Think about your gas detector

by | Dec 9, 2014 | News

Did you know that it takes the sensors of most gas detectors 60 seconds to register and alarm when a dangerous environment is detected? In 60 seconds, most human beings can walk over 80 meters. So in that minute, you could walk into an oxygen depleted or toxic...

Machines in the sky at Holmglen St

by | Dec 9, 2014 | News

Yesterday a group of 13 trainees had an aerial view of Washdyke  from the baskets of their Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs) as they experienced the practical session of their training.  There were a few gasps as the machines stretched high, but they’d learned all...

F&ST edible garden

by | Nov 13, 2014 | News

We planted the F&ST Timaru edible garden today, outside the new classroom.  Strawberries, a lemon tree, tomatoes, courgettes, lettuces and herbs will help some healthy lunches.  We’ve planted swan plants too, so the monarch caterpillars get lunch as...

Another day, another success

by | Oct 17, 2014 | News

Congratulations to Dwayne Burgess, a volunteer fire fighter from Twizel who gained his Class 2 licence today.  Dwayne’s training is an extension of the Emergency Response Driving courses Colin delivers for F&ST.

The mud was flying

by | Oct 10, 2014 | News

Fire & Safety Training is a sponsor of the Mainland Winch Challenge series.  On Sunday, during the final challenge in the series,  the Makikihi Mudplug was held .  Congratulations to F&ST’s Colin who won the open event against an impressive line up of...