Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade

06/06/2026

Call # 141. 6/6/26. Kitchen fire out on arrival. 1.47pm. 811, 817.

05/06/2026

Call # 140. 5/6/26. 11.22pm. 8133.

04/06/2026

❄️🔥 Electric Blanket Safety Reminder 🔥❄️

As the colder weather arrives, electric blankets can help keep you warm but it’s important to use them safely. 🛏️

✔️ Check your electric blanket for wear, frayed cords, scorch marks, or damage before use
✔️ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
✔️ Turn it off before going to sleep, unless it is designed for overnight use
✔️ Never fold or tuck it in tightly while switched on
✔️ Store it flat or loosely rolled when not in use
✔️ Replace old or damaged blankets

⚠️ If in doubt, have it checked or replace it. Your safety comes first.

Stay warm and stay safe this winter. 💙

01/06/2026

Call # 139. 1/6/26. Trees on fire. 8.32pm. Hunt 797, 8111.

01/06/2026

Call # 138. 1/6/26. Domestic alarm activation. 4.34pm. 811.

01/06/2026

Call # 137. 1/6/26. Controlled slash burn. 3.10pm. 811.

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Congratulations to our six people who have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. 🎖️

Each recipient has made an indelible mark on their brigades and or the communities they serve. We are extremely proud that they have been honoured in this manner.

This year’s recipients of King’s Birthday Honours for services to Fire and Emergency are:
• Mr Esitone (Leota Pauga Esitone) Pauga – appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
• Ms Michele Margot Poole – appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
• Mr Ian John Blunt – award of the King’s Service Medal (KSM)
• Mr Edward Keith (Ted) Ford – award of the King’s Service Medal (KSM)
• Mr Graeme Lawrence Kates – award of the King’s Service Medal (KSM)
• Mr Ralph Edward Pitcher – award of the King’s Service Medal (KSM).

You can read more about the recipients on our website here https://www.fireandemergency.nz/incidents-and-news/news-and-media/fire-and-emergency-kings-birthday-honours/

31/05/2026

Call # 136. 31/5/26. Kakariki. 8.30pm. 811, 8111.

31/05/2026

Call # 135. 31/5/26. Trees on fire. 4.58pm. Hunt 797, 8111.