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

The end of an era. For last 64 years we have conducted a siren and turnout system test every Sunday at 9am. This is now ...
25/07/2026

The end of an era. For last 64 years we have conducted a siren and turnout system test every Sunday at 9am. This is now changing. The new time will be 6.30pm on a Monday night. This is when we have our training and it will also allow us to test that our new 3 phase generator runs the whole station. Including the siren. Its different, but still the same. Come down at 6pm on a Monday if you're keen on helping us help your community. πŸš’

26/05/2026

Training Monday Night πŸ”₯

Have ever thought about joining our brigade but are just waiting for a sign? Well.....your in luck, here it is πŸ˜‰

Come on down and meet the crew. Service to the community, comraderie, learning transferable skills and training are just some of the things we love about volunteering.....oh and also driving the big red truck 😁

If you want to find out more, comment, pm or hit up one of our brigade members πŸ‘

20/05/2026

Fire extinguisher training at Muster Monday

We don't own the rights to the music

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”₯

Address

23 Library Road
Te Karaka
4022

Telephone

8623503

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