Fire Police and Operational Support units assist the Brigades at Fire and Rescue incidents.  They will be at most large calls, and in smaller communities, will attend every call that their brigade gets turned out to.  Fire Police and Operational Support units have many various duties, however will mainly be seen managing traffic, and performing crowd control and public safety roles.

There are over 70 Fire Police and Operational Support units in New Zealand, and over 40 dedicated Fire Police response vehicles.  New Zealand units make up almost 400 active members, of which all are volunteers.

Although there are some distinct differences between Fire Police and Operational Support units, generally they both perform very simular duties.  In some Operational Support units, members are trained in basic fire fighting, and can assist the brigade when they are short of crew.

Uniforms are often very simular between Fire Police and Operational Support, and display high visability yellow as well as reflective material on most of the clothing worn at incidents.  Sworn Fire Police constables have the same authorities as a Police Officer, whereas Operational Support members don't.

Fire Police and Operational Support members come from all different backgrounds, are both young and old, male and female, and all different nationalities.  You are not required to have any previous experience with the Fire Service to join a unit, as all training will be provided.