Fire Rescue and First Response Ltd

Fire Rescue and First Response Ltd Fire Rescue and First Response Ltd are Registered and Accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Private Training Establishment

We are a dynamic Company providing a nationwide service to Small Business, Child Care, Medical, Industrial, Organisations, Fire Service, Rural Fire, Civil Defence, and Government Departments throughout New Zealand. We can deliver Unit Standards in the following:

Industrial Height Safety
Industrial Confined Space
Workplace First Aid
Pre Hospital Emergency Care
Health & Safety
Chainsaw Safety
Airport Fire Fighting
Structural and Industrial Fire Fighting
Vegetation Fire Fighting
Generic Fire Fighting
Workplace Fire and Emergency Management
Workplace Fire and Emergency Response
Workplace Emergency Risk Management
Rope Rescue
USAR Operations

Firefighting schedules — from 24-hour rotations to 48/96 systems — push both endurance and teamwork to their limits.How ...
07/12/2025

Firefighting schedules — from 24-hour rotations to 48/96 systems — push both endurance and teamwork to their limits.

How does your crew maintain readiness, recovery, and mental focus through long deployments? 🧠

Share your experience in the comments! 👇

Reality check! 🧯High-hazard industries like oil & gas, construction, and utilities also need trained responders on site....
06/12/2025

Reality check! 🧯

High-hazard industries like oil & gas, construction, and utilities also need trained responders on site.

Emergency preparedness isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity that saves lives and prevents disasters. ⚠️

Building an internal response capability means faster reaction times and fewer injuries when every second matters.

Working in confined spaces demands more than courage — it requires precision, awareness, and expert preparation. 💪Our Co...
05/12/2025

Working in confined spaces demands more than courage — it requires precision, awareness, and expert preparation. 💪

Our Confined Space Training equips teams with the knowledge to work safely in tight or hazardous environments, meeting all compliance requirements. 🧯

From gas testing to rescue techniques, we help ensure your crew operates with confidence and control where every move matters.

03/12/2025

🚒 Innovation is revolutionising the fireground.

TICs provide eyes through smoke, smart air systems monitor SCBA levels in real time, and drones enhance situational awareness from above.

These tools don’t replace training — they amplify it, turning knowledge into actionable precision under pressure. 💡

1️⃣ Conduct regular emergency drills.2️⃣ Keep all equipment serviced and ready.3️⃣ Encourage teamwork through scenario-b...
30/11/2025

1️⃣ Conduct regular emergency drills.
2️⃣ Keep all equipment serviced and ready.
3️⃣ Encourage teamwork through scenario-based exercises.

Readiness is built over time — not overnight.

💥 Consistent practice and a culture of safety ensure your team is ready for any challenge that comes their way.

When was your last real-world scenario drill? ⏱️Regular simulations keep your crew confident and ready for unexpected ch...
29/11/2025

When was your last real-world scenario drill? ⏱️

Regular simulations keep your crew confident and ready for unexpected challenges. Would your team pass the test today? 💭

Hands-on practice builds trust, sharpens instincts, and ensures that when real emergencies strike, your team reacts — not hesitates.

🧯 Fire dynamics evolve — and so should our approach.Today’s fires burn hotter and faster due to synthetic materials, dem...
29/11/2025

🧯 Fire dynamics evolve — and so should our approach.

Today’s fires burn hotter and faster due to synthetic materials, demanding faster ventilation, aggressive cooling, and better coordination between suppression and search.

Understanding fuel loads, compartment flow, and flashover potential transforms response from reactive to predictive.

The future of firefighting belongs to those who keep learning. 🚒

💡 The best way to escape a fire unharmed? Preparation before the emergency.Whether in industrial settings or emergency d...
28/11/2025

💡 The best way to escape a fire unharmed? Preparation before the emergency.

Whether in industrial settings or emergency drills, familiarity with exits, equipment placement, and alarm systems drastically increases survival rates.

Effective responders don’t just know the plan — they rehearse it until it becomes muscle memory. 💪

🚨 Fire safety isn’t just about reaction — it’s about prevention through education, inspection, and planning.Industries t...
27/11/2025

🚨 Fire safety isn’t just about reaction — it’s about prevention through education, inspection, and planning.

Industries that integrate regular safety drills and equipment audits experience fewer incidents and faster recovery times.

Leadership starts with accountability, and preparedness is its first act. 😉

At Fire Rescue and First Response, excellence isn’t just a goal — it’s our foundation. 💪We believe in rigorous training,...
25/11/2025

At Fire Rescue and First Response, excellence isn’t just a goal — it’s our foundation. 💪

We believe in rigorous training, continuous learning, and upholding the highest safety standards in every session we deliver.

🤩 By instilling confidence and discipline in every trainee, we help organisations achieve operational readiness that lasts long after the course ends.

Your gear is your lifeline. 🔥Schedule routine inspections of breathing apparatus, hoses, and rescue tools to prevent fai...
25/11/2025

Your gear is your lifeline. 🔥

Schedule routine inspections of breathing apparatus, hoses, and rescue tools to prevent failures during emergencies. Small habits make big differences! 💡

When your crew’s safety depends on every valve and connection, proactive maintenance isn’t optional — it’s a sign of a professional team.

23/11/2025

🚨 The future of emergency management lies in collaboration.

When firefighters, medics, and industrial response teams train together, they develop shared terminology, unified command structures, and seamless communication.

Cross-agency exercises reveal gaps before real incidents do, ensuring that mutual aid works as intended under stress.

Fire Rescue and First Response continues to lead with programs designed to bridge skillsets and elevate collective readiness. 💪

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Taumarunui

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We are a dynamic Company providing a nationwide service to Small Business, Child Care, Medical, Industrial, Organisations, Fire Service, Rural Fire, Civil Defence, and Government Departments throughout New Zealand. We can deliver Unit Standards in the following: Industrial Height Safety Industrial Confined Space Workplace First Aid Pre Hospital Emergency Care Health & Safety Chainsaw Safety Airport Fire Fighting Structural and Industrial Fire Fighting Vegetation Fire Fighting Generic Fire Fighting Workplace Fire and Emergency Management Workplace Fire and Emergency Response Workplace Emergency Risk Management Rope Rescue USAR Operations