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Services Provided
Wainuiomata Bush Fire Force and Wellington Free Ambulance also share the WVFB site. One of the most valuable resources Wainuiomata Fire Brigade has is its Fire Support Unit (FSU) and Fire Support Officers (FSO). Whilst members of the FSU are not active fire fighters their role is just as important. Fire Support Officers provide a safe working space for crews by keeping persistent on lookers at a safe distance, provide Traffic Control and Fire Scene security. Fire Scene’s can go unnoticed by motorists and hoses filled with water can be severely damaged by car tyres. The Wainuiomata FSU provides Traffic Control to move motorists down near by side streets, removing the risk to Fire Crews returning to their appliances. Often a fires cause can not be determined and will need further investigation by Fire Safety Officers the following day. By securing the scene and not allowing persons to enter the property, the contents of the property are secured and vital evidence can be collated and examined. This allows Fire Safety Officers to determine the cause of a fire, where the fire originated and if there are any mitigating circumstances leading to an unnatural fire spread. Scene preservation is vital for determining the cause and legality of the fire and assists insurance personnel in claim cases. |
