Kaiaua Fire Brigade

17/10/2023

Kia Ora koutou, this page will no longer be active. Please head over to Kaiaua Volunteer Fire Brigade and like/follow the page to stay updated and keep in touch with us 🔥🚒

🚒 🔥 Kia Ora koutou, welcome to the new official page for Kaiaua Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Please like and follow this page to ensure you stay up to date on important fire updates, events we are hosting around the community, what life of a volunteer is like and how you could play a vital role in keeping our community safe 🙌🏾

22/09/2023

Kia Ora Kaiaua Community,

Please be advised of the weather update for our region.

Timelines – Midnight Saturday when thunderstorms predicted to hit - these could have potential to stall ( as this is what happened in Gore / Queenstown) possible rain 40-100mls over 24 hours

Presently no warning for us, however this may change

Drain networks all working and below capacity

Roads all ok

Not expecting wind issues

Neap tides, so no concern on coastal erosion

Keep an eye on MetService New Zealand updates and our Kaiaua Fire page.

Ngā mihi
Kaiaua Fire

06/09/2023

06.09.2023: Kaiaua Fire Training - Sturctural Fire/Search and rescue

Kia Ora koutou, we hope everyone has been well and safe. We are slowly getting some nice spring days which is lovely. Our crew at Kaiaua Fire completed a training exercise at the station which simulated a structural fire and search & resecue. This training was run by our Station Training Coordinator- Senior Firefighter Pask. Crew turned out to the “call”, had to establish water, run 2 deliveries and enter the building donned up in Breathing Apparatus to carry out a search and rescue. We had FF Laker on a branch, containing the “fire” site. FF’s Bosson, Beazley & McLaren were the BA crew who also had to manage the ECO board. FF Martin played the role of the person stuck in the building. FF’s Runga and Unasa were tasked with establishing water using the B-type pump, then moved into the pump operator role ensuring all crew had good water supply to keep everyone safe. This entire exercise was under the guidance and command of our Officer in Charge SFF Pask.

Our Group Manager and Assistant Commander Brendon Irwin attended training and shared his knowledge, guidance and great wisdom to support our crew with this training exercise. Ngā mihi for your manaaki (support) and mātauranga (knowledge) Assistant Commander Irwin.

Overall, the crew did an awesome job and all supported eachother with great communication, team work and strength. We continue to conduct these kind of trainings to ensure we are prepared and ready to serve our community. Ka mau te wehi koutou! (Awesome job everyone).

If you’re interested in checking out more of what we do, come on down to the station Wednesday nights from 5:30pm or send us a message.

01/08/2023

Using a charger that isn't compatible with your device can cause it to overheat, catch fire, or explode. 🔥

Don't mix chargers and devices. Always charge while you’re awake and present and disconnect the device as soon as it’s fully charged. 🔋

Find out more at: www.fireandemergency.nz/home-fire-safety/home-fire-hazards/lithium-ion-battery-safety/

15/07/2023

Celebrating Matariki … ⭐️ A Beautiful Kai, Waiatas around the Fire 🔥, sharing stories and plenty of conversations.

Thank you to the team at Eco Quest for putting these festivities on for our community. Great to be apart of this event .

Mānawatia a Matariki 💫

13/07/2023

Stay safe over the long weekend .. enjoy the celebrations

𝐌𝐚̄𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐢

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in midwinter and for Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. It is a time for remembrance, celebrating the present and looking to the future.

It’s chilly out there so if you are celebrating Matariki with some night-time start gazing and lighting a brazier or outdoor fire to keep warm make sure you check out our tips you keep you and your whānau safe. https://www.checkitsalright.nz/reduce-your-risk/fire-pits-braziers

If you are celebrating inside – make sure you keep any clothing, bedding, or other flammable materials a metre from the heater or fireplace!

11/07/2023

Mānawatia a Matariki! Matariki and Puanga are a time for reflection and renewal to honour the past and embrace the future. It’s also a time to come together to share kai with friends and whānau.

If this Matariki is the first time you’re thinking of cooking a feast in the ground with a hāngī, umu, braai or lovo, you’ll wanna check out our tips for keeping your whare and whenua safe at: [www.checkitsalright.nz/reduce-your-risk/cultural-cooking-fires](https://www.checkitsalright.nz/reduce-your-risk/cultural-cooking-fires)

05/07/2023

Nothing like an inside training on a chilly winters 🌧 evening .. Knots 🪢 revision and checking out the new ladder 🪜.

Consolidation Done for our 3 newest Fire Fighters 🧑‍🚒 👨‍🚒 👩‍🚒

19/06/2023

It’s Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week and we are thanking our volunteers and their whānau, employers and friends who support them to serve their communities. ❤️

Our volunteers are there for you when times are tough. They are available 24/7, 365 days a year and respond to a range of emergencies, not just fires. 🚒

Join us in saying thank you to our amazing volunteers and everyone who supports them for their incredible contributions by leaving a comment below. 👇

06/06/2023