Environment Canterbury Rescue & Technical Support
Rescue & Technical Support (the RATS) is a team of highly motivated and skilled volunteers. The team works under the framework of Environment Canterbury Civil Defence & Emergency Management, however the use of the RATS reaches beyond Civil Defence emergencies. Key facts:
Training focuses on the achievement of a high standard of expertise in each of these areas.
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![]() The team has four main areas of specialisation:
1. Rope Rescue
21 December 2010 RATS Respond to 4 September Canterbury Earthquake 7 November 2009 Waterhouse Trophy with NZ Defence Forces 6 July 08 20 April 08 12 April 08 23 February 08 22 February 08 9 February 08
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