fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Mar to Apr 24 call outs


16 Mar 17:55 small fire on beach under cliff at kina Peninsula, put fire out, person at
fire did not know of total fire ban.

17 Mar 17:50 Cars on fire Iwa St believed to be out, Ex firefighter helped to put out.
17 Mar 18:10 Bonfire on beach at McKee domain, put fire out, person at
fire did not know of total fire ban.
22 Mar 15:35 Med call to Mapua Health Centre, threat to life, stood down before
getting to station.
23 Mar 10:25 beach fire at Pine Hill reserve, unattended fire from the night before,
brigade put out.
29 Mar 13:21 Camper van fire on Westdale Rd, fully involved. Brigade put fire out,
vented an LPG bottle. Possible fuel issue.



all outs for the year =22

Safety Tip – Be safe.

Check fireplaces, clean chimneys, use the 1-meter rule when using log burners.

Go to the Check it’s alright web site to see if you can light a fire, most fires in this area need a permit.

For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
for fire permits go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...

We have had a few members who have left recently and are looking for some new members to join the brigade, who would be available day time.
If interested come and see us at 3 Iwa St after 7PM on a Thursday evening.