Brightwater Volunteer Fire Brigade

18/06/2026

Its National Volunteer Week and we want to say a huge thanks to our crew of amazing volunteers. 👍
When the siren sounds and they drop what they're doing, or if its in the middle of the night when everyone is sound asleep, they serve our community with pride, professionalism and courage.
From fires to floods and everything in between.
Thank you. 👏🚒🥰

01/06/2026

We currently have crews out in Brightwater assisting with some evacuations and road closures.
UPDATE 6:00AM
There is flooding and road closures on:
+Higgins Road, Spring Grove
+State Highway 6 Spring Grove
+State Highway 6 Main Road Hope/lLghtband Road- Brightwater Bridge north side
+Waimea West between Teapot Valley and Challies Road Closed
+Waimea West at Snowdens Bush
+Telenius Road
UPDATE 08:00AM
traffic management teams now in place at multiple sites, please adhere to warning signs and closures.
Please stay out of floodwaters as they may be contaminated, dont drive through flooded roads, and if you require assistance, please call 111. Stay up to date with the situation at Nelson Tasman Civil Defence

27/05/2026

This chimney can't breathe. If your fireplace is struggling to breathe and draw clear air, it may be puffing smoke back into your living area, be hard to get started and be a fire hazard.
Always get your chimney cleaned and checked before you light up.

23/05/2026

$14,128 for Blood Cancer NZ from our Brightwater Fire Sky Tower Challenge Team. That was over 50 flights of stairs while carrying B.a.
Awesome effort by everyone who took part in this event, with the countless hours of training, walking up Katania Heights, The Rutherford Hotel stairways, quiz nights, BBQ's and other events.
Team Brightwater you guys are amazing, be proud of yourselves, because we all are.

22/05/2026

Our challenge team are in Auckland ready for the big day tomorrow.
Good luck to all taking part in this event and raising funds for a great cause. GO TEAM BRIGHTWATER !! ❤️ 🚒 🧑‍🚒 👏
Our team will be mustering around 9am, so keep an eye out from then on with the climb starting shortly after.
⬇️Check out the live stream of the event here
https://www.youtube.com/live/mGdysSQYNFI?si=LYy2uOPrv-R2qDa9

The Brightwater Fire Sky Tower Challenge Team are here… less than 24hours to go we are all pumped, nervous and ready to go. We would like to thank everyone & every business/company for all their support. We will release over the next couple of weeks a sponsor & support post. Keep an eye on this page tomorrow for the live stream link & updates on the team.

Yet again if you haven’t already give us a like and a follow.

If you would like to make a last minute online donation please use the link below or via NZ Bank Deposit. All money going directly to Blood Cancer New Zealand.

https://firefighterschallenge.org.nz/t/2026-brightwater-volunteer-fire-brigade

ELLIOT SLOTEMAKER
06-0958-0216635-02

(File picture owned by Elliot Slotemaker)
Brightwater Volunteer Fire Brigade

02/05/2026

Did you know that we respond to medical emergencies also? 🚒🚑
Our brigade is a medical co-response station, meaning we will respond alongside St John to critical medical calls.
We are fully equipped, trained and carry a defibrillator and Oxygen kit to assist. 🏨

This arrangement between Fire and Emergency, St John and Wellington Free Ambulance is seeing better outcomes for patients and communities right across Aotearoa. So if we turn up to a medical emergency near you, dont be surprised. We're here to help.
Serving our Brightwater Community Since 1967. 🧑‍🚒

25/04/2026

Our team at this morning's Anzac day service in Brightwater.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them"

23/04/2026

As of 8:00am Friday 24th April 2026, we will move to an open fire season, which means you do not need a permit for a fire in the open air.
You can help us out by using this simple online tool and notifying us of your burn:
✅ Our 111 call operators know there is a planned burn in the area.
✅ Calls from the public reporting this fire can be cross-checked with what we know is happening in the area.
✅Our teams can check in with the land owner to make sure their burn is still safe and under control.
✅ It reduces unnecessary call outs for our crews keeping them available for emergencies.

So before you light your fire, remember to let us know first at https://www.firepermit.nz/fenz/Default.aspx

05/04/2026

Thanks Stephanie Lay - Bayleys Real Estate ❤️ for the Easter egg basket today.🍫 These treats will keep the team happy after a training night or a callout, I dont think they'll last long. 🤪