From Ursula Edgington, PhD @ substack
Response to another Official Info Act request about those Kiwis who managed to ‘dodge a bullet’….
Here is the latest info from the Fire & Emergency NZ, which is a service largely run by volunteers (80% of FTE staff). This is because of our sparse population in rural landscapes and other social issues. Fire & Emergency don’t just tackle fires, they are also frequently involved in all kinds of emergency situations, and are often trained paramedics. They are also involved in workplace training programmes, fire permits and surveys. This is a recent breakdown of their staffing and volunteers….
READ AT THE LINK
NZ Fire Station, Source: Wiki Commons