The NZ Fire Service Commission has agreed to become a member of the CRC, providing a cash contribution of AUD$80,000 in the first year.
The CEO of the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, Dr Richard Thornton and Communications Manager David Bruce, met with key players in the NZ Fire Service in November to discuss the extent of their participation.
The CRC is the major partner along with AFAC and the NZ Fire Service at the 2014 conference in Wellington, New Zealand, in early September. Planning is already well underway with the CRC featuring heavily throughout the program, including a dedicated Research Forum on the first day.
The conference will be a significant event for the early showcasing of the work of the CRC and full participation is expected from all researchers and students and members of the Board and Stakeholder Council. A Call for Papers has been announced.