Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade

23/07/2026

Congratulations to Firefighters Corbin Provis and Ross Coleman who have just passed their Firefighters course. A year long process of study and training with a final week long course. Pictured here with Lu Billett who did an amazing job with their training.

26/03/2026

Things may be heating up in the Middle East, but it doesn't mean you should be storing explosives in your home.

🔥 Fuel is flammable. Stockpiling it can be dangerous. 💥

👉 https://www.epa.govt.nz/everyday-environment/petrol/

We understand people in our communities are concerned about the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel, and it may be tempting to store extra fuel on your property. Fire and Emergency does not recommend this.

Fuel is a highly flammable substance, and storing large quantities of it comes with serious fire danger.

A fire involving fuel spreads rapidly and releases a lot of heat. Even a small spill can cause a devastating fire that will spread incredibly quickly.

Find further information on the storage of your existing fuel: www.epa.govt.nz/everyday-environment/petrol/

08/03/2026

Happy International Woman's Day! A special shout out to the awesome ladies from the Hokitika Fire Brigade Lisa , Luzanne and Samantha. Thank you for everything you do for the community.

Fire and Emergency NZ

03/03/2026

17/02/2026

Was there a pot of gold under last night's rainbow? 💰🍀🌈

We didn't check, we were too busy with our training exercise! 🚒🚒

Our brigade trains twice a month on a variety of skills, to make sure we're ready when the siren sounds:
🔥 Fires
🌳🐈 Rescues
💥🚗 Vehicle crashes
🚑 Medical assistance
🧪 Hazardous substances

We're ready for an emergency, but are you?? 👀
There's no better time than NOW to talk with your family or household about your plan. Build your customised 3-step escape plan here: https://www.fireandemergency.nz/home-fire-safety/3-step-escape-plan

09/02/2026

10 years ago: Westland High School fire, Monday 8th February 2016, 12:48pm.

This was no doubt Hokitika's most significant fire of the decade, with the 2-storey school office and hall destroyed, multiple classrooms affected and the school community impacted for several years.

Fire fighters put in efforts from the ground and from the roof to cut the fire off from spreading to the wings, but this was challenging due to fire tracks inside walls and ceiling cavities.

The incident was attended by fire crews from:
🚒 Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade
🚒 Ross Volunteer Fire Brigade
🚒 Kumara Volunteer Fire Brigade
🚒 Greymouth Volunteer Fire Brigade
🚒 Cobden Volunteer Fire Brigade
🚒 Brunner Volunteer Fire Brigade
🚁 With a special appearance by Anderson Helicopters.

📷 Photos credit: Kate Veale at K8zphotography

02/01/2026

...and the numbers are in!

In 2025 we responded to 165 calls, which is a fairly typical number for our brigade.

Have a happy 2026, people of Hokitika, we hope not to cross paths with you this year 😅❤️

(But seriously, call 111 if you need us)