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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There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.2% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% Yes!
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Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
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