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What is the chain of command that must be consulted for approval prior to swift water specialist teams being deployed to assist in an emergency, if any?

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What is the chain of command that must be consulted for approval prior to swift water specialist teams being deployed to assist in an emergency, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised that New Zealand Police are the lead coordinating agency for Search and Rescue. If Fire and Emergency have the capacity and capability to respond, Fire and Emergency’s Communication Centres request approval by the National Commanders Group as required.