Onehunga Fire Station

13/01/2024

A minor traffic incident on Mt Smart Road today.
Fortunately everyone was OK and traffic was quickly moving again.
Remember your seat belts and following distances.
And it's hot out there, be aware of driver fatigue

30/05/2023

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Fire and Emergency NZ is currently in attendance at a large fire in a scrap car metal yard in South Auckland.

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There is toxic smoke being produced and is moving south.
An Emergency Mobile Alert has been issued for the areas at greatest risk. ⚠️

If you are affected by smoke, keep your doors and windows closed.
For any health concerns contact your primary healthcare provider or healthline for advice.

There will be significant traffic disruptions around the area and the affects will flow outwards with bus travel also affected.
Allow extra time for travel.

In an emergency call 111

For further information refer to the https://firealerts.nz website

28/02/2023

On Wednesday 01 March the second of our fallen firefighters is laid to rest.

Brigades across the country will mark a national minute of silence at 2.55pm prior to the service for Craig Stevens.

Where ever you are, please take a moment to remember those that gave their lives in the selfless service of others.
And to those that we as a country have lost across the motu.
E moe, e moe, moe mai ra

22/02/2023

Today David van Zwanenberg is farewelled.
A national minute of silence will be observed at 2.55pm to honour his memory and service.
Where ever you are please take a moment to reflect on his life, service and sacrifice for our communities.

17/02/2023

WE ARE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT! | NZPFU members from around the country have been contacting the Union to offer support to members who have been responding through the recent natural disasters.

We have been asked to ensure our members working and living in the devastation left by Cyclone Gabrielle know they are being supported from afar and we are beginning to understand the incredible sacrifices they have made. Your comrades and colleagues have been watching in awe and sadness as the news of devastated communities was broadcast throughout the country. For those who cannot be with you in person – we are with you in spirit!

🔗 READ OUR FULL NOTICE AND INFORMATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL RELIEF: https://www.nzpfu.org.nz/news/we-are-with-you-in-spirit/

📸 PHOTO CREDIT: Stuff

17/02/2023

To our wonderful community, this family has had their world turned upside down. Please share and contribute what you can.

Support the family of Craig Stevens, a volunteer firefighter who lost his life in the Muriwai landslide as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle

16/02/2023

Unfortunately our second firefighter has passed away from the injuries he sustained in the Muriwai landslide.
Two local people, volunteering their time, and sadly their lives, to help protect the community they loved.
To our Muriwai whanau, Kia Kaha, Kia Maia, Kia Manawanui.
Arohanui.

15/02/2023

Tēnā koutou katoa, me te tangi atu ki a rātou kua ngaro ki te pō. He pānui aituā tēnei. Greetings to you all and acknowledging those who have been lost to the “night”. We are the bearer of sad news.

This afternoon our Fire and Emergency USAR Team retrieved the body they had located in the Muriwai landslide. It is with great sadness that we confirm that it is our missing firefighter from the Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Our heart goes out to his family and to his friends and colleagues in the brigade. His death is being felt by our Fire and Emergency whānau right across the country.

Flags will be flown at half mast on all fire stations to acknowledge our firefighter’s death.

We are working closely with Police as they lead the formal procedures that are required when someone dies in these circumstances.

Fire and Emergency respects the family’s wishes that we do not confirm the name of our fallen firefighter at this time.

Nōreira e te rangatira, haere ki o tūpuna. Moe mai, moe mai, moe mai rā. We bid you farewell great chief, as you journey to your ancestors. Rest In Peace.

15/02/2023

Onehunga station extends its deepest sympathies to the Muriwai brigade and community. We and the wider brigade stands with you at this time and will endeavour to support efforts in any way possible.