Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade

Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade We are a small NZ volunteer fire brigade located in Otematata, we have on average 65 calls a year

⏰🚒 Daylight Saving is coming!Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and daylight saving is just around the corner!...
23/09/2026

⏰🚒 Daylight Saving is coming!

Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and daylight saving is just around the corner! ☀️

This Sunday, 27 September, the clocks move forward one hour — which means one less hour in bed, but plenty more daylight to enjoy! 😴➡️☀️

While you’re changing the clocks, it’s also a great opportunity to give your smoke alarms a quick check.

🔔 Test that they’re working
🧹 Give them a clean if they’re looking a little dusty
🏠 Make sure you have working smoke alarms in the right places
🚪 Take a moment to think about your escape plan and make sure everyone in the household knows what to do

A couple of minutes spent checking now could make a huge difference if you ever need them.

And if your phone automatically changes the time for you, congratulations — you’ve just avoided one job! 😂

Enjoy the extra daylight, stay safe, and don’t forget those smoke alarms. 🚒❤️

30/08/2026

Truck cleaning - team work makes the dream work. New members welcome. We meet Mondays at 7pm

Yesterday, the Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade held a special muster for local children and adults, starting at 4 o’clo...
17/08/2026

Yesterday, the Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade held a special muster for local children and adults, starting at 4 o’clock. It was a fantastic afternoon, with plenty of fun, learning and laughter. Of course, there was also pizza, chocolate cake and ice cream to keep everyone happy! A huge thankyou to the Otematata Best Dam Pub for the yummy pizzas.

The children moved around a number of different workstations, getting a hands-on look at some of the things our firefighters do. They had the opportunity to practise CPR on dummies, learn how to bandage injuries, and even put bandages on their own teddy bears. They also got to dress up in fire brigade uniforms and have a good look around the station.

A huge thank you goes to Tanya Humphreys , who organised the afternoon and did a fabulous job. The kids had a wonderful time, and it was great to see so much enthusiasm and interest from everyone who came along.

It was such a successful afternoon that we’ll certainly be doing it again!

12/08/2026

Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade wishes to thank our communities and neighbouring brigades for their support over the FENZ proposal to remove our Tanker from the station. FENZ have just communicated that the proposal has been withdrawn and a broader approach will be taken into looking at their operational capabilities The Thursday evening meeting has now got a new agenda. We would still love to see as many people as possible at our community meeting this Thursday 13th 7pm at the station.
We will take this opportunity to talk through what has happened , update you on how the brigade is going, and share a few things with you. Most importantly , it will be a chance for everyone to come along, have a chat, catchup and enjoy a bit of community time together.
Refreshments will be available , so come along, bring your friends and family, and let’s celebrate this fantastic outcome together.
We look forward to seeing you all there .
Again Thankyou for your support.
Otematata Volunteers

11/08/2026

REQUESTING YOUR SUPPORT The Otematata Fire Brigade request your attendance at an urgent meeting to be held at the Otematata Fire Station at 7pm on Thursday 13th August.
FENZ New Zealand is currently proposing to remove an asset from our station unless they can be convinced otherwise.
There have been several meetings in- house with FENZ representatives to try and avoid this however we now believe the time has come to inform the local community and affected people of the proposal and to ask for your support.
Details of the proposal and what this may mean to you will be discussed and made clear at the meeting.
Please come and support your brigade and your community.
Sincerely
Otematata Brigade

Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade had an activities night with the Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade . The Otematata District ...
10/08/2026

Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade had an activities night with the Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade . The Otematata District Club was opened for us to play Pool , Darts , indoor Bowls and co****le . We were playing to win the Thomas Jopson Memorial Cup . Great night was had by all and Otematata narrowly won the cup for this year . Huge Thankyou to everyone .

❄️🌨 Spring is just around the corner… but we’re not out of the winter woods yet! 🌨❄️With snow and black ice still making...
07/08/2026

❄️🌨 Spring is just around the corner… but we’re not out of the winter woods yet! 🌨❄️

With snow and black ice still making an appearance across the region, it’s important to stay alert whenever you’re on the road. Just because the calendar is edging towards spring doesn’t mean winter has packed its bags!

If you’re heading out:
🚗 Slow down and drive to the conditions.
🧊 Be especially cautious on bridges, shaded areas, and rural roads where black ice can be difficult to spot.
❄️ Clear all ice and snow from your vehicle before setting off.
⏱️ Leave a little earlier so there’s no need to rush.

Remember, black ice is called black ice for a reason—you usually don’t see it until you’ve already found it!

Take care, keep warm, and let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe. 🚒❤️

Jason Walker has resigned after many years in the Otematata Volunteer Fire BrigadeAfter 19 years of dedicated service, J...
28/07/2026

Jason Walker has resigned after many years in the Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade
After 19 years of dedicated service, Jason Walker has retired from the Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Nineteen years is far more than just a number—it represents countless callouts, missed family moments, long hours of training, and an unwavering commitment to serving others whenever the community needed him.
During his time with the brigade, Jason proudly served as Chief Fire Officer, leading with integrity, calmness, and genuine care for both his fellow firefighters and the people of Otematata. He has been a mentor, a leader, and a trusted friend, always willing to share his knowledge, lend a hand, and support those around him.
The impact Jason has made cannot be measured simply by the years he has served, but by the lives he has touched, the people he has inspired, and the strength he has helped build within our brigade. His dedication, generosity, and quiet leadership have left a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten.
While we'll miss seeing Jason around the station and standing alongside us on the truck, we know his contribution to the brigade and our community will continue to be felt for many years to come.
On behalf of the Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade and the wider Otematata community, thank you, Jason, for your outstanding service, your leadership, and your friendship. We are deeply grateful for everything you have given over the past 19 years, and we wish you every happiness in this well-earned retirement.

In our corner of New Zealand, we respond to it all - fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and yes… even ...
04/06/2026

In our corner of New Zealand, we respond to it all - fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and yes… even animal rescues!

But to keep it that way, we need more locals to join the team. No experience needed, just a willingness to learn and a commitment to helping others.

If showing up when it matters is your kind of thing, get in touch - we’re recruiting now!

Contact us today, we can show you what we do on a training night, introduce you to our team and equipment, and work out what you can do to help the community too.

Jason 0210364143
Hayden 0273183323

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2 Glendhu Crescent
Otematata
9412

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