Wainuiomata Bush Volunteer Fire Brigade

08/03/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day.. here’s a few photos of the women in our crew in action!

01/03/2026

Our regular trainings are held on a Thursday night… we have to do a lot of prep just in case disaster strikes.

This past Thursday our team practiced putting out a ‘wildfire’ up at the water reservoir and at the end of Hine Road.

17/02/2026

Wow.. what an incredibly scary period over Sunday night & Monday. We’re all glad that one is over… it’s now time for cleaning up.

Our team were happy to respond to help in the Hutt Valley. The crews were sent to Hutt Emergency Management where they were given the jobs they wanted done instead of the normal turn out from FENZ. They were even working with the Swift Water Crews at one point helping evacuate people & pets from their properties along Riverside Drive.

Here’s a few moments from their day. (Videos in comments.)

07/01/2026

Take care out there friends & remember… If you're not a certified dragon, please don't light fires! 🔥 🐉

04/01/2026

Looking for a new opportunity to volunteer in our community? This could be for you!

Are you feeling like a new year new you?

If you love your little patch of Aotearoa and want to get involved and serve your community, joining your local volunteer fire brigade might be the change you are looking for.

2026 is International Volunteer Year, so there’s no better time than to reach out to your local brigade and see if this is something for you!

Volunteer roles range from being a firefighter or medical first responder, to operational support and brigade support

Head to our website for information about volunteering https://www.fireandemergency.nz/work-or-volunteer-for-us/volunteering/

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

It has been a busy season so far, with four deployments across the North Island before Christmas.

Yesterday six of the team returned from a Whanganui after a week of hard grafting.

Today, a crew of three returned from a fire near Hastings.

25/02/2025

It’s getting much drier out there with this warmer weather. Today the Wellington region shifts to restricted fire conditions.

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day to those who check it’s alright before they light.

16/01/2025

Brigades from Rangitikei and Manawatu have been battling a fire in a forestry block for a few days. We sent a crew up to lend a hand overnight last night.

08/01/2025

Our thoughts are with the firefighters and communities of Los Angeles as they face the devastation of multiple wildfires that continue to burn across the county.

As tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate, it’s a crucial reminder for all of us to reflect on our own wildfire escape plans.

Think about where you live. Are you surrounded by green space? Do you live near a large forest? As we have seen in California, you don’t have to live rurally to be affected by wildfire.

Ask yourself, are you prepared to leave your home if a wildfire is approaching?
• Do you have a grab bag of essential items?
• Are your grab bags and escape plans tailored to your whānau? You may have babies, people with disabilities or medical needs that require extra assistance.
• Do you have a plan for your animals or livestock?
• Do you have a meeting place?

If you don’t have the answers to these questions, create your plan today.

To the firefighters and communities of Los Angeles, kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui. Be strong, be brave, be steadfast. ❤

📸: AP Photo/LA County Fire Department

Sort your plan 👉 https://www.fireandemergency.nz/outdoor-and-rural-fire-safety/when-wildfire-threatens/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHrx6RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWWyFUnxKRJqmp5heV6yWNWCYWGupSXUH8CPl8e9FxqVl0soL_jVNruSzg_aem_WGnURZkQxdx_z7tv3hV2ow

09/12/2024

We were stoked to help out with the food drive over the weekend, alongside Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade.