We want to again assure the Gisborne and wider community that our emergency service will continue. We implemented strict new measures 2 weeks ago to be on the front foot. So there are no further measures we have to implement at this stage. Some of the measures can be found below……..

The Gisborne Fire Brigade will continue to provide 24/7 response to all fire and emergencies.

The Fire Brigade have extra preventive measures in place to help limit the spread of Covid-19.

All non essential activities such as;

Junior programs, social events, award ceremonies and VCAL activities have been postponed or cancelled.

School based programs and visits and community facing activities have been postponed or cancelled.

Meetings and training have been postponed or cancelled.

At certain incidents we will be wearing a extra level of personal protective equipment to protect not only our firefighters but also the members of the public.

Again rest assure our 24/7 emergency response will continue.