REST NZRT4

02/06/2026

RT4 has been training hard in preparation for our accreditation coming in September. 💪

In this full day rope training, we covered steep angle stretcher setups, anchors, and pickoffs amongst other important skills.
We are lucky enough to have the support of our local FENZ team who allowed us access to their tower to add some height to our systems.

Thanks Palmerston North Fire Brigade for your support. 🔥

26/05/2026

The only dummy in RT4 is our training mannequin.

In this scenario, a 'runner' took a tumble down a cliff on a popular running track. RT4 carried our gear over the track, located the patient and and established a plan for access. We then sent a responder down to medically stabilize the patient before sending a stretcher crew down to extract the patient.

No responders were eaten by spiders during this scenario.... but it was a close call. 🕷

19/05/2026

RT4 did a weekend swiftwater training with Fire and SLSNZ Central Region recently. We worked together to develop tactics for when we are needed in out community.
These teams are here to support each other to support you. ❤️🖤

**Edit from admin: We have many friends; we just tagged the wrong ones this time around! 😅**

12/05/2026

Another rope training at the picturesque He Ara Kotahi bridge.

This training focused on our basics of ascending and descending with all of our recruits doing a few rotations going over the edge, and then coming back up.
RT4 is busy ticking off our skills lists for accreditation later this year, and this training saw a good number of these boxes ticked off safely and efficiently. ✅

05/05/2026

Whilst making the most out of warm Autumn weather, RT4 and NZ-RT3 demonstrated our swiftwater capabilities in Turangi.

We spent the long weekend practicing our throw-bagging, river crossings, and boat handling skills. The cherry on the cake was a scenario to prove our skills for re-accreditation.
We are pleased to announce that both teams were successful at proving our skills! 🏊
We would like to thank that accreditors who observed our scenarios, and to the team members of RT3 who came to play with us in the mighty Tongariro river. 💪

04/05/2026

Thanks NZ-RT3 for joining us for an incredible weekend of water, camaraderie, and collaboration. 💪💦

28/04/2026

RT4 spent a day in the river recently, where we took some time to conduct defensive and aggressive swimming drills. Our goal here is to get into the eddy, ( a calmer patch of water behind the obstacle in the water as seen here) - its harder than it looks!
Nice swimming, team. 🏊

25/04/2026

21/04/2026

RT4 was stood up at 4am, and deployed to Taumaranui this week due to the recent flooding.

After a briefing with the EMO and after the flood water receeded enough for safe passage, we headed to the small township of Ohura. There we met with residents who, despite the flooding, were in high spirits. One resident even commented that it was "a good opportunity to clean the house!"

RT4 then helped the local Red Cross to set up a CDC before making our way back home.

20/04/2026

More rain warnings for our region tonight. Be careful if you have to leave your home, and be ready just in case. 💪

Heavy Rain Watch – 2pm today to midnight Tuesday

Manawatū District is under a Heavy Rain Watch, with thunderstorms and periods of heavy downpours expected.

With neighbouring districts forecast to receive higher rainfall, our upper catchments are likely to see rising river levels. As a precaution,
❗the Makino Floodgates will close this evening and
❗Pharazyn Road is scheduled to close at 7:00pm tonight.

Please take care and be prepared:
👉Drive to the conditions and allow extra travel time
👉Clear drains and gutters around your property
👉Check in on neighbours, especially those who may need support
👉Watch for slips, surface flooding, and fallen trees

We’ll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.

In case of an emergency please call 111.
If you need urgent assistance, please call Council on 06 323 000. For non-urgent issues, you can report these through Antenno.