Competent People

The backbone of any emergency response is competent people. People to develop plans, people to manage warnings, people to combat the emergency, people to manage the recovery. For an employer, developing the skills for these people so they can safely and effectively do their job is one of our most important tasks.  A key requirement is to create a culture of learning in the organisation.

A learning culture encourages members to develop relevant competencies, to practise them regularly and share their skills with other staff members and volunteers.

In recognition of this need, Fire & Rescue New Zealand specialises providing “On-the-Job” (we come to you) industrial fire fighting and emergency response training and assessment services to suit your industry's risk and productions needs.  The training uses a combination of classroom education and practical live fire fighting and emergency response scenario‐based training. This establishes tactical protocols for putting fire fighting into practice.

Fire & Rescue New Zealand’s trainers are qualified and experienced Fire Fighters, Ambulance Officers and Paramedics who have practical fire fighting, rescue and pre-hospital care skills that, when combined with their teaching skills, allows them to deliver high-quality training. 

We are also the Department of Corrections key supplier of fire safety and first aid training at all 21 custodial sites in New Zealand.

We have trained and certified over 7500 emergency service and workplace emergency response personnel, including administrative staff for Government and private sector clients throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Rim.