Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade

14/12/2025

This Wednesday, 17th from 5pm 🍬🍭

Te Aroha, lock it into your calendars! The annual Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade Lolly Scramble is hitting the streets again on the 17th of Dec from 5pm. Our trucks will be making their way around Te Aroha, Waihou and Waitoa handing out lollies to all the kids. We can’t wait to see you all on the streets.

14/12/2025

Call out #223 - 9th Dec - 6:30pm
🚒 TEAR377, TEAR371
Commercial Alarm Activation

Call out #224 - 11th Dec - 11:30pm
🚒 TEAR377, TEAR371
Motor Vehicle Crash

Call out #225 - 12th Dec - 9:20pm
🚒 TEAR377, TEAR371
Power Line Sparking

Call out #226 - 13th Dec - 4:17am
🚒 TEAR371, PAER511, PAER517, PURI541
House Fire 2nd Alarm, Assist Paeroa

14/12/2025

Brigade Kids’ Christmas Party 2025

Today we held our Christmas party for the children of our brigade members. We do this as a thank you to the kids for their mums and dads running out at all hours to help the community.

A big thank you to everyone involved for making this such an enjoyable day.

14/12/2025

Looks like Santa traded his sleigh for a fire truck 👀

11/12/2025

You have probably noticed that summer has well and truly arrived. Please be VERY careful if you are lighting fires. Stay nearby and watch carefully. Call 111 if you are even slightly concerned.

Use checkitsalright.nz

Tell your neighbours and extinguish before dark to minimise concern.

Carefully clear away vegetation around the fire and pay attention to the wind strength and direction. Remember - a wind change can quickly re-ignite a fire from embers even after you think it is out.

Stay safe and reduce the risk of fire over summer. Find out what you need to do before you light a fire outdoors and whether you need a fire permit.

08/12/2025

It’s been a busy start for December, assisting our neighbouring brigades.

Call out #218 - 3rd Dec - 11:02am
🚒 TEAR371, TEAR377, MORR361
Commercial Alarm Activation Assist Matamata

Call out #219 - 7th Dec - 2:21pm
🚒 TEAR3711, PAER511, PAER511
Campervan Fire Assist Paeroa

Call out #220 - 8th Dec - 8:17am
🚒 TEAR3711, TEAR371, PAER511, PAER5111, PAER5126
Recycling Storage Bunker on Fire Assist Paeroa

Call out #221 - 8th Dec - 6:33pm
🚒 TEAR377, TEAR371
Commercial Alarm Activation

Call out #222 - 9th Dec - 3:20am
🚒 TEAR377, TEAR371
Smoke Showing from Dairy

Remember If you’re unsure if it’s an emergency, let us decide. Call 111.

08/12/2025

Unsure? Think it may be? It’s only small? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️
Call 111 - prevent something small becoming something huge this summer!

08/12/2025

As we start putting up our Christmas trees, or if yours is already up, here are a few quick tips to help avoid a Christmas tree fire this holiday season:

Water your tree daily, (artificial trees don’t need water 😉)
🔌 Check lights for damage
🕯️ Keep heat sources away, especially those candles
💡 Turn lights off when you’re out or asleep
🧯 Test your smoke alarms

Stay merry, stay safe!

04/12/2025

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible people who make up the Te Aroha Volunteer Brigade. Our crew are part of more than 11,800 FENZ volunteers across Aotearoa.

Thank you for the countless hours you give, the sacrifices you make, and the care you bring to every response. Our community is safer, stronger and more resilient because of you.

A huge thank you as well to the whānau and employers who support our firefighters behind the scenes. Your support makes what we do possible.

04/12/2025

Proud Moment for our Deputy Chief!

Last night in Tauranga, our DCFO, Geoff Edwards was honoured at the FENZ Ngā Tai Ki Te Puku, Ngā Tohu Raukuara Awards 2025. Geoff received the Championing Positive Workplace Culture award.

🏆Championing Positive Workplace Culture
“In recognition of Geoff Edwards (Te Aroha, Waikato), for exemplifying positivity, integrity, and service throughout nearly four decades of volunteerism. Geoff’s humour, humility, and mentorship have shaped a culture where people feel safe, valued, and proud to serve, inspiring unity within his brigade and community alike.”

Thank you Sarah for driving and supporting Geoff on the night alongside his wife.

Congratulations as well to all other award recipients, thank you for your service and the positive impact you continue to make in your brigades and communities.

Congratulations on your well deserved award Geoff!

30/11/2025

Te Aroha, lock it into your calendars! The annual Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade Lolly Scramble is hitting the streets again on the 17th of Dec from 5pm. Our trucks will be making their way around Te Aroha, Waihou and Waitoa handing out lollies to all the kids. We can’t wait to see you all on the streets.