Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Station

07/04/2026

Warnings have been issued across parts of the North Island as Category 2 Cyclone Vaianu approaches New Zealand.

Forecasters warn 90–120mm of rain could fall in a short time, increasing the risk of flooding, slips, and dangerous conditions.

MetService says Cyclone Vaianu, currently northwest of Fiji, is expected to strengthen to Category 3 or higher before tracking toward Northland and Auckland this weekend, with potential for significant impact.

Heavy rain watches are in place for Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, and the Bay of Plenty.

Cyclone Maila (Category 3) in the Solomon Sea, is not expected to affect New Zealand.

Do you know where your local evacuation centre is just in case?

Is your emergency kit ready and enough water, food and medicines to last 3-4 days.
Your emergency kit should include the following items:
- A portable radio, 📻torch 🔦and spare batteries🔋
- Fresh drinking water 💦 and dried/ canned 🥫non-perishable food items.
- Matches and cooking utensils
- A first aid kit🩹⛑️
- Medications, toiletries and sanitary supplies
- Blankets and other items you think are necessary

03/04/2026

➡️DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDING TONIGHT
Don’t forget to turn your clocks ⏰ back an hour before going to bed tonight.
If you don’t have working smoke alarms, message us or scan the QR code below.

01/04/2026

🚒 Whatatutu Fire Crew Supporting Our Community 🔥

The Whatatutu Fire Crew, alongside the Community Readiness and Recovery team from Gisborne Fire Station, had a hugely successful evening out in our community yesterday installing 149 smoke alarms across 53 homes in the Whatatutu and Puha areas.

This is just one of the many things we do, alongside responding to fires and medical calls—working proactively to keep our whānau safe before emergencies happen.

👉 Missed out? Don’t worry!
If you’d like smoke alarms installed in your home, simply:
• Scan the QR code to register,
or https://www.fireandemergency.nz/home-fire-safety/request-a-home-fire-safety-visit/
• Send us a message and we’ll arrange a time to come out and help

Let’s keep our community safe, together ❤️🔥
Kia noho haumaru tō tātou hapori, kia kotahi tātou.

31/03/2026

From our Community Risk Advisor
Kia ora e te whanau. For those living in the Whatatutu/Puha area, we will be in your area this evening to do home fire safety visits between 5 and 8pm. For those who are registered, can you please ensure your dog is tied up during these times.

Dont worry it is not too late to register either message Kayne or pm mai and we will add your whare to the list 🙂

Kia pai te ra kia koutou. Hei te ahiahi nei 🙂

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🔥🚒Whatatutu and Puha - Make your home and family fire safe!🔥🚒

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, kia mataara!

On Wednesday 25th of March 2026, the Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade will be out in the Whatatutu and Puha area offering FREE Home Fire Safety Visits.

A Home Fire Safety Visit is a simple way to make sure your whānau and home are protected. Our team will:

✅ Check your smoke alarms
✅ Install FREE smoke alarms if needed
✅ Help create an escape plan
✅ Share practical fire safety advice
✅ Answer any pātai you may have

It’s quick, friendly, and could save lives.
👉 Register before 25 March 2026

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to register today:
https://forms.office.com/r/Wv6NAWyqym

📞OR contact Kayne Huriwai 0278062175 or contact/ message our FB page.

Our team will be in touch closer to the time to confirm your visit.
Let’s work together to keep the community of Whatatutu and Puha safe.

🔥🚒 Don’t wait – register now! 🚒🔥

27/03/2026

❄️🔥 Winter Fire Safety Reminder - Keeping our community/hapori safe this winter | Te noho haumaru i tēnei takurua 🔥❄️

As the colder months settle in, we’re all reaching for heaters, fireplaces, and electric blankets to keep warm. While these are essentials in winter, they also increase the risk of house fires.
Aroha mai — this also brings increased fire risk.

A few simple steps can keep you and your whānau safe:

• 🔥 Keep heaters at least 1 metre away from anything that can burn (curtains, furniture, clothing)
• 🔥 Never leave fires or heaters unattended, especially overnight
• 🔥 Check electric blankets for wear and tear before use
• 🔥 Clean chimneys and flues before lighting your fire for the season
• 🔥 Don’t overload power boards
• 🔥 Make sure your smoke alarms are working – test them monthly

Winter is a time to stay warm—but more importantly, stay safe.
Ngā mea iti, he hua nui. Small actions make a big difference

Let’s look after each other this winter.💛
Mā tātou katoa te haumaru e tiaki
Together we keep each other safe

If you need advice or help with home fire safety (scan the QR Code poster below), reach out to your local brigade—we’re here for our community 💛

23/03/2026

Out of respect for the whānau of Owen Lloyd, the Home Fire Safety Team from Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade have postponed our upcoming installation day this Wednesday, 25th March.

