Training & Orientation with Wainuiomata Fire Police
Submitted by MarkF on Mon, 06/04/2009 - 4:27pm.
While we were there, Wainuiomata Vol's were getting acquainted with one of the new style fire appliances. As you can see this is an active station; there's also a Wellington Free Ambulance unit based on station, shown in the background next to 4926.
| On 26 March, HVFP hopped across the Wainuiomata Hill and visited with the Wainuiomata Fire Police Unit for a meet-and-greet evening.
Wainuiomata Fire Police operate as a part of the Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade and provide similar to support in the Wainuiomata Valley, to that which we provide in the Hutt Valley. The meet-and-greet arranged between our two Units provided an opportunity to get to know eachother, in order that we may better be able to provide mutual assistance when need arises. Right: Wainuiomata 4426 with Trailer fitted, on station. |
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 | SO Wayne Nicholson from Wainuiomata FP introduced his team and explained some of their standing operating procedures (SOPs) for operations in the Wainuiomata Fire District. SSO Ackroyd of HVFP did likewise for our Unit. This was followed by walkaround of Wainuiomata 4426, Rimutaka 4926 and Rimutaka 4928, to ensure that all of our guys understand our capabilities and know where to find things in the event we are supporting eachother on the job.
Left: SO Wayne Nicholson (Left), OIC Wainuiomata FP, and SSO David Ackroyd, OIC HVFP. |
While we were there, Wainuiomata Vol's were getting acquainted with one of the new style fire appliances. As you can see this is an active station; there's also a Wellington Free Ambulance unit based on station, shown in the background next to 4926.
Hutt Valley Fire Police would like to thank Wainuiomata's Fire Police Unit for their hospitality and we look forward to more opportunities to help eachother out in our respective turnout areas.
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