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Burning Questions is an honest, frank, and unofficial kōrēro hosted by Brigade Officer Kerrigan and guests who chew the fat about the Fire and Emergency NZ firefighter experience. From leadership and wellbeing to command and control and more, Burning Questions shares knowledge and advice gleaned through real life situations, both on- and off- incident. 

Packed full of practical information, insights and plenty of humour, Burning Questions is a great resource for firefighters at any stage of their development or journey at Fire and Emergency

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kerrigan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cgwgdjk96vuvt47b6n9we8bpa8ix?.jpg Burning Questions Why join the FENZ whanau. Why join the FENZ whanau. This session has  Kerrigan conversing with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana about:

  • Their reasons for joining Fire and Emergency 
  • How their reasons changed over time. 
  • The importance of alignment between a person's values and the community and organisation
  • What opportunities their career offered to grow and connect with people 
  • The experiences that changed them over the years.
  • What they would say to someone considering joining as a career or volunteer.

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Kia kaha!

]]> This session has  Kerrigan conversing with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana about:

  • Their reasons for joining Fire and Emergency 
  • How their reasons changed over time. 
  • The importance of alignment between a person's values and the community and organisation
  • What opportunities their career offered to grow and connect with people 
  • The experiences that changed them over the years.
  • What they would say to someone considering joining as a career or volunteer.

Please remember to use the QR code and give us your feedback after listening. 

Kia kaha!

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]]> Host Kerrigan with Jono Regan, Safety Health And Wellbeing Advisor for Northland and Carol Heke, Welfare Officer for Te Hiku Region, discussing Wellbeing.

Please remember to post your feedback via the QR code.  Ngā mihi nui!

]]> Kerrigan Buzzsprout-12121710 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +1300 1382 1 4 full false General Incidents General Incidents Host Kerrigan with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana discussing incidents that haven't gone to plan and what they learnt from the experiences.  

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]]> Host Kerrigan with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana discussing incidents that haven't gone to plan and what they learnt from the experiences.  

Please remember to post your feedback via the QR code.  Ngā mihi nui!

]]> Kerrigan Buzzsprout-12121690 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +1300 1342 1 3 full false Leadership Leadership Host Kerrigan converses with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana on the challenges of leadership both on- and off-incident.

Please remember to post your feedback via the QR code.  Ngā mihi nui!

]]> Host Kerrigan converses with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana on the challenges of leadership both on- and off-incident.

Please remember to post your feedback via the QR code.  Ngā mihi nui!

]]> Kerrigan Buzzsprout-12121679 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +1300 2104 1 2 full false Command and Control Command and Control Host Kerrigan conversing with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana on the key ingredients to good command and control, including stories of incidents attended. 

Please remember to post your feedback via the QR code.  Ngā mihi nui!

]]> Host Kerrigan conversing with Te Tai Tokerau Group Manager Corey Matchett and former Career Senior Station Officer (now leadership consultant and mentor) Mark Wirihana on the key ingredients to good command and control, including stories of incidents attended. 

Please remember to post your feedback via the QR code.  Ngā mihi nui!

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