Civil Defence Rescue Team

Palmerston North's REST ( Rescue Emergency Support Team ) is one of 18 nationally accredited volunteer emergency rescue teams in the country.

They respond to emergencies in Palmerston North, including:

• civil defence emergency management.
• urban search & rescue.
• flood, swift water or high angle rope rescue emergencies.

How to become a REST team member:

• be committed and dedicated.
• undergo regular training to maintain skills to the highest level possible.
• complete internationally recognised qualifications such as NZQA National Certificates,Tertiary Certificates and up to five industry certificates in Rescue.