Palmerston North Operational Support

Area commander Keith Christiansen initiated a meeting of those interested in forming a Fire Police unit in December 1982. This unit then became operational April 1983, and then changed their name to Operational Support in 2011. 
The base area of operations is the Palmerston North turn out area, however they can also be responded to other areas at the request of the Area Manager.

Palmerston North Operational Support
Officer in charge : SSO Scott Penny
Number of members : 19
Response vehicle : Palmerston North 2126
Contact Details
Contact name : SSO Scott Penny
Address : Palmerston North Fire Station
50 Cook Street
Palmerston North
Phone number : (021) 464 391
Email address : scott.penny@fireandemergency.nz
Palmerston North
Recruitment
Contact : SSO Scott Penny
Phone : (021) 464 391
Email : scott.penny@fireandemergency.nz
Page updated : January 2026