FIRE BRIGADE REPORT

By Chief Fire Officer Jake Hawkins

Season’s Greetings from the Brigade, that arrived quickly, where did the year go? 

The Brigade would like to thank all its members, and their families, for their efforts and attendances at incidents during the year, and we hope to get Christmas Dinner uninterrupted. Give us a wave if you see us out and about. 

The Brigade expects to completed over 250 calls for assistance by the end of the year, and around 70% of these are for our Medical First Response unit. This is a lifesaving service for our Community, and as CFO I would like to thank our dedicated First Responders for their commitment in making this part of our volunteer service such a success. Remember our siren doesn’t sound for medical calls unless we need extra crew on the appliance, or we get a second medical call.

We were happy to be available to assist around the recent Martinborough Fair and thanks to all those who changed plans to be available.

Congratulations to our newest Firefighter Tamara Hudepohl on completing her recruits course at the Rotorua based National Training Centre, well done and thanks for all the extra training you did ! We also congratulate Brett Townsend on completing his Senior Firefighter Course and promotion to Senior Firefighter.

If you have any queries about assistance or response please don’t hesitate to contact me – CFO Jake Hawkins – 0272-559-440

Remember wear a seat belt every time you drive anywhere, be careful with BBQs, Pizza ovens, Hangi and Campfires, be safe around the water and wear a lifejacket.

In any Emergency cal 111 Remember we never close and are here 24/7 for you.