRFANZ, Committee member Te Aroha Cook has been
appointed as a new Board member for a term of three years. TA has a wealth of
experience in both urban and rural fire, and has held senior management roles in
local government, all of which clearly impressed in her interview.
Congratulations to TA.
Photos The Dome Valley forest fire (6 pics) 8.03.10
Forest fire closes main highway 8.03.10
Hell fire - features 7.03.10
Controlling hotspots hard going 4.03.10
Forest fires put Carbon Credits at risk 4.03.10
High rural fire cost ignites frustration 3.03.10
Mobile fire command centre for city 3.03.10
Fire crews to dampen Rowallan hotspots 3.03.10
West Australians on alert as wildfire rages 2.03.10
Crews battle Rowallan blaze 1.03.10
Bill for massive fire passes $500,000 27.02.10
Winds hamper Otago fire fighting 25.02.10
Dunedin in haze as blaze rages 25.02.10