Invercargill Airport is New Zealand’s southernmost controlled airport, providing vital regional and national air connectivity for the Southland region.

KEY FACTS

• New Zealand’s southernmost controlled airport and part of the Commonwealth’s most southerly airport network
• Located approximately 3km from Invercargill city centre on the south coast of the South Island
• 2210m asphalt runway capable of accommodating weight-restricted Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft types
• Regular services operated by Air New Zealand and Stewart Island Flights to Oban
• Provides regional access to Stewart Island and wider Southland communities
• Acts as an alternate diversion airport for Queenstown during winter ski season weather events
• Supports domestic flights to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
• Certified for limited international private passenger flights with customs and quarantine facilities
• Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Situated in a region known for its proximity to major tourism destinations including Fiordland, Queenstown, Stewart Island, and The Catlins, Invercargill Airport plays an important role in both passenger transport and regional resilience.

As a key southern aviation hub, the airport requires reliable emergency response capability to support operations in variable and often challenging weather conditions. Firefighters based at Invercargill Airport rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to ensure protection, durability, and performance during critical incident response.

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor with operations supplying international markets from its Lorneville facility in Southland.

KEY FACTS

• Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
• Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
• Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
• Established its first processing plant in Lorneville, Southland in 1960
• Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
• Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
• Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
• Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
• Lorneville plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-established agricultural partnerships with modern processing and global distribution networks. The Lorneville site in Southland has been central to the company’s operations since its establishment in 1960.

With large-scale processing operations and continuous production demands, effective on-site emergency response capability is essential. Firefighters at Lorneville rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

Hamilton Airport is a regional and international airport located south of Hamilton in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

KEY FACTS

• Main apron capable of accommodating up to five A320 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with limited capacity for larger aircraft including 757, 767, and A310 types
• Handled approximately 370,000 passengers in 2019
• Located around 13km (15 minutes) south of Hamilton city centre
• Serves as a key gateway to the central North Island region
• Waikato region is known for nature-based tourism, underground adventures, and the Waikato River
• Airport fire and safety officers trained in fire rescue, emergency response, and first aid
• On-site response capability includes three rescue vehicles and an incident control vehicle
• Airport-based firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Hamilton Airport plays an important role in connecting the central North Island with domestic and international destinations, supporting both passenger travel and regional economic activity.

In addition to airside operations, fire and safety personnel patrol the terminal, car parks, perimeter fencing, and apron areas to maintain operational safety across the site. Firefighters rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to deliver protection and performance in emergency response and aviation incident scenarios.

Alliance is a New Zealand meat and co-products processor supplying high-quality red meat products to international markets, with operations at its Pukeuri facility in North Otago.

KEY FACTS

• Processes New Zealand grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison
• Exports products to more than 65 countries worldwide
• Operates as a farmer-owned co-operative with a strong focus on workplace safety
• Employs over 5,000 people across eight processing sites
• Supplies retail, food service, and manufacturing markets globally
• Owns premium brands including Lumina Lamb, grass-fed lamb finished on chicory pastures
• Core priority is ensuring all staff go home safely every day
• Pukeuri plant firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Alliance is a major contributor to New Zealand’s red meat export industry, combining long-standing agricultural partnerships with modern processing capability and global distribution networks. The Pukeuri site forms part of its wider national processing footprint, supporting efficient supply chains from farm to international markets.

With large-scale meat processing operations and continuous production demands, effective emergency response capability is essential on site. Firefighters at Pukeuri rely on Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits to support safety, protection, and performance in high-risk industrial environments.

Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority provides frontline emergency response capability across the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific.

KEY FACTS

• Samoa is a Polynesian island nation located south of the equator between Hawaii and New Zealand
• Island land area of approximately 2,842 square kilometres
• Population of around 203,000 people (2020)
• Tropical climate with an average annual temperature of approximately 26.5°C
• Known for its natural beauty, warm hospitality, and strong cultural heritage
• Approximately 3.5 hours flight from Auckland, New Zealand
• Fire and Emergency Services Authority operates across four stations with volunteer support
• Emergency services firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Samoa’s fire and emergency services operate across a dispersed island environment where rapid response and resilience are essential. The combination of professional firefighters and volunteer personnel supports emergency coverage across urban and regional communities.

Operating in a tropical climate presents unique challenges, including high humidity and heat exposure. Firefighters have experienced the benefits of lightweight, breathable structural fire suits, with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits supporting comfort, protection, and performance in demanding conditions.

Wood Training provides specialist safety training and consultancy services, including hot fire training using structural fire suits, from its purpose-built facility in New Plymouth, Taranaki.

KEY FACTS

• Purpose-built emergency response team (ERT) and marine training centre
• Part of Wood, a global consulting organisation operating in more than 60 countries
• Employs approximately 45,000 people worldwide
• Only provider in New Zealand holding OPITO accreditation
• Over 30 years of experience delivering training and consultancy services
• Facility includes eight classrooms, a hot fire training centre, and a marine training centre
• Operates a mobile fire training trailer for flexible delivery
• Serves industries including oil & gas, energy, food processing, transport, construction, engineering, manufacturing, marine, aviation, and government
• Trainers and attendees use Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Wood Training is a globally connected training provider delivering high-risk operational preparation and emergency response capability development across a wide range of industries. Its New Plymouth facility is designed to replicate real-world conditions, enabling immersive, practical training for frontline personnel.

Through hot fire and marine-based scenarios, participants develop critical skills in controlled environments that reflect operational realities. Structural fire suits, including the Styx Mill 111X, are used throughout training to ensure safety, protection, and familiarity with frontline emergency response conditions.

As Niue is a tropical location, the firefighters proved the immediate benefits of having lighter weight more breathable structural suits.

Christchurch Airport is New Zealand’s second largest airport and the international gateway for Christchurch and the South Island.