The New Zealand Fire Brigades' Institute offers Diplomas by Examinations

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What are the exams?

 

They are

• NZFBI was formed in 1931, and exams in this format have run since 1952

• A series of firefighting related topics that give relevant qualifications

Why would I do them

• Improve skills, knowledge and ability as a firefighter

• Opportunity to learn & earn a qualification

• Assist in upskilling to be able to get a promotion

• Post nominal lettering

• $250 grant from FENZ for UFBA members for each of the Associate, Member and Fellow diplomas

• Help protect your community

How to do them 

• They run twice a year in April and September

• No formal entry requirements

• Any firefighter or member of the public can sit the IFE exams

• Sign up and study

Cost

• $80 per exams

Time and place

• Done online

Study material

• Basic FENZ policy and procedures

• NZFBI online quizzes and resources

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What do I need to do to get each diploma?

Associate Diploma 

Post Nominal Letters ANZFBI

  1. 2 hour multiple choice exam

  2. 2 hour Associate exam

  3. Write an online quiz

  4. Attend a field day

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Member Diploma

Post Nominal Letters MNZFBI, able to apply to be on the NZFBI Council

  5. Three hour exam

  6. Hold the minimum of a Crew Leader position or QFF rank

  7. Create and assist running a field day

 

Fellow Diploma

Post Nominal Letters FNZFBI

  8. Develop a project that will benefit firefighters

  9. Present a project that will benefit firefighters​