Firefighters in Whangārei and Kaipara will be able to get weather-related jobs resolved a little easier with the donation of chainsaws to brigades in need.
Stihl Shop Whangārei owner James Nair handed over 15 chainsaws to Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) group manager Whangarei Corey Mitchitt last week, and said they would go some way to making the work of firefighters easier.
The idea behind making a donation came during Cyclone Gabrielle, when police bought light gear from his shop.
“That got me thinking [about] the bigger picture, and I then approached Stihl headquarters and they agreed to support such a worthy cause. Fenz provides such an important service to the community.
“They work tirelessly, beyond the call of duty, especially in emergency situations. Stihl has helped out in the past as well, especially during the Christchurch earthquakes,” Nair said.