Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Station

27/08/2026

Extremely proud of my crew today! ❤️🚒

We backed up our mates at Te Karaka at a structure fire, working together as a team and supporting each other when it mattered.

It’s days like today that remind me how proud I am to lead such a committed crew. Great mahi, team! 👏🔥

Could you be part of that team too?
We have roles to suit all capabilities. Come down, have a kōrero and see what being part of your local volunteer fire brigade is all about. 🚒

26/08/2026

🔥 Training Night Has Changed! 🚒

Our Whatatutu Fire Brigade training nights have now moved to Tuesdays 6pm

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, come down to the fire station and have a kōrero with us. No pressure, no commitment — just come and meet the crew and find out what we’re about.

There are roles to suit all abilities, and you don’t have to be a firefighter to be an important part of our brigade.

👨‍🚒 Come along. Have a kōrero. See where you could fit in.

Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade — supporting our community, together. ❤️

11/08/2026

🚒 Training tonight – managing our air!

Tonight we put the BA on and got stuck into moderate to heavy tasks, focusing on air consumption, controlled breathing and working efficiently under pressure.

It’s not just about getting the job done — it’s about managing ourselves, our air and our workload so we can operate safely and get home.

Train hard. Breathe smart. Get home safe. 💪🔥

Thanks to Andy Moore for dropping off a culvert with his tractor for us to use for training.

04/08/2026

In light of recent shakes 🫨🛘we’ve had in the region, it’s a timely reminder to get serious about getting an emergency kit together or check the one you have.

https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/household/supplies

30/07/2026

Nau mai, haere mai! A warm welcome to all our new followers, and thank you to everyone who has liked and supported the Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade page.

We’re proud to serve our community and look forward to sharing our training, emergency responses, fire safety messages, and the everyday work of our amazing volunteers.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Your support means a great deal to our brigade and our community.

Ngā mihi nui ❤️🚒

29/07/2026

28/07/2026

A timely reminder of why it’s so important to ensure livestock 🐴🐄🐑🐕are safely contained.

This morning, one young driver was fortunate the outcome wasn’t far worse after encountering a horse on the road. Incidents like this can have devastating consequences for motorists, passengers, and the animals involved.

If you own livestock, please take a few extra moments to check your fences and gates. That small effort could prevent a serious crash—or even save a life.
If you see wandering stock either contact owner or call 0800 484 849 to report wandering stock/ animals.

Let’s all do our part to keep our rural roads safe.

28/07/2026

Changing the environment changes the challenge.

Tonight our crew put their skills to work, setting up a water supply and delivery in a different location. Training like this builds confidence, teamwork, and readiness for when the call comes.

Always learning. Always improving. 🚒👊🏻

A big thank you to the residents of Ngāwari Place for your understanding and support while we carried out our training. We appreciate the opportunity to train in our community and your patience while we help keep our skills sharp.

Thank you Evelyn for being our photographer 📸

27/07/2026

🚒 Community Notice 🚒

If you see our fire truck and firefighters around Ngāwari Place tomorrow evening ( Tuesday 28th July) between 6:00pm and 8:00pm, don’t worry – we’ll just be carrying out a training exercise.

Training like this helps our volunteers practise their skills in a realistic environment so we’re ready to respond when our community needs us most.

Thanks for your understanding and support. If you’re passing by, please take extra care and follow any directions from our crew.

We appreciate your continued support of the Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade. ❤️

16/07/2026

🔥 Winter Fire Safety Starts at Home ❄️

As the temperatures drop, the risk of house fires increases. A few simple checks can make all the difference in keeping you and your whānau safe this winter.

✔️ Keep heaters at least 1 metre away from anything that can burn.
✔️ Clean your dryer lint filter before every use.
✔️ Check electric blankets for hot spots or damage before using them.
✔️ Have your chimney cleaned before lighting the first fire of the season.
✔️ Cool ashes completely in a metal bucket with water before disposing of them.
✔️ Make sure your smoke alarms are working.

A little prevention today can help avoid a tragedy tomorrow.

For more winter fire safety tips, visit:
Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Winter Fire Safety⁠

https://www.fireandemergency.nz/winter-fire-safety/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17890521353&gbraid=0AAAAADhh34_7wCJ4HS4mwB2m9UaxdPydx&gclid=Cj0KCQjwguLSBhDLARIsAH-yPrFKrvi_cm_QO1R8YoEQb6VG2ufoCzFYgEVDoP1zy8JJ8zSKQkeZaBYaAskZEALw_wcB

Stay warm, stay safe! ❤️🚒