Te Karaka Volunteer Fire Brigade

Te Karaka Volunteer Fire Brigade Te Karaka is a small rural township 30km North of Gisborne City. Our brigade has an operational establishment of 7, with 11 staff in total.

Chief Fire Officer Jamie Simpson
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Murray Burgess
Senior Station Officer Robert Korte

Op Support Station Officer Don Bloomfield

Senior Firefighter Steve Burgess
Senior Firefighter Antony Ruru
Qualified Firefighter Bryce Simpson
Qualified Firefighter Wayne Robinson
Firefighter Richard Recalde
Recruit Firefighter Nadene Barwick
Recruit Firefighter Nelson Moran
Recruit Firef

ighter Isaiah Moran

Op Support (EMT) Pete McQuillan
Op Support Hinemoa Mauirere
Op Support Wayne Rogers

πŸš’πŸ”₯ FINAL CALL – Te Karaka πŸ”₯πŸš’We’re out TOMORROW – last chance to book your FREE Home Fire Safety Visit!Also in:πŸ“ Whatatut...
29/03/2026

πŸš’πŸ”₯ FINAL CALL – Te Karaka πŸ”₯πŸš’

We’re out TOMORROW – last chance to book your FREE Home Fire Safety Visit!

Also in:
πŸ“ Whatatutu & Puha – Wednesday

βœ”οΈ Smoke alarms checked/installed
βœ”οΈ Escape plans sorted
βœ”οΈ Fire safety advice

πŸ‘‰ Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/Wv6NAWyqym
πŸ“² Or text Analese: 027 305 3032

Keep our whānau safe ❀️

18/03/2026

Training Cluster Night for our West Brigades πŸ™Œ

Te Karaka, Whatatutu, Matawai, Eastland, Gisborne.

Lots of learning and laughs shared. The best part of nights like this is the whakawhanaungatanga β€” building connections and supporting one another.

Looking forward to more nights like this

09/03/2026

πŸš’πŸ”₯ Te Karaka – We’re Coming to You! πŸ”₯πŸš’
The countdown is on – not long to go! Make sure your whare is booked in!

On Monday 30 March 2026, your local brigade will be out in the Te Karaka area offering FREE Home Fire Safety Visits.

A Home Fire Safety Visit is a simple way to make sure your whānau and home are protected. Our team will:

βœ… Check your smoke alarms
βœ… Install FREE smoke alarms if needed
βœ… Help create an escape plan
βœ… Share practical fire safety advice
βœ… Answer any pātai you may have
It’s quick, friendly, and could save lives.

πŸ‘‰ Register before 30 March 2026
πŸ“² Scan the QR code or click the link below to register today:
https://forms.office.com/r/Wv6NAWyqym
OR Analese Ruru 0273053032

Our team will be in touch closer to the time to confirm your visit.

Let’s work together to keep Te Karaka safe.
πŸ”₯πŸš’ Don’t wait – register now! πŸš’πŸ”₯

πŸš’πŸ”₯ Te Karaka – We’re Coming to You! πŸ”₯πŸš’On Monday 30th March 2026, your local brigade will be out in the Te Karaka area of...
17/02/2026

πŸš’πŸ”₯ Te Karaka – We’re Coming to You! πŸ”₯πŸš’

On Monday 30th March 2026, your local brigade will be out in the Te Karaka area offering FREE Home Fire Safety Visits.

A Home Fire Safety Visit is a simple way to make sure your whānau and home are protected. Our team will:
βœ… Check your smoke alarms
βœ… Install FREE smoke alarms if needed
βœ… Help create an escape plan
βœ… Give practical fire safety advice
βœ… Answer any questions you may have

It’s quick, friendly, and could save lives.

πŸ‘‰ Be sure to register before 30th March 2026
πŸ“² Scan the QR code to register today

Our team will be in contact with you closer to the time to confirm your visit.

Let’s work together to keep Te Karaka safe.

09/02/2026

Parts of the area have had no phone and no internet coverage for most of yesterday. The providers are taking an exceptionally slow response to repairing the issue and it may be out for more hours to come. The 111 system still works from any phone and we have tested this. For those who can get this message, please spread it to those who can't. There is also a call point ( Manual fire alarm) on the front of the Fire Station if required. Break glass and switch the switch. Wait there and we will respond.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year. With last nights callout, our total for this year is 73 c...
31/12/2025

We would like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous new year. With last nights callout, our total for this year is 73 calls. A record year for us. We need your help more than ever. We need volunteers! Message the page or talk to one of our members about joining. You won't regret it.

Congratulations Sally, well deserved πŸ†
14/12/2025

Congratulations Sally, well deserved πŸ†

A blast from the past with a few firsts for New Zealand.
17/09/2025

A blast from the past with a few firsts for New Zealand.

Address

23 Library Road
Te Karaka
4022

Telephone

8623503

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