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​2021 Firefighters Welfare Society Survey
In September this year we conducted the biggest survey in our history. We were keen to hear the good, the bad and the ugly of what you think of the NZFFWS and that's exactly what we heard. Thank you to the 1,147 people who took part.

Read the results here including the good, the bad and the ugly and  see the improvements we're already working on.
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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. Download the file here.
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Nominations for Trustee
The Society has two trustees and one of these is up for election.  A trustee is one in whom all the assets and the funds of the Society are vested.  The term for a trustee is 5 years.
The Election will be held at the AGM on Wednesday 29 September 2021 at the Petone Working Man's Club at 1430. 
If you are interested in standing, then go to Printable Forms and download a nomination form, fill it in and return it to The Secretary.
Closing date for nomination is
27 August 2021.
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Covid-19 Announcement
​As of the 18th  of August 2021  the staff of the Welfare Society will be working from home. Contact us at 
thesec@firefighters.org.nz.  or phone 0800 653-473. For urgent support, contact your local Board Representative.  
All Holiday homes will be closed until 11.59 pm 24 August 2021. 
We will reimburse holiday home bookings  for the period 18 August 2021 to 25 August 2021.  
If you are in Healthcare 99  and have posted a claim to Gallagher Bassett, this will not be processed until their team is back to work.  Please scan and email claims. If you have any Healthcare 99 queries or claims please email 
nz.healthcare99@gbtpa.co.nz

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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