How to become a
NZFBI Councillor
The New Zealand Fire Brigades Institute wishes to notify that at the 2025 AGM, there will be up to four (4) vacancies on the Council.
The Institute’s mission is to provide continuing education to fire and emergency personnel so as to encourage the advancement of knowledge and skills relevant in fire and emergency operations.
Ideally applicants will hold a NZFBI Member qualification or higher, however the Council may elect to appoint a person who does not hold this qualification for a defined term and purpose (co-opt). Applicants are expected to commit to a minimum two year term. Further information is available by contacting the Council at the email address below.
Expressions of interest are also being sought for a Secretary/Treasurer for the upcoming year. This position may be fulfilled by a person sitting on the Council, or it may be held as a separate position.
Expectations of those serving on the Council are to attend monthly online meetings, quarterly face-to-face meetings and field days as appropriate.
Note, these are voluntary positions, however costs incurred (such as approved travel, accommodation meals etc) while undertaking Institute business are reimbursed as per Regulation.
The New Zealand Fire Brigades Institute is also welcoming applications for non-FENZ and non-UFBA fire brigades, industrial brigades, fire forces, emergency response teams or emergency bodies to join as member brigades, as well as inviting individuals to apply to be members of the Institute.
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss applying or joining NZFBI and/or the Council, please contact info.nzfbi@gmail.com
Nominations can be provided on the prescribed form and are to be received by the President of the NZFBI no less than one month prior to the Annual General Meeting.
All nominations must have the written consent of the nominee and the nomination must be accompanied by a short resume, and cover letter so as to provide a means of considering candidates for the vacancy.
When more applications are received than there are advertised vacancies, voting shall be conducted at the Annual General Meeting.
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Vacancy on the NZFBI Council
Nominations are now being sought for one vacancy on the NZFBI Council.
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