Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Safety Officer, Fire / Arson Investigator, Captain, Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Years With Department/Agency

20

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fire.org.nz

My Training:

All the usual suspects to get to my rank....plus a bunch of legal type things to get to 'expert witness' status in our legal system.....plus....

About Me:

We do things a little different 'Down Under'...you get to train in and do the lot (if you want). I have served with the New Zealand Fire Service for the last 20 years. 10 years in the back of an appliance squirting water and 10 years doing fire safety, fire/arson investigation, prevention/compliance.
Now I am starting a one year leave period and am moving to Australia for that time.

Day Job:

This IS my day job

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Excitement, comradeship, something completely different!