Nationwide rollout of new ID Cards

In 2021, a review of the Identification (ID) Cards we currently use identified several improvements Fire and Emergency could make so that we have a fit for purpose ID Card function.

As part of implementing a new, improved system, an ID Card pilot was carried out in some areas of Te Ūpoko including at local stations, region HQ, support hubs and USAR personnel. The pilot was successfully completed, and we are now ready to roll out the new ID Cards to the rest of the organisation.

This will be done in stages over the next five months, starting in the rest of Te Ūpoko, including all ComCens and NHQ, followed by Te Hiku, Ngā Tai ki te Puku, Te Ihu, and finally, Te Kei regions. When it’s your region’s turn, you will receive an email from Business Operations with instructions.

During the rollout, no new ID Cards will be issued, except for where an ID Card is mandatory, such as for operational or deployment reasons.

The new process and Cards will increase security and personnel safety in the workplace and at incidents. ID Card expiry will increase to 10 years for most cardholders, and the application process will be easier and faster. The ID Card can also help volunteers obtain discounts, benefits and recognition(external link) for being part of Fire and Emergency.

To find out more about the new ID Card issuing system and the details of the nationwide rollout, visit our Portal Page(external link).

If you have any questions about the new ID Card project, please email business.services@fireandemergency.nz.