➡️The installation day will now take place on Wednesday 1st April. 17:00hrs-20:00hrs (5pm-8pm)

Our thoughts are with Owen’s whānau at this difficult time.

Nā runga i te whakaaro nui ki te whānau o Owen Lloyd, kua whakaroa te rōpū Home Fire Safety o Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade i tā mātou rā whakaurunga.

Ka tū tēnei ināianei ā te Wenerei, te 1 o Āperira. 17:00-20:00hrs (5pm-8pm)

E tuku aroha ana ki te whānau i tēnei wā uaua.

19/03/2026

🔥🇺🇸 Fire Station Visits – USA Trip 🇺🇸🔥

While on holiday in the USA, I couldn’t help but check out a few local fire stations along the way. No matter where you are in the world, the sense of pride, professionalism, and community within the fire service is always the same.

It was awesome to see different setups, appliances, and ways of doing things—and to meet some great people who are just as passionate about the job as we are back home.

I was also incredibly humbled to be gifted patches, T-shirts, and even a commemorative coin—something I’ll definitely treasure.

A big thank you to the crews who took the time to chat and show me around. Always learning, always connecting 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Firefighters really are one big family, no matter the country.


Los Angeles Fire Department Station 61
Santa Monica
San Pedro station 112
San Francisco Station 16
Santa Barbara City Fire Department Station 4
Fort Bragg
Sacramento Station 2
Napa Valley
American Canyon Fire Protection District Station 11

18/03/2026

Back to basics with portable pump. Great work team!👏

16/03/2026

Last night the Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade travelled to Te Karaka for a combined training with several other local brigades from across the district.

The evening focused on:
🚒 First arriving appliance at a hazardous materials incident, including initial scene management followed by decontamination procedures.
🚒 Practical use of Enhanced Rescue Equipment, along with a demonstration of the plasma cutter in action.

Training together like this strengthens our ability to work as one team when responding to incidents across the region. It was a great opportunity to share knowledge, practise new skills, and build connections with neighbouring brigades who we often work alongside at incidents.

A big thank you to the wonderful Gisborne Operations Support team who finished the evening off with a fantastic BBQ dinner for everyone. Much appreciated! 👏🔥

Our volunteers train regularly to make sure we’re ready when our communities need us.

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a volunteer firefighter or supporting your local brigade, we’d love to hear from you. Come along to a training night (Wednesday evening 6 pm) and see if there’s a role for you in the Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Thanks to Evelyn our Op Support for taking photos 📸

09/03/2026

🔥🚒Whatatutu and Puha - Make your home and family fire safe!🔥🚒

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, kia mataara!

On Wednesday 25th of March 2026, the Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Brigade will be out in the Whatatutu and Puha area offering FREE Home Fire Safety Visits.

A Home Fire Safety Visit is a simple way to make sure your whānau and home are protected. Our team will:

✅ Check your smoke alarms
✅ Install FREE smoke alarms if needed
✅ Help create an escape plan
✅ Share practical fire safety advice
✅ Answer any pātai you may have

It’s quick, friendly, and could save lives.
👉 Register before 25 March 2026

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to register today:
https://forms.office.com/r/Wv6NAWyqym

📞OR contact Kayne Huriwai 0278062175 or contact/ message our FB page.

Our team will be in touch closer to the time to confirm your visit.
Let’s work together to keep the community of Whatatutu and Puha safe.

🔥🚒 Don’t wait – register now! 🚒🔥

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day 💜

International Women’s Day is a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.

Here at the brigade we are proud to have strong, capable and dedicated wāhine serving our community. From responding to emergencies to supporting our brigade behind the scenes, women play an important role in keeping our community safe.

Thank you to the incredible women in our brigade and across Fire and Emergency who volunteer their time, skills and commitment to help others.

If you’ve ever thought about joining the brigade, we’d love to hear from you. There are many ways to be involved and make a difference.

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04/03/2026

Celebrating all our fabulous wāhine in Fire and Emergency NZ…….Might be someone you recognise!