NZ USAR is reviewing a variety of USAR operational procedures and guidelines. Please note that we are suspending the following guidelines:
USAR Orange Card endorsements
USAR Best Practice - Rope Rescue
USAR Best Practice - Confined Space
NZFS has recently issued new policies and procedures for safe working at heights and rope rescue with more to follow in the confined space arena. Once the training and assessment material has been developed, NZ USAR will re-look at 'best practice' guidelines. The Orange Card endorsements are therefore under review.
Orange Card applications can continue to be submitted. We will keep you informed on this.
