New Zealand Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services (Urban Fire and Rescue Operations)

This qualification is designed for people in the urban fire and rescue sector who may be responsible for leading an emergency response team or crew.

This qualification contributes to a safer New Zealand through providing skilled emergency response personnel, who deliver risk reduction, readiness, response, and recovery.

Graduates will be able to supervise a crew, under the broad guidance of an Officer in Charge (or equivalent).

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a new unified fire organisation that brings together our country’s urban and rural fire services for the first time. The formation of Fire and Emergency New Zealand represents a once in a generation opportunity to enable New Zealand to have a fit for purpose 21st century fire and emergency organisation that is flexible, adaptable and efficient.