The National Fire Authority (NFA) firefighters were presented with the certificate of appreciation by the American Embassy in Fiji at the NFA headquarters in Suva on Friday.

The certificate was presented by the American Embassy Regional Security Officer in Suva, Mr. Joseph Brooks on behalf of the U.S. Ambassador Judith Cefkin.

While presenting the certificate to the firefighters, Mr. Brooks conveyed the sincere appreciation of the Ambassador to the firefighters in recognition of their hardwork and service to the community, her praise for the progress the NFA has made in its service delivery and her wishes of success to the firefighters.

In September last year, NFA Suva Fire Team attended to the fire at the American Ambassador’s residence and quickly put out the fire that started in the kitchen area, saving the Ambassador’s residence.

While receiving the certificate with the firefighters that attended the fire call on that day,

Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia His Excellency Ratu Seremaia Tui Cavuilati visited the National Fire Authority (NFA) Headquarters this morning. Mr Cavuilati was well received by the NFA Chief Fire Officer Qionilau Moceitai as they discussed some key issues.

Mr Cavuilati was hosted to a tea following the meeting.

The National Fire Authority (NFA) attended to a house fire incident at Low Cost housing in Votualevu, Nadi this afternoon.

Nadi Fire Station received a fire emergency call at 1342hrs and immediately responded to the fire call. Upon arrival at 1354hrs, the Fire Team saw the double storey flat on fire.

Firefighters used water from the fire trucks to extinguish the fire. Fire destroyed top flat while the bottom flat was partially damaged.

The fire also threatened adjacent flats but this was prevented as the fire was brought under control.

No one was injured. NFA investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

The National Fire Authority (NFA) attended to the Seaqaqa Post Office fire last night.

At 1827hrs, Labasa Fire Station received a fire call and immediately responded. Upon arrival at 1900hrs, the Fire Team saw the Seaqaqa Post Office fully engulfed in flames. The Fire Team used water from the fire truck and also sourced water from the fire hydrant in the area to extinguish the fire.

NFA investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

Meanwhile, Rakiraki Fire Station Fire Team extinguished a lean-to corrugated iron and timber structured house fire at Vatukacevaceva in Rakiraki last night.

Rakiraki Fire Station received a fire emergency call at 2057hrs and immediately responded to the fire all. Upon arrival at 2108hrs, The Fire Team saw the house fully engulfed in flames.

Fire Team extinguished the fire and stopped it from spreading to the nearby houses in the area.

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The National Fire Authority (NFA) attended to a house fire this morning at Temple Road Velovelo, Lautoka which destroyed a three bedroom concrete house, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old man.

At 2.24am, NFA Lautoka received a fire call and immediately responded with two fire appliances. Upon arrival at 2.30am, the house was found fully engulfed in flames. The Fire Crews utilized water line deliveries from the two fire trucks to extinguish the fire.

The house belonged to two brothers who were both asleep at the time of the fire. The elder brother was alerted by smell of smoke and heat but unfortunately the younger brother was trapped in his bedroom.

The Fire Crews saved adjacent houses. NFA investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

The National Fire Authority (NFA) attended to a fire incident at Happy Garden Restaurant in Nabua, Suva last night.

At 2019hrs, Suva Fire Station received a fire call and immediately responded to the call. Upon arrival at 2024hrs, the Fire Team saw the restaurant on fire. The Fire Team used deliveries of water from the fire trucks to extinguish the fire and stopped the fire from completely destroying the restaurant and nearby buildings.

Three fire trucks were engaged to put out the fire. NFA investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

The 2016 Career Firefighters recruitment started at the NFA headquarters in Suva yesterday.

Ninety-three shortlisted applicants are taking part in the physical tests and interview before final selection is made for the Career Firefighters training.

The National Fire Authority (NFA) held its graduation ceremony for the 34 new firefighter recruits at the RFNS Viti, Navy Training Base in Togalevu today.
Minister for Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Honourable Parveen Bala who was the chief guest at the event congratulated the new firefighter recruits and welcomed them into the NFA.

“The NFA plays an important role in the country and today you marched out as learned and qualified firefighters ready to serve the country.

“The NFA is an essential service and an important arm of Government because it is an emergency response organization that deals with people and their livelihood.

“Also of paramount importance to Government is the NFA’s role in the early mitigation of fires that threaten to destroy the economic infrastructure and investments that the Bainimarama Government has worked so hard to nurture, grow and safeguard against preventable