Whiritoa Volunteer Fire Brigade

17/08/2026

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Saving lives with fire safety education

10/08/2026

27/07/2026

Ever wondered why our fire siren still goes off?

All hours of the day and night… it’s still one of the most reliable ways to make sure our volunteers know they’re needed right now.

When someone calls 111, seconds count. There are pagers, apps, calls and texts - but tech isn’t perfect. Coverage drops, messages lag, things fail. The siren is the one backup that doesn’t.

And yes, it’s loud. Yes, it might cut into your day or wake you up. We totally understand.

But when that siren breaks through the noise or the quiet still of the night think about what’s happening in that very moment: someone nearby might be facing one of the worst moments of their life, and our firefighters are dropping dinner, stepping away from work, getting out of bed, or pausing family time to respond.

That sound means your community is on the move and helping each other.

11/04/2026

Early morning call-out with a tree down completely blocking the road just down from the lookout on the way to Waihi. Tree cleared and road open. A lot of debris on the road and so far no flooding. A lot of rain still to come. Stay safe and if you need help
DIAL 11

10/04/2026

UPCOMING WEATHER EVENT - ARE YOU PREPARED
With the approach of Cyclone Vaianu which is expected to bring severe weather and the potential for life threatening impacts, including severe gales and flooding.
Please review your surroundings and check to make sure items are tied down or put inside so they don't blow around. Clear your drains and gutters
Please stay indoors and do not travel unless it is an emergency and please drive carefully. Be aware of slips or road outages.
IF YOU NEED HELP DIAL 111