D10-109/2024: Non compliant use of flashing red lights on personal vehicles

16/10/2024 | Audience: All Personnel | Status: Directive | Te Hiku (previously Region 1) | Waitemata

For Non-NZFS Vehicle Owners: If you need to install beacons or a siren on a non-NZFS vehicle, such as:• A private vehicle used by a CFO• A brigade-owned vehiclePlease ensure the vehicle owner:1. Applies to the Fire Region Manager for approval before installing the beacons and siren.2. Follows the FL2-3 SOP Beacons and Sirens procedure.]

006/2024: Notice of requirement to undertake physical competency assessment (PCA)

01/02/2024 | Audience: Personnel required to undertake a PCA | Status: Directive | National

The PCA is the Physical Competency Assessment as referred to in the NZPFU and FECA collectives. This cycle of PCA remains unchanged and its testing is specific to the training and operational practise of urban built environment career operational staff. Three months’ notice is hereby given that all career staff who hold the following ranks, and who attend emergency incidents in an operational response or command capacity*, are required to successfully complete the PCA during 2024.