Rescue Team Volunteers wanted
We are recruiting! We are looking for everyday people who want to be part of a volunteer Civil Defence rescue support team.
REST team members:
* Are committed and dedicated.
* Undergo regular training to maintain skills to the highest level possible
* Complete internationally recognised qualifications
* Work well under pressure
* Enjoy working in a team environment
Palmerston North's Rescue Emergency Support Team (REST) is one of 18 nationally accredited emergency rescue teams in the country. They are run by Palmerston North City Council as part of the Civil Defence act of 2002.
The team, who are all volunteers, provide support to emergency services within the Manawatu region for:
* Civil defence emergency management
* Light urban search & rescue
* Flood, swift water or high angle rope rescue emergencies
REST has been registered as a NZ Response Team with the designation NZRT-4 since 2004. This registration recognises the team’s ability to provide emergency response anywhere within New Zealand if requested by an affected region.
In 2016 the team :
* attended 83 Activities (training, displays, callouts)
* Donated over 3800 hours of time to training & events
* Donated over 200 hours to incident response
* Assisted the Police, the Fire Service, and SPCA National Rescue Unit
Want to know more about the team and how to apply?
Then come to our Open Night. See what we do, have a look at our equipment, and chat to the team.
Tuesday the 7th March at 7pm. Meet at the Palmerston North City Council building steps on the Square.
Or for further information on joining:
* Go to the Facebook page www.facebook.com...
* www.pncc.govt.nz... & search for ‘rescue team”
* Contact rest@pncc.govt.nz or
* Call the Palmerston North City Council call centre on 06 356 8199
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