Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade

02/06/2026

🚒 Weston Fire Brigade – May 2026 Call Summary 🚒

During May, our volunteers responded to 10 callouts across the Weston area.

Our callouts included:
🔥 5 miscellaneous fires
🏠 1 structure fire
🔔 4 alarm activations

While the total number of incidents was lower than previous months, our volunteers remain ready to respond whenever the community needs us.

A big thank you to our dedicated crew for their ongoing commitment and service to the Weston community 👏

🚒 Interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter? We’re always keen to hear from people who want to give back to their community. Get in touch to find out more about joining our team.

Stay safe, Weston ❤️

29/05/2026

🚒 Congratulations to our newest firefighter, Daniel Kershaw, who has successfully completed his 7-day Recruit Firefighter Course. 👏

After months of hard work and training, Daniel was put to the test and passed with flying colours.

We’re proud to have him as part of the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade team and look forward to seeing him continue to grow in the role 🚒🔥

24/05/2026

🚜🐄 Moooving Day is just around the corner!

While you’re making sure the cows are in the paddock and the tractor’s parked up, don’t forget to check the smoke alarms in the house too 👏🔥

✔️ Test your smoke alarms
✔️ Make sure everyone knows the plan
✔️ Take care on the roads with extra rural traffic about
✔️ Make sure the gates are shut 🫣

Moving Day can be a busy time for everyone, so take a few extra minutes to stay safe — both on the farm and at home.

Wishing everyone a safe, smooth, and successful Moooving Day from the team at Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade 🚒❤️🐮

22/05/2026

Here is how you can watch the Blood Cancer Firefighter Skytower Challenge streaming live now!

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22/05/2026

🚒 Good luck to our dedicated firefighters taking part in the Sky Tower Challenge tomorrow!

Josh and Bernie will be tackling the challenge while raising awareness and funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand ❤️

We’re proud to support them as they take on the 51 floors in full firefighting gear for a great cause.

Best of luck from everyone at Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade — we know you’ll do us proud 👏🔥🫡

18/05/2026

🚒 WE’RE RECRUITING 🚒

Ever wondered what it’s like being a volunteer firefighter?

It’s a mix of:
☕ Cold coffee
😅 Interrupted dinners
🚨 Random pager alerts
🌧️ Training in all weather
🤝 Good people and great teamwork
…and helping your community when it matters most.

Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade is looking for new volunteers to join our crew. You don’t need experience — full training is provided.

If you live or work locally and want to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and be part of a tight-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Send us a message to find out more about volunteering with Weston Fire Brigade.

15/05/2026

🚒 We’d rather see you wave as you drive past than meet you at a crash scene.

This is just a friendly reminder to take care on the roads this winter:
❄️ Slow down
🌫️ Watch for fog
🧊 Be alert for ice
🚗 Leave extra stopping distance

We love seeing the community…
Just preferably not upside down in a ditch 👀

12/05/2026

☀️❄️ Don’t let the sunshine fool you — winter is on the way, and cooler nights mean fires will be back on.

🔥🏠 Before lighting yours for the first time, make sure your chimney is clean and safe to use.

🚒 A blocked chimney can look like this… 😳🫣

👍 Remember: a clean chimney is a safe chimney.

08/05/2026

🚒 April 2026 Call Summary 🚒

Our crew responded to 12 callouts in April:
🔥 3 structure fires
🔥 3 miscellaneous fires
🚗 3 MVAs
🌿 1 vegetation fire
⚠️ 1 hazardous incident
🔔 1 alarm activation

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers for being there when it counts 👏

👉 We’re recruiting! If you live or work locally and want to make a difference, get in touch — full training provided.

In the meantime, take a moment to:
✔️ Check your smoke alarms
✔️ Review your fire escape plan
✔️ Drive to the conditions

Stay safe, Weston — we’ve got your back. ❤️

06/05/2026

Lithium ion batteries can fault and cause fires. They burn fast, hot and can start a large fire very quickly.

🔥 Below is the footage from a Christchurch home where a lithium ion battery failed, causing a fire.

🔋Remember that lithium ion batteries are in so much of our everyday life, from phones, power tools, e-bikes, power banks, and much more.
🪫Charge them in a cool place, check them regularly for swelling or smells, keep them dry and don’t overcharge them.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360963735/watch-canterbury-home-fire-shows-how-fast-lithium-ion-batteries-can-ignite?fbclid=IwdGRleARl5Z9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEekcBM0rltpc02FzV6EkiaJ0gRya-FtDM3bS35Wpn76ryCzL-TX_2uVtZu2Kw_aem_Vw1KAI3dY8RD1vzpcRpL0g

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after video from a Canterbury home showed how quickly a battery failure can spark a serious fire.