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Fire Trucks Fail Tests, Gear Storage Issues Identified

10/1/2025

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Fire and Emergency NZ spent five years and millions on 28 medium-sized fire trucks, fitted in the UK and returned to New Zealand.
Initial tests revealed gear storage issues. Firefighters could not fit essential equipment, halting the trial.
Deputy national commander Megan Stiffler acknowledged the oversight and pledged to address fitting issues, including local needs.

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Story summary

Fire and Emergency NZ spent five years and millions on 28 medium-sized fire trucks, fitted in the UK and returned to New Zealand.
Initial tests revealed gear storage issues. Firefighters could not fit essential equipment, halting the trial.
Deputy national commander Megan Stiffler acknowledged the oversight and pledged to address fitting issues, including local needs.