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What's it like being an airport firefighter

15 Aug 2024

Ever wondered what it's like being an airport firefighter? Check out this article on Stuff featuring our Chief Fire Officer Ben Troy.

"We've got a three-minute response time here at the airport. Once a month, the guys are tested to make sure that we meet our three-minute response time.

“We probably average between 450 to 500 calls a year; 95% of those calls, give or take are medical related."

You can read the full article here.

And check out this story on the unusual little black aircraft you may have seen our firefighters practising on here.

Demonstrator