Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade attends around 400 calls each year and strongly promotes Fire Safety.

Fire Safety is an extremely important part of our role as a local Fire Brigade. On here we will give you reminders and ideas on how to be prepared and help your families be prepared.

Recently, we had a crew compete in the Canterbury Provincial Fire Brigades Association 2026 Road Crash Rescue (RCR) Chal...
05/06/2026

Recently, we had a crew compete in the Canterbury Provincial Fire Brigades Association 2026 Road Crash Rescue (RCR) Challenge in Hornby, putting our skills, teamwork and problem-solving to the test.

This competition involves responding to lifelike crash scenarios, including getting access to patients, extraction, treating patients and putting our medical skills to the test. These scenarios are a great test of our skills, and they’re a vital part of making sure we’re ready when it matters most.

Our team - coached by Martin Thornley and consisting of Peter Helps (Lead), George Bright, Sam Wootton, Brent Wood, Martin Pugh and Lollie Stallard-Leen won the Time Critical Scenario and placed fourth overall - a fantastic result for their first time competing together 👏

A massive thank you to everyone involved in organising and running the event - including the patients.

Next up, the team will be travelling to Feilding to compete in the National RCR Challenge from 11-13 June. Join us in wishing them the best of luck! 💪

🚒 Callout Update – End of May 2026 🚒Our brigade has responded to 177 callouts so far this year – currently sitting at 6 ...
02/06/2026

🚒 Callout Update – End of May 2026 🚒

Our brigade has responded to 177 callouts so far this year – currently sitting at 6 fewer than the same time in 2025.

The types of incidents we’re attending remain largely consistent, with structure fires, motor vehicle crashes, weather-related calls, and alarm activations all tracking very similar to last year.

Notable changes include:
🌿 Vegetation fires up 40% compared to 2025
🚑 Medical calls down 35% compared to 2025

A big thank you to our volunteers for their continued dedication to keeping our community safe. 💪

Over the weekend, ten of our members sweated their way up 51 floors of the sky tower, as part of the Firefighter Sky Tow...
26/05/2026

Over the weekend, ten of our members sweated their way up 51 floors of the sky tower, as part of the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge (https://firefighterschallenge.org.nz/), all in the aim of fundraising for Blood Cancer NZ. Everyone made it to the top with several PBs achieved. Along the way we raised $8544 to help our fellow kiwis living with blood cancer. Well done team! 👏👏👏

Fundraising is still open if you'd like to contribute 😊 https://firefighterschallenge.org.nz/t/2026-rangiora-volunteer-fire-brigade

🚒 Help Wanted – Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade Needs You! 🚒Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is on the lookout for one (o...
18/05/2026

🚒 Help Wanted – Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade Needs You! 🚒

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is on the lookout for one (or two!) great people to help behind the scenes. You can apply for either role - or both if that’s your thing.

📊 Treasurer
Perfect for someone who’s good with numbers

• Looks after accounts, payments, and invoices
• Keeps financial records accurate
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Assisting with Year End accounts and reporting as required
• Experience with Xero is a big bonus

📝 Secretary
Ideal for an organised communicator

• Takes minutes at meetings
• Manages admin and correspondence
• Keeps records organised
• Orders medals and awards for Honours event
• Organises invitations and RSVPs for brigade functions
• Good computer skills (email, documents, spreadsheets)
• Experience with meeting minute-taking is highly desirable

Both roles are super important to keeping the brigade running smoothly and supporting our community. Training and support provided, and you’ll be joining a great bunch of people.

📅 Keen?

Applications close 5pm Tues 26th May 2026. Please message us or contact Brook Retallick at [email protected] to find out more - and let us know which role you’re interested in.

14/05/2026

This is us… could this be you?

We are on the lookout for a couple of individuals ready to step up, fill the boots, and be part of something bigger. We’re everyday locals, all volunteers, driven by one thing: helping our community when it matters most.

Do you have availability during the day? Want to make a real difference where you live?

Then the Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade might just be calling your name. Flick us a message and we will put you in touch with the team.

14/04/2026

RANGIORA VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Sky Tower Challenge | The team at the Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade are raising money for those affected by blood cancer by participating in the annual Sky Tower Challenge.
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Support their efforts where you can and donate through the QR code.
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And if you see them training in their full gear and Breathing Apparatus at one of our NC Sports Fitness gyms, don’t forget to give them a thumbs up 👍 to show your support!!
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A little help goes a long way!

Our current call volume stands at 106 for the year, compared to 95 calls received during the same period in 2025. Vegeta...
05/04/2026

Our current call volume stands at 106 for the year, compared to 95 calls received during the same period in 2025. Vegetation fires and motor vehicle accidents have seen a 10% increase from last year. Alarm activations are up 45% from the previous year. Encouragingly, medical events have decreased by 15%.

04/04/2026

Will you check your smoke alarms this daylight saving, question?

1. Check your smoke alarms are working by pressing the button. The end of a broom handle is a great help! 🧹

2. While you’re there give them a little dust, a minute of maintenance could save lives!

3. Check in on elderly whānau or neighbours. Fifty percent of avoidable deaths in house fires are people over the age of 60. This is something we can change.

It's not rocket science, do it today 🚀

Happy Easter Rangiora!While the kiddos get ready for the Easter egg hunt, how about helping Easter Smokey get to the saf...
01/04/2026

Happy Easter Rangiora!

While the kiddos get ready for the Easter egg hunt, how about helping Easter Smokey get to the safe meeting place (maybe there's an egg hidden there!)

Learn more and build your 3-Step Escape Plan at www.escapemyhouse.nz

🔥 Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser This Saturday! 🌭Come down and grab a sausage this Saturday between 10am and 2pm and help sup...
12/03/2026

🔥 Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser This Saturday! 🌭

Come down and grab a sausage this Saturday between 10am and 2pm and help support members of the Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade who are taking on the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge!

Some of our firefighters will be tackling the gruelling challenge of climbing Auckland’s Sky Tower in full firefighting gear to raise funds for Blood Cancer New Zealand. It’s a tough event for a great cause, and every sausage sold helps us get one step closer to the top!

Bring the family, say hello to the crew, and enjoy a classic sausage sizzle while supporting a great cause.

📍 Outside PAK'nSAVE Rangiora, 2 Southbrook Road
🕙 Saturday, 10am–2pm

Your support means a lot to our brigade and to the people this challenge helps. See you there! 👨‍🚒🔥

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134 Percival Street
Rangiora
7400

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