Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade

30/04/2026

Everyone should be extremely concerned about the number of people dying on our roads.

Read more here 🔗 www.police.govt.nz/news/release/loved-ones-lost-recent-rise-road-deaths

24/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
We will remember them.

14/04/2026

Send us a message! We can help ♥️

13/04/2026

11/04/2026

We don’t want you to see what we’ve seen - please slow down.

07/04/2026

Tomorrow, between 7.30am and 8.30am, members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union will be stopping work for one hour.

We will continue to answer 111 fire calls. Volunteer stations in the affected cities and towns will respond, as they regularly do when there are multiple emergencies.

If you are at home, do not leave cooking unattended. Make sure you have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and living area. If there is a fire, get out, stay out, and call 111.

If you are at work, know your building evacuation plan. If there is a fire or the fire alarm sounds, exit the building, assemble at your safe meeting place and call 111.

If you are on a job site that uses spark or heat generating tools, we ask you to refrain from using these tools during this hour.

It is important to acknowledge that this strike action will not affect the parts of the country served by our volunteers.

If you are unsure whether your area is affected, please visit https://shorturl.at/thoU5

03/04/2026

⏰ It’s time to turn those clocks back - AND check your smoke alarms!

🚨 Here’s a few handy tips to ensure your smoke alarms are in tip top condition, and ready to save your lives!

❓Did you know we provide in home safety checks, ensuring you have enough smoke alarms and that they’re in the right places? If something is amiss we will also fix it up or install new alarms for you!

💬 Contact us if you’d like to know more

30/03/2026

Here’s a cross-section of what a clogged chimney can look like… 👀

Remember, swept chimneys are safe chimneys!

Before you light your first fire this winter, make sure to get your chimney cleaned.

📸: Southland – Fire and Emergency

24/03/2026

⛽️ We understand people in our community are concerned about the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel, and it may be tempting to store extra fuel on your property.
🔥 Fire and Emergency does not recommend this.
Fuel is a highly flammable substance, and storing large quantities of it comes with serious fire danger.
A fire involving fuel spreads rapidly and releases a lot of heat. Even a small spill can cause a devastating fire that will spread incredibly quickly.

ℹ️ Find further information on the storage of your existing fuel: ww.epa.govt.nz/everyday-environment/petrol/

22/03/2026