Kaiapoi Fire Brigade

13/09/2026

05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all dads and especially the firefighter dads! 🚒❤️

Behind every firefighter is a family who understands the late nights, the call-outs, and the moments when Dad has to leave at a moment’s notice. But being a firefighter dad is about more than protecting the community — it’s about being a hero at home too.

To all the firefighter dads who lead by example, stay strong and inspire the next generation — Happy Father’s Day! 👨‍🚒❤️

02/09/2026

Calls so far this year are 1 up on the same time last year, a total of 34 calls for the month of August
🔥 While fire danger is expected to rise gradually through spring, strong westerly winds may bring periods of elevated fire danger in some regions
🌱 As spring progresses clear dead and dry vegetation from around buildings, make sure emergency vehicles can easily access your property, ensure water supplies are available and keep spring grass growth under control
🍃 How quickly conditions change will depend on spring weather, including temperature, rainfall, humidity, and strong winds
🏡 Now is the time to get prepared. Review your plans, talk with your community, and take practical steps to reduce fire risk before conditions become more challenging
For more information go to: checkitsalright.nz/prepare-for-wildfire

11/08/2026

Hi Kaiapoi,
Here’s a question.
What do you think about us and what we do for the wider community?
Now’s your chance to show support for us if you feel like we deserve it
Please follow the link and let’s get Kaiapoi on the map
Thanks from all the team
https://www.ufba.org.nz/brigade-of-the-year-2026

🔥 WHO DESERVES TO BE NZ’S VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE OF THE YEAR? 🔥

Every day, volunteer fire brigades across Aotearoa show up for their communities — any time, every time.

They’re there when the siren sounds 🚨 but their contribution goes far beyond emergency response. They visit our schools, support local events, lend a hand when times are tough and help make our communities stronger.

Now it’s your turn to show up for them ❤️

To celebrate International Volunteer Year 2026, the UFBA has launched our Brigade of the Year 2026 campaign, and we want to hear what makes your local volunteer fire brigade special.

💬 Tell us their story.
Maybe they go above and beyond for your community.
Maybe they’ve been there for you or someone you know.
Maybe they have incredible team spirit.
Or maybe you simply want to acknowledge all the times they’ve shown up for you and your community.

📅 Nominations close Sunday 11 October.

🏆 Three brigades will be named Brigade of the Year 2026 for the Small, Medium and Large Brigade categories and receive a trophy and vouchers to support the brigade and its members. The winners will be announced at the UFBA's Conference Hui on 25 October.

👉 Full details including the nomination form and terms and conditions are available on the UFBA’s website: https://www.ufba.org.nz/brigade-of-the-year-2026

31/07/2026

Bit of a play around with AI today, transforming our old station into the new

07/07/2026

Awesome feed and a great team
Get behind Get Snooked and support them like they are supporting so many others

01/07/2026

Another busy start to the year for the brigade, a total of 157 for the first 6 months, down 12 from this time last year, (which is good) when you work this out we are still having 1 call every 1.15 days

29/05/2026

Can you Help
Fire brigades use Vehicle Extrication Training to practice saving lives during car crashes. Crews use specialised tools like hydraulic cutters, spreaders, and rams (often called the Jaws of Life) to systematically dismantle a car around a trapped patient.
We are on the hunt for cars, do you have one thats no longer required that you'd like to donate to the Kaiapoi Fire Brigade, so we can practice our skills.

23/05/2026

Here’s our Sky Tower team pre start, they all look fresh and ready to go …… was a different story at the top, well done team, and all the others that achieved this great climb today