The Minister for Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Honourable Parveen Bala handed over a brand new combined aerial platform (ladder fire truck) and two new ambulances to the National Fire Authority (NFA) at a ceremony held at the NFA Head Quarters in Walu Bay, Suva today.

The ladder fire truck and two new ambulances cost Government about $2million and is one of Government’s huge investment in the NFA.

“Government is delighted to fund the purchase of this brand new ladder fire truck which was specially designed and built by Frazer Fire in New Zealand,” Mr Bala said.

“The ladder fire truck is designed to reach some of our tallest buildings in Suva such as Tappoo City, the Reserve Bank and other high rise buildings with the ladder height of 22metres.

“Previously, the NFA had one second hand ladder fire truck which was donated by the Japanese Government and this is the first brand new ladder platform which has

Thirty-five firefighters passed-out at Royal Fiji Navy’s Naval base in Togalevu today after completing 10 weeks of firefighter training.

Chief Guest Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation and Acting Minister for Local Government, Housing & Environment, Infrastructure, Transport Honourable Rosy Akbar congratulated the new recruits for successfully completing the ten weeks firefighter training.

“I am glad that you have all persevered the hard, challenging and difficult training since fire fighting is not a job for anyone but a calling for a special group of people, those who are prepared physically, mentally and spiritually, to run into burning buildings, respond to any emergencies, swim across flooded rivers and be prepared to sacrifice your own wellbeing for the safety of others.

“The National Fire Authority will entail you to carry out multiple tasks where at times you will perform the job of a fire-fighter in putting out a

The National Fire Authority (NFA) was among the many stakeholders who took part in the Maritime Day at the Suva City Council foreshore on Wednesday, September 23.

NFA officers engaged in various programs organized by the organizers of the Maritime Day which also included a sea rescue.

The Maritime Day ended with a rescue drill involving the NFA, Fiji Navy, Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji and Saint John Ambulance where they performed a sea rescue scenario.

The National Fire Authority (NFA) farewelled its Chief Executive Officer John O’Connor during a farewell ceremony held at the NFA Headquarters in Suva today.

The NFA staff were joined by Minister For Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Honourable Parveen Kumar Bala along with his Assistant Minister Honourable Lorna Eden, Executive Chairman Commander Francis Kean and Acting Permanent Secretary for Local Government, Housing and Environment Kolinio Bola at the farewell ceremony.

Honourable Minister Kumar who is also the Minister responsible for the NFA delivered the farewell address on behalf of the Government and commended Mr O’Connor for his strong leadership contribution as NFA CEO in the past three years.

“Mr O’Connor has diligently managed and led the Authority to achieve significant milestones in the reforms of NFA including Institutional Reforms, Human Resources Development, Construction of new Fire

Thirty-five new recruits marched into camp on Saturday at the Fiji Naval Base in Togalevu for the firefighter recruit training.

The new recruits will graduate as probation firefighters to be posted to the fire stations around the country after the completion of their training.

CEO John O’Connor thanked all the applicants for their application.

“NFA is humbled by the huge interest expressed by applicants for this recruitment and we would sincerely thank all the applicants who attended the pre-selection process and trials.

The National Fire Authority (NFA) attended to a house fire incident this morning at Lovelove Bulileka, Labasa which destroyed a five bedroom wooden house, leaving seven people homeless.

At 0514hrs, NFA Labasa received the fire emergency call and immediately responded to the fire call.

Upon arrival at 0525hrs, Fire Team saw the house fully engulfed in flames.

Firefighters used deliveries of water from the fire trucks to extinguish the fire.

Family were at home when the fire happened and they were able to get out of the house safely. NFA investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

NFA Chie Fire Officer Qionilau Moceitai is reminding home owners on the importance of fire safety at home.

“It is very important for home owners to pay more attention to fire safety at home and be mindful of fire ignition sources such as mosquito coils, candles, prayer diyas, electrical appliances, electrical wirings, etc

The National Fire Authority (NFA) firefighters bravery contained the fire last night at the MH Supermarket in Nabua.

NFA received the fire emergency call at 1712hrs and immediately responded to the fire call. Upon arrival at 1720hrs, Fire Team saw the MH Supermarket fully engulfed in flames.

Firefighters contained the fire in the MH Supermarket and stopped it from spreading to nearby buildings.

The National Fire Authority (NFA) commenced the Rescue Techniques follow-up training for the firefighters at the NFA headquarters in Suva today.

The training is organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and will be conducted by the Osaka Fire Department and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Kansai Training Centre officials.

Seventeen firefighters will be attending the four days of follow-up Rescue Techniques training.

Speaking at the official opening of the Rescue Techniques follow-up training, JICA Fiji Office Resident Representative Hiroyuki Sawada said the training is very important for firefighters.

“The training will further enhance firefighters competencies in rescue and disaster management.

During the four days of intensive training, firefighters will be trained on Road Accident Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Low Angle Rescue and taught various means of rescue techniques.

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