Nelson Fire

11/06/2026

Flashback Friday 🔥

A tribute to the firefighters who came before us and the jobs that shaped our brigade history.

We’d love to hear the stories behind these moments — if you were there, or know someone who was, tag them in the comments and share your memories.

Grampians fire 1997.

04/06/2026

Flashback Friday 🔥

A tribute to the firefighters who came before us and the jobs that shaped our brigade history.

We’d love to hear the stories behind these moments — if you were there, or know someone who was, tag them in the comments and share your memories.

"Touch the Sea" Mapua aquarium 2011.

04/06/2026

A glimpse of what the future could look like.

02/06/2026

With the bad weather over the weekend, a Swift Water Rescue Team was assembled. A team of eight based themselves in Nelson, ready to respond wherever needed.
Here they are giving the duty crew a look through some of their specialist rescue gear.

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

Flashback Friday 🔥

A tribute to the firefighters who came before us and the jobs that helped shape our brigade’s history.

We’d love to hear the stories behind these moments — if you were there, or know someone who was, tag them in the comments and share your memories.

📍 The Warehouse fire — 1992
We’re unsure who the firefighters are in this photo, so if you recognise anyone, let us know.

26/05/2026

A few snapshots from Red Watch training over their two-day shifts.

21/05/2026

Flashback Friday 🔥

A tribute to the firefighters who came before us and the jobs that shaped our brigade history.

We’d love to hear the stories behind these moments — if you were there, or know someone who was, tag them in the comments and share your memories.

Starting off with the Majestic Theatre fire, January 1996.