Portobello Volunteer Fire Brigade

21/09/2026

Daylight savings starts this Sunday. Time to check your smoke alarms.
We are happy to arrange Home Fire Safety Visits, so if you're not sure if you have your smoke alarms in the right place, or need help with installation etc, please send us a message.

01/08/2026

05/07/2026

Stay safe out there, avoid any unnecessary travel if possible.

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Update 11.10am:
We are continuing to support civil defence in the areas affected by flooding, and most particularly in Oamaru this morning.

Please stay up to date with MetService New Zealand forecasts and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Otago & Southland for your area and anywhere you are travelling. Your local council will have updates on local road closures.

Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade Waitaki Volunteer Fire Brigade Waitati Fire Brigade Waikouaiti Volunteer Fire Brigade Mosgiel Volunteer Fire Brigade Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade

Sunday:
With coastal Otago under heavy rain warnings and inland Otago expecting heavy snow, Fire and Emergency is ready to support our communities tonight, as always.

If life or safety is at risk, always call 111 straight away.

Follow the advice from your local council and civil defence, and avoid non-urgent travel.

Otago Civil Defence and Emergency Management Clutha District Council Dunedin City Council Waitaki District Council Queenstown Lakes District Council Central Otago District Council

10/04/2026

Up for Auction to raise funds for the Portobello Volunteer Fire Brigade to help fund a First Response Vehicle.
4 Person Golf Cart and trailer (Fundraiser)
Don't miss out on this amazing deal!

Sanyo four person golf cart for auction. It's petrol powered and performs well, simply press the accelerator and away you go. It comes with a custom built tra...

09/04/2026

Sorry for the delay in stats everyone, the Easter Bunny had us on a wild egg hunt to find these 😉🐰🐣

07/03/2026

03/02/2026

So easy folks!

🔥 Planning to light a big fire during open season? Let us know! You can do this quickly using the 'lighting a fire in open season' tile at www.firepermit.nz
👩‍🚒 Unwanted callouts place a significant burden on our people, particularly volunteers, pulling them away from work and family.
👎 These unnecessary responses reduce availability for genuine emergencies and can increase risk to communities.
👍 Unwanted responses can be minimised by letting us know before lighting a fire. That way when someone sees the smoke and calls 111, our emergency calltakers can quickly check that it's your fire they're reporting.

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