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When, if ever, were physical employment standards for firefighting recruitment processes last formally validated against the current operational requirements of the firefighter role?

Answered Question 9114 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • When, if ever, were physical employment standards for firefighting recruitment processes last formally validated against the current operational requirements of the firefighter role?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised the physical requirements underpinning firefighter recruitment were last formally validated in 2009, through the Validation of the Firefighter Recruitment and Selection Programme undertaken prior to the establishment of Fire and Emergency New Zealand.