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4 unusual facts about New Zealand Fire Service


Colour of right

As a practical matter New Zealand Fire Service policy says that Fire Police are not to use blue beacons, but such a policy carries no significance in relation to criminal law.

Fire captain

In the New Zealand Fire Service in the early 1980s, a captain was in charge of a station.

Mike Hall

Mike Hall (fire fighter), National Commander in chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Fire Service

White fleet

In the New Zealand Fire Service, the white fleet refers to the cars used by career (that is, full-time) executive officers, and support vehicles such as vans and utility vehicles.


New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

The New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal may be awarded for 14 years full or part-time service as a member of the New Zealand Fire Service or a fire brigade or service operated, maintained by, or registered with the New Zealand Fire Service Commission or a Government Department of New Zealand.

Station officer

Station Officer is a rank in a number of Commonwealth and other fire services, including those in Australia, the United Kingdom and the New Zealand Fire Service.


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