Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A contingent of 57 firefighters and incident management personnel departs this week for the United States of America to support the response to wildfires in the north-west of the country.
The team is made up of personnel from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Department of Conservation, New Zealand Defence Force and the forestry industry.
The majority of the team are departing tomorrow, with the remainder leaving on Wednesday. Media are invited to meet the team leaving tomorrow for a photo opportunity at the conclusion of their pre-deployment briefing. A spokesperson from the US-bound team will be available for interview.
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Holiday Inn, Ascot Road, Mangere. Please assemble in the hotel reception area by 2.25pm.
Please RSVP to media@fireandemergency.nz or 027 591 8837 by 9.30am Tuesday.