Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Community Organisation

Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade
3 Iwa Street
Mapua 7005
8 hours ago

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 … View more
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.

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32 days ago

fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Feb to Mar 24 call outs


13 Feb 13:25 Fire at cool store in Motueka, stood down
19 Feb 22:08 small back yard fire on Toru St, owner put out with hose. No permit

and total fire ban.
21 Feb 22:31 strong smell of smoke around Mapua, Looked on Aranui Rd, nothing
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Feb to Mar 24 call outs


13 Feb 13:25 Fire at cool store in Motueka, stood down
19 Feb 22:08 small back yard fire on Toru St, owner put out with hose. No permit

and total fire ban.
21 Feb 22:31 strong smell of smoke around Mapua, Looked on Aranui Rd, nothing
found.
1 Mar 11:51 help owners of dog that fallen down cliff at Kina Peninsula.
6 Mar 08:52 toaster fire on Toru St, out on arrival, removed from house
7 Mar 02:31 Truck fire on SH60, one set of brakes locked on. Cooled with hose reel.
7 Mar 15:42 Rubbish fire in drum on Awa Awe Rd, put fire out, owner did not know of
total fire ban.
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.



all outs for the year =17

Safety Tip – Be safe.

No fires to be lit. Prohibited fire season. Fire ban in our area.
Be careful with hot machinery, grinders, mowers etc.

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.

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59 days ago

Fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Jan to Feb 24 call outs

17 Jan 14:37 car v motor intersection of Mapua Dr and SH60, road closed. Police investigating.
17 Jan 18:46 call by police to was road from above call.

23 Jan 13:27 alarm activation Shed 4 Mapua wharf, stood down, activation by alarm
person on site.… View more
Jan to Feb 24 call outs

17 Jan 14:37 car v motor intersection of Mapua Dr and SH60, road closed. Police investigating.
17 Jan 18:46 call by police to was road from above call.

23 Jan 13:27 alarm activation Shed 4 Mapua wharf, stood down, activation by alarm
person on site.
28 Jan 19:41 BBQ on fire on Mahana Ridge, Threating house. Upper Moutere Fire
controlled fire, turned Mapua back.
5 Feb 10:46 Shed fire Sunrise Valley Rd, helped put fire out, help with water supply.
May have been started with a hot ride-on mower that had just finish
mowing and been parked in shed.
10 Feb 13:54 Alarm activation Mahana School, nothing found.
13 Feb 13:25 Fire at cool store in Motueka, stood down

Did you know that two fire engines respond to any property fire,
e.g. house, shed, school, any building. Wither on fire or threaten.

all outs for the year =10

Safety Tip – Be safe.

No fires to be lit. Prohibited fire season. Fire ban in our area.
Be careful with hot machinery, grinders, mowers etc.

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.

87 days ago

Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade call outs

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Dec 23 to Jan 24 call outs
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16 Dec 19:31 small cooking fire below high water line, left with person involved.

25 Dec 20:34 small fire on beach at Kina Peninsula, No persons with fire. Brigade put out.
28 Dec 10:21 Permitted Bonfire on Te Mamaku Rd, left with owner,
29 Dec 16:49 2 car… View more
Dec 23 to Jan 24 call outs
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16 Dec 19:31 small cooking fire below high water line, left with person involved.

25 Dec 20:34 small fire on beach at Kina Peninsula, No persons with fire. Brigade put out.
28 Dec 10:21 Permitted Bonfire on Te Mamaku Rd, left with owner,
29 Dec 16:49 2 car accident intersection of SH60 and Bronte Rd, Richmond fire remove door of one car.
29 Dec 21:53 Permitted bonfires on Westdale Rd, left with owner. Appleby Fire investigated.
30 Dec 10:14 Rural unit to Permitted fire Moutere highway near Flaxmore Rd. assisting Upper Moutere Fire
31 Dec 23 23:59 call to Broadsea Av for a bonfire, nothing found.
Call for 2023 - 66

1 Jan 24 00:43 Medical on Aranui Rd, Brigade help with CPR, left person with ambulance
2 Jan 24 11:26 Tanker to grass fire Lower Moutere village area, stood down before arrival.
12 Jan 21:28 person locked to toilet at wharf area, person got out before we arrival at station, stood down by communication centre.
17 Jan 10:09 car v car intersection of Mapua Dr and SH60, assist with traffic management.
17 Jan 14:37 car v motor intersection of Mapua Dr and SH60, road closed. Police investigating.
17 Jan 18:46 call by police to was road from above call.

all outs for the year =6

Safety Tip – Be safe.

Be careful at intersection

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

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124 days ago

Fire news

The Team from Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade

Nov to Dec 23 call outs

16 Nov 12:47 Grass/under growth fire started from incinerator fire on
Hoddy Rd. Afternoon winds relighted fire. Assisted Appleby fire to
put out.

19 Nov 06:50 Driftwood on fire Pinehill reserve, fire 1x8 meters, Brigade
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Nov to Dec 23 call outs

16 Nov 12:47 Grass/under growth fire started from incinerator fire on
Hoddy Rd. Afternoon winds relighted fire. Assisted Appleby fire to
put out.

19 Nov 06:50 Driftwood on fire Pinehill reserve, fire 1x8 meters, Brigade
put out.

20 Nov 16:13 scrub/grass fire Old Coach, started by a grinder, Brigade
put out.

22 Nov 05:46 Alarm activation at Tasman Bay Christian school,
accidental activation. Cleaner on site.

25 Nov 21:01 logs/rubbish fire on Dominion Rd, burning after dark, no
permit on hand, brigade put out.

28 Nov 11:07 driftwood on fire at the end of walkway beside school, no
person with fire. Brigade put out.

5 Dec 11:50 smell of gas on Mapua Dr near Higgs Rd. nothing found.

12 Dec 16:23 Tanker to Pile of wood on fire on Blackbyre Rd. Multiple
Brigades put fire out.

12 Dec 18:42 rubbish pile off Aranui Rd, next to the sea wall. Brigade put out, strong Winds flared up old fire.

16 Dec 19:31 small cooking fire below high water line, left with person
involved.

all outs for the year =60

Safety Tip – Be safe.

Careful handling of open flames, candles, barbecues, camp-fires and braziers

Install smoke alarms in sleep-outs, caravans and tents

Check gas cylinders for leaks every time you connect or disconnect them. Check all cylinder and hose fittings to ensure the connections have been correctly fitted, are tight and undamaged

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.

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