Two new fire stations and training facility have been unveiled in Christchurch – each involving unique partnerships. ALDEN WILLIAMS/Stuff Firefighters were on parade on Saturday for the opening of the new Spencerville station. ALDEN WILLIAMS/Stuff Fire and Emergency NZ board chair Paul Swain, second from left, and Jan Tinetti, Minister of Internal Affairs, attended the opening. The new Ilam station and the Ilam fire engineering facility opened on Friday. Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) board chairman Paul Swain said it reflected the 27-year relationship between the fire service and the university.

Source: Stuff May 02, 2021 04:41 UTC