37 senior NFA officers graduate in Urban Search and Rescue
37 senior National Fire Authority officers have graduated as part of the second cohort who completed intensive training in Urban Search and Rescue Level 1 and Swift Water
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NFA partners with Queensland Fire Department to strengthen emergency skills
The National Fire Authority is improving its technical rescue operations by adopting international standards and working more closely with other Pacific Island emergency
Nadawa family left homeless after a devastating fire
A family in Nadawa has been left homeless after a devastating fire destroyed their home in Urau Place last night. In an interview with fijivillage News, Suresh Chand,
Family left homeless after Labasa fire
A family in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their 4-bedroom house. Sharmendra Kamal Bhan, the house owner, told fiji
4-bedroom house in Labasa destroyed by fire
It was a heartbreaking morning for a family residing in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa, as their 4-bedroom house was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Sharlme
NFA urges eatery owners to prioritise fire safety after Nabua takeaway blaze
The National Fire Authority is calling on business owners, especially eatery proprietors, to ensure that flammable items likely to cause a fire are stored properly in a s
Quick action by NFA saves lives as fire breaks out in Nabua restaurant
A fire broke out at the Aosen Restaurant in Nabua this afternoon, however, quick action by the National Fire Authority saved lives. The owner of the restaurant says th
Please don’t resort to fire to settle arguments – NFA CEO
The National Fire Authority is calling on people not to use fire as a means to resolve arguments. NFA Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane says they believe that the
Firefighters better equipped with first-ever Port Rescue Fire Truck
Firefighters will now be better equipped to protect lives and properties and also respond to fires and emergencies quickly after the commissioning of the first-ever Port
NFA records an average of 6 fire fatalities since 2016
An average of 6 fire fatalities per year were recorded by the National Fire Authority since 2016. While highlighting the second fire fatality for this year, which occu
Jittu Estate fire believed to be arson and suicide - NFA
The fire that claimed the life of a woman in Jittu Estate in Raiwaqa last Sunday is believed to be an arson and suicide case. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane
NFA signs agreement with M-PAiSA for easy payment of NFA services
People will no longer have to pay cash for the National Fire Authority services after signing an agreement with Vodafone Fiji to adopt their M-PAiSA mobile wallet for tra
Woman dies in Raiwaqa fire
A woman has lost her life in a fire at the Jittu Estate Settlement in Raiwaqa. In an interview with fijivillage News, a resident Michael Steven who assisted the family
People of Namosi, Serua and nearby villages to benefit from enhanced safety with new Navua Fire Station
The people of Namosi, Serua and nearby villages will greatly benefit from improved safety and emergency services with the opening of the new Navua Fire Station. Speaki
Mother of three seeks help after fire destroys family home in Suva
30-year-old Elenoa Domoni is calling on the public for assistance after her dreams of repairing and improving her home were shattered yesterday when their 30-year-old hou
Car fire in Nadawa triggers explosions, investigation underway
A car caught fire last night in Nadawa, triggering a series of explosions in the area, with the vehicle completely damaged in the blaze. While speaking to fijivillage
Family of 14 escapes death in a house fire in Howell Road, Suva
A family of 14 at Akuila Bale Street in Howell Road, Suva, narrowly escaped death this morning after their home was engulfed in flames. One of the affected family memb
NFA urges fire safety prevention as early morning fire destroys 3 houses in Cunningham
National Fire Authority investigators will start work soon to look into the circumstances surrounding the fire that destroyed 3 houses at Cunningham Stage 1, yesterday mo
Cunningham fire destroys two homes, damages another and leaves families homeless
It is an emotional and devastating morning for three families in Cunningham Stage 1, as a fire has destroyed two homes, leaving them homeless, while another house has suf
NFA CEO refutes firefighter criticisms and cites hydrant issues in Wallson Complex blaze
Claims from the business community that Fiji’s firefighters are ineffective are incorrect and unwarranted. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane made these
47-year-old bedridden man dies in Narere fire
One person has died and two houses were completely destroyed in a fire on Senivono Road, Narere, on Tuesday night. Police confirmed to fijivillage News this morning th