Waihi Volunteer Fire Brigade

12/08/2026

Hi team,

Please take a moment to vote for Waihi Volunteer Fire brigade. If you’ve experienced any of our team helping you, a family member, friend, or someone in our community, we’d really appreciate your support.

Whether it was at a callout or through helping in our community, every vote means a lot to us.

Thank you for your support! 🚒

🔥 WHO DESERVES TO BE NZ’S VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE OF THE YEAR? 🔥

Every day, volunteer fire brigades across Aotearoa show up for their communities — any time, every time.

They’re there when the siren sounds 🚨 but their contribution goes far beyond emergency response. They visit our schools, support local events, lend a hand when times are tough and help make our communities stronger.

Now it’s your turn to show up for them ❤️

To celebrate International Volunteer Year 2026, the UFBA has launched our Brigade of the Year 2026 campaign, and we want to hear what makes your local volunteer fire brigade special.

💬 Tell us their story.
Maybe they go above and beyond for your community.
Maybe they’ve been there for you or someone you know.
Maybe they have incredible team spirit.
Or maybe you simply want to acknowledge all the times they’ve shown up for you and your community.

📅 Nominations close Sunday 11 October.

🏆 Three brigades will be named Brigade of the Year 2026 for the Small, Medium and Large Brigade categories and receive a trophy and vouchers to support the brigade and its members. The winners will be announced at the UFBA's Conference Hui on 25 October.

👉 Full details including the nomination form and terms and conditions are available on the UFBA’s website: https://www.ufba.org.nz/brigade-of-the-year-2026

31/07/2026

🚒 July Wrap-Up

Our crew responded to 22 callouts this month. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their commitment and to our community for your continued support.

22/07/2026

Next up #16

Name: Joel Clark
Nickname : Woody
Rank: QFF (qualified firefighter)
Years of service : 5 years
Occupation : Sites and Service supervisor, For Oceana Gold
Hobbies : Fishing , Gardening , and his family

21/07/2026

Tonight we had a bit to think about during our training . Our patient had been impaled by a tractors forks into a silage bale , the team had to figure out how to remove the patient and bale , using rams cutting gear , with giving first aid to our patient . Thank you to our local farmer for allowing us to use their farm for training .

01/07/2026

Hi Team

As requested

Please see link below for David Coleman funeral on Friday 11am

Explore Waihi Funeral Services' live streaming and tribute services to honor loved ones virtually. Connect deeply, anywhere, with our compassionate funeral solutions.

30/06/2026

June was a month of mixed emotions for our team.

While we celebrate the dedication and hard work shown throughout the month, we also pause to remember a valued team member who sadly passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

30/06/2026

Dave and family has asked instead of flowers to please make a donation to Waihi Volunteer Fire Brigade. 03-1575-0042513-01

30/06/2026

Funeral Notice – David Coleman

The funeral service for David Coleman will be held at the Waihi Fire Station on Friday at 11:00 am.

All members are requested to attend in full service uniform. Caps are not to be worn.

29/06/2026

It is with great sadness that the Waihi Volunteer Fire Brigade announces the passing of our Station Officer, David Coleman, today.

Our thoughts, love, and deepest condolences are with David's family during this incredibly difficult time. Please know that we are all here for you.

Dave was more than a colleague he was our brother our friend a mentor to our members, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Rest easy brother.No more pain. Your dedication, friendship, and service will never be forgotten. 💙🚒

24/06/2026

Next up # 15

Name : Sheyenne Kautai King
Nickname : Shy
Rank: QFF (qualified firefighter)
Years of service : 8 years
Occupation: Fire Assay For SGS
Hobbies: Gardening, Traditional Tattoo, Ju Jitsu , and his Whanau