Taupo Bay / Hihi Volunteer Fire Brigade

16/04/2024

Kia kaha Whānau.

15/02/2023

Such a devastating loss to Muriwai.
Our condolences to the Whanau and friends of this courageous fellow firefighter.
Our hearts go out to you all.
Rest easy ❤

Tēnā koutou katoa, me te tangi atu ki a rātou kua ngaro ki te pō. He pānui aituā tēnei. Greetings to you all and acknowledging those who have been lost to the “night”. We are the bearer of sad news.

This afternoon our Fire and Emergency USAR Team retrieved the body they had located in the Muriwai landslide. It is with great sadness that we confirm that it is our missing firefighter from the Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Our heart goes out to his family and to his friends and colleagues in the brigade. His death is being felt by our Fire and Emergency whānau right across the country.

Flags will be flown at half mast on all fire stations to acknowledge our firefighter’s death.

We are working closely with Police as they lead the formal procedures that are required when someone dies in these circumstances.

Fire and Emergency respects the family’s wishes that we do not confirm the name of our fallen firefighter at this time.

Nōreira e te rangatira, haere ki o tūpuna. Moe mai, moe mai, moe mai rā. We bid you farewell great chief, as you journey to your ancestors. Rest In Peace.

11/02/2023

We are bringing more specialist and technical resources into the communities most likely to be needing an extra hand during the cyclone. They will be supporting our local fire crews to do what they do best – help you when you need us. 🚒

Our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) squads are equipped for light rescue and rapid damage assessments. We are also deploying teams skilled in water rescues, others who work with drones plus paramedics and engineers.

Teams will be based in Kaitaia and Whangarei, Auckland, the Coromandel and Gisborne.
Remember – always call 111 straight away if life or safety is at risk. 📞

31/01/2023

Kia Ora Everyone.

If people are in need of a safe dry place - We will open the station up to whoever needs our help.

Please get in touch with us via this page and we will be in touch asap.

Keep dry and safe Whanau ❤

10/09/2022

It's with the deepest sorrow that the Taupo Bay Fire Brigade announce the loss of our longest serving member Denis Jon Robinson.

Who after battling cancer, the sun finally set on Friday 9th September 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.

His final farewell will be held at Taupo Bay Fire Station on Monday 12th Seprember 2022 at 1pm - 721 Taupo Bay Road.

Our love and thoughts to his family and friends at this time ❤

24/06/2022

Hope you all have a beautiful day Celebrating Matariki.

Be safe and enjoy this awesome weekend with your Whanau and Friends ❤

11/04/2022

Been awhile since we've been out with Mangonui Volunteer Fire Brigade. Thanks for needing us 😁

Caught up with our mates from Taupo Bay Fire last night at a small controlled burn down Kohumaru road.

31/03/2022

OPEN FIRE SEASON has begun 0800 this morning.

Be considerate of your neighbors if lighting fires, nothing worse then smoke smelling out their houses. 😱

CALL 111 if any problems arise 🚒

Change of fire seasons for Northland

Most of Northland has returned to an open fire season as from 8 am Friday 1 April.

At the same time, the section of the Far North north of Awanui to Cape Reinga and including Karikari Peninsula moves to a restricted season.
An open fire season means permits are no longer required to light an open-air fire.

“The significant rain across most of Northland over the last three weeks has lowered fire risks considerably.,” says Wipari Henwood, District Manager Northland, Fire and Emergency.
“As we move into autumn the risks are likely to remain low,” he says.

North of Awanui to Cape Reinga including Karikari Peninsula had a number of large-scale wildfires this past summer, and the area has reverted from prohibited to a restricted fire season today. Permits are still required to light an open-air fire in a restricted fire season.

Wipari Henwood thanks the Northland communities for their support and cooperation throughout the busy summer. He reminds everyone to be careful and check the weather conditions before lighting an open-air fire, whatever the fire season.

For more information, fire safety tips and whether a permit is needed for a specific location, go to www.checkitsalright.nz.

11/03/2022

Been a busy fire season for every brigade this season.
Please help our fellow Volunteers and get the word out.
Nga Mihi Whanau 🚒

🔥Prohibited fire season for Northland🔥

All of the Northland Fire District will enter a prohibited fire season at 8am today (Friday 11 March).

A prohibited fire season means lighting any open-air fires is not allowed and all permits are suspended.

Northland District Manager Wipari Henwood says high winds and no rain in the District has been the deciding factor for this change.

“Northland’s weather forecast sees little to no rain for the next two weeks and, on top of that, a continuation of drying winds across all of the District,” he says.

“Northland currently has five active wildfires that are contained but still burning in the middle and a history of significant fires at this time of the year,” Wipari Henwood says.

“Our crews are also continuing to respond to other emergencies.

“As the surge of Omicron increases, we want to make sure we have full capability to respond to emergencies across Northland,” he says.

“By mitigating and reducing the risk of wildfire spread across our communities with a prohibited fire season, we can continue to do that”

Wipari Henwood asks all communities in Northland to do their part in helping to reduce the risk of wildfire spread.

“Please hold off lighting your fires until the weather conditions have changed and the risk of wildfires has minimised,” he says.

One spark is all it takes to start a devastating wildfire.

For more information and fire safety tips head to www.checkitsalright.nz.

12/01/2022

We are now in Fire by Permit Season

You will need a Fire Permit to burn a fire, Its an easy process to follow go to https://www.firepermit.nz/ and it's a step by step process that takes as little as 15mins.

or checkitsalright.co.nz for more information

Please be safe out in our community - If your concerned please don't hesitate to ring 111

If you've applied for a permit and don't want the hassel of our Fire Truck showing up let your neighbours know you've got your paperwork 😁

Arohanui to our Beautiful Community

02/01/2022

Good way to spend your News Years 😁
2 of our Firefighters joined up with Sector B / Bravo to help in Kaimaumau over the weekend.

Awesome Mahi from everyone that has been involved with the Kaimaumau Fire...

Here's another glimpse into the firefighting effort going on at Waiharara this week. The crew working on the firebreak north of Kaimaumau took a quick break with their shovels while the helicopter pilot dropped another load of water on the flames. Thanks to firefighter Joel Cleaver for the photo.