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Survey Results 
Read the Summary of the survey conducted to give us a understanding on the work behind "The Wolf Was Not Sleeping".  This report give a bigger picture of the work completed. It also provides some interesting insight to what we leant along the way. 
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NZFFWS Educational Scholarship
We have a new benefit for you and your family. At our AGM we announced that from 2021, we will be awarding 10 NZFFWS Educational Scholarships. There are 2 age groups, 5-10 & 11-16 and 1 for each of the 5 regions.
Applications for 2021 scholarships are now closed.
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Click for more details and applications.
Announcing a Newly Elected Chair for NZFFWS 
Because the current Chair, Keith Nixon, is retiring at the end of March, the NZFF Welfare Society has advertised for his replacement. Bill Swan  put up his hand for the job. Because there were no other nominations, as returning officer, I can declare Bill as the new Chair for the NZFF Welfare Society. The term is for four years.

​Darrel Surman
Secretary
Click for Bill's Bio

Watch our Latest Video Content

Ian Pickard talking about the difference being a member of Healthcare 99 made
Overview Video of The New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society and our core value
Des Hosie talking his journey through PTSD and help is our there for you
Isaia on the difference made having someone visit him while he was in hospital.

Latest Newsletter

Email Newsletter December 2020

Pervious Articles 

The Honourable Paul Swain QSO Address at 2020 AGM

At our recent AGM The Honourable Paul Swain QSO addressed our membership. It is great to have the recognition and support from FENZ. ​
NZFFWS App Update
The BA1 Form as described in the August Newsletter is not part of this App update release. There was an issue that needed to be corrected before it would work properly. That fault will be fixed and available in the next update. The Apple Store 4.0 update is available on Sept 2. The Android update version has been submitted but we await the approval process for it to be available for download.
Des Hosie Story
We caught up with Des Hosie and he is talking about his experience with PTSD. His journey with the support of his wife's and how he went about it. Also were to reach out for help. 

If you need support, click the link below:

FENZ Mental Health Support
FENZ Reward & Recognition Phase 1
​FENZ will be delivering a reward and recognition program for Volunteers.  This is a great opportunity to look at how to support their Personnel.
Phase One – All volunteers will receive a $300 a year contribution.  This is bound by legislation and is to recognise the work that volunteers and their families contribute to FENZ.
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​Joshua Darby's Research
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
​A recent Fire and Emergency scholarship completed by Joshua Darby, an Auckland Firefighter, explores psychological well being in depth, giving first hand insights and recommendations.

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