East Coast Provincial Fire Brigades Association

06/06/2026

13/05/2026

Ka rawe! Whatatutu Volunteer Fire Station 👌

12/05/2026

📣Mark your calendars 📆
The UFBA AGM & Conference Hui 2026 will be at the new NZ International Convention Centre (NZICC) in Auckland on 23 - 25 October.

It's been nine years since we held our hui in Auckland, so we're excited to be heading back up north and being hosted at this stunning new venue in the CBