New programme of work to develop capability in Districts
Fire and Emergency is starting a process of rolling out training and equipment that will give our firefighters a wider range of disaster response skills.
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Get ready to ShakeOut on 19 October
New Zealand ShakeOut is taking place on Thursday 19 October 2023 at 9:30am.
More than 18 tonnes of USAR equipment cleaned and repaired
Following a three-day Urban Search and Rescue exercise earlier this month in Ardmore in Auckland, more than 18 tonnes of search and rescue equipment is being cleaned and repaired.
USAR recruits train 24/7 for three days
An urban search and rescue (USAR) training exercise held earlier in September saw CAT2* logistics, medic and technician recruits working round the clock for three days in a post-earthquake scenario.
Winter training for Southern USAR team
Our Southern Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team recently trained in Porters Pass for their Winter skills sessions.
External Evaluation and Review (EER) into Fire and Emergency’s approval and accreditation
Today NZQA will publish an External Evaluation and Review (EER) into Fire and Emergency’s approval and accreditation of its NZQA accredited training programmes and unit standards.
Crews train at Johnstone’s Hill Tunnel
Our Puhoi and Silverdale crews worked alongside personnel from Waka Kotahi recently on drills and testing in Johnstone’s Hill tunnel just south of Puhoi.
Empowering our Volunteer Brigades
Earlier this month, Counties Manukau Community Readiness and Recovery (CRR) team organised a volunteer training day at Paerata School, near Pukekohe.
Training for Specialist Water Response teams going well – EOIs open for more applicants
It has been a busy few months for the Working Safely in Water Project with all the flooding events in the North Island.
Region Training decisions announced
The new shape of our Region Training teams was announced today by Chief Executive Kerry Gregory and Deputy Chief Executive, People Janine Hearn.