Category: emergency management
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‘Clear as mud’: The changes to how emergency rescues are being done
Inter-Agency Tensions Hamper Rescue Efforts Across Aotearoa A series of recent incidents has highlighted significant friction between Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and Police, leading to delays and frustration in critical search and rescue operations. Emails and incident reports obtained reveal a breakdown in established protocols, particularly concerning the deployment of air support, which…