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New Zealand USAR

USAR Team Details

Team Name New Zealand USAR
Accronym NZL-01
Home country New Zealand
Team Type USAR
INSARAG Classification Heavy IEC USAR team (2015)
IEC History 2024 – Heavy IER
Number of Personnel 71
Structure Management Logistics Search Rescue Medical Engineers Canine
Foundation Year 1995
Website https://www.fireandemergency.nz/
Team Focal Point Mr Matt Alphors
National USAR Operations Manager
New Zealand
Email: matt.alphorsfireandemergency.nz; usar.insaragfireandemergency.nz
Country Policy Focal Point Mr Brendan Stanbury
Senior Policy Officer, Pacific Humanitarian Partnerships INSARAG Policy FP until 01-Jun-26
Email: brendan.stanburymfat.govt.nz

Ms Jaci Sinko
Senior Development Advisor INSARAG Policy FP as of 01-Jun-26
Email: jaci.sinkonema.govt.nz; jaci.sinkomfat.govt.nz
Country Operational Focal Point Mr Kenneth Cooper
NZL01 USAR Team Leader
Email: ken.cooperfireandemergency.nz; usar.insaragfireandemergency.nz
Tel: +64274363114

Mr Glenn Hudson
New Zealand USAR Squad Leader, Deployable Capabilities Manager
Email: glenn.hudsonfireandemergency.nz; usar.insaragfireandemergency.nz
Last Update 1/2/2025 10:49:00 AM
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