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Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade. Here to serve our local community. Currently looking for new crew members.

We are currently looking for new members to join our friendly crew. If you think you have what it takes, are enthusiastic and are available to come to call outs, we want you. You must have a NZ Drivers Licence, live locally and be able to pass a medical and police check. If your interested please come along to one of our training nights, which are every Monday 6:30pm - 9pm or if you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact us either by phone or private message on Facebook.

13/06/2026

🚒 Meet the Brigade 🚒

This week we’re introducing Dylan Rigby although around the station you might also hear him called Digby, Other Dylan, or Estelle’s son 😅

🔥 Role: Qualified Fire Fighter
⏳ With FENZ: 5 years
🚒 With Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade: 18 months
💼 Day Job: Branch Operations Director at AWF - Keeping New Zealand Working

Dylan first joined a small semi-rural brigade after a friend nagged him enough to come along to training. What started as a favour quickly became a passion, and he’s now been part of four different brigades during his time with FENZ.

Thanks for everything you bring to the brigade, Dylan! 👏🚒

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Bryn Shaw, our newest firefighter, on successfully passing his Recruit Firefighter Course! 👨‍🚒🔥

Over the course, Bryn has developed the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to respond to emergencies and serve our community as part of the Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Becoming a firefighter takes dedication, commitment, and plenty of hard work, and we’re incredibly proud of what Bryn has achieved.

Well done, Bryn! We’re excited to have you on the truck! 🚒

09/06/2026

Taradale Brigade – May 2026 Call Recap 🚒

May was another busy month for the Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade, attending 15 incidents across our community.

📟 10 Alarm Activations
⚠️ 2 Hazardous Substance Incidents
🏠 1 Structure Fire
🌿 1 Vegetation Fire
🔥 1 Miscellaneous Fire

While many of our callouts were alarm activations, every response is treated seriously and helps ensure the safety of our community.

A huge thank you to our volunteers who continue to answer the call, day and night, whenever needed. 🚒

06/06/2026

MEET THE BRIGADE 🚒

This week we’re introducing Estelle Booth.

👩‍🚒 Role: Qualified Firefighter (QFF) & Brigade Secretary
⏳ Years of Service: 6 years
🎨 Day Job: Artist and Head Art Technician at IDEAschool⁠, part of EIT Hawke's Bay

When asked why she joined the brigade, Estelle said:

“I wanted to give back to the community and Aotearoa, who have made me feel very welcome since I emigrated in 2008.”

For the past six years, Estelle has been giving back through her service with the brigade while balancing a creative career and helping keep the station running smoothly as our Brigade Secretary.

Thanks for everything you do, Estelle! 👏🚒

01/06/2026

🚒 Meet the Brigade 🚒

Joubert van Tonder
Role: Qualified Firefighter & Health and Safety Guru
Years of Service: 4 years

By day, Joubert works as a Business Development Manager, Supply Chain at Napier Port.

When asked why he joined the brigade, his answer was simple:

“My wife liked the idea of me in a fireman uniform…” 😂

Four years later, we’re pleased to say he’s still here and continues to be a valued member of the Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade, helping keep our crew and community safe.

Thanks for everything you do, Jo! 👏🚒

24/05/2026

What a weekend for the Taradale Sky Tower Challenge team 🫡🔥

This year the team broke our brigade fundraising record, raising an incredible $23.5K the most ever raised by the brigade! An amazing effort that helped contribute towards the event’s massive $2.4 million raised for Blood Cancer New Zealand ❤️

The team also brought home a bronze medal, with Nelly finishing 3rd in the Open Donned & Started category 🥉

Every single member absolutely smashed it with both fundraising and climbing the tower which is no small feat: 🏃‍♂️ 1103 steps,🧯 25kgs of gear, 🏢 51 floors

We are incredibly proud of the whole crew and want to say a huge thank you to every single person who donated and supported the team along the way. You all played a massive part in helping raise so much money for so many New Zealanders.

Until next year 🫡🗼🚒

21/05/2026

The Taradale Station 55 Sky Tower Team have done an amazing effort at fundraising and are only $160 away from the $22K mark. If you would like to donate and help them reach $22k please follow the link below 🙌🏻 🚒💪🏼

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

17/05/2026

🚒 Meet the Brigade 🚒

This week we’ve got our token Irishman… Ronan Galvin 🇮🇪

Role: QFF / Current STC
Service: 5 years
Day hustle: All rounder at Pope Electrical ⚡️

Ronan joined the brigade wanting to give back to the community that has given so much to him and Eva his daughter. Over the years the family-oriented culture at the station has turned teammates into great mates, and the brigade into a second family.

Great to have you on the crew mate 👏🏻🚒

16/05/2026

Huge congratulations to the three members of the brigade who competed in today’s ASICS Hawke’s Bay Marathon 👏

Two of our crew smashed out the 10km course, while another took on the half marathon, awesome effort by all involved! 🏃‍♂️🔥

All while other brigade members were busy climbing stairs fundraising for the Sky Tower Challenge at Farmers Napier! And somehow Hibbs managed to do both 😬💪

It’s awesome to see the crew out there supporting local events, fundraising, and challenging themselves in different ways. Well done team! 🚒👏

09/05/2026

🔥 Meet the Brigade 🔥

This week we meet Billy Mete 👨‍🚒

🚒 Role: QFF / Brigade Rep
⏰ Service: 9 years
🔧 Day job: Industrial door installer at Action Door Solutions

Billy was approached on the street by two brigade members during his rugby league off-season. Looking for something to occupy his time, he decided to give the brigade a go. 👏

9 years later, he’s still proudly serving and hasn’t looked back 👏🔥

Address

5 Meeanee Road
Taradale
4112

Telephone

(06) 845 9440

Website

http://www.fireandemergency.nz/

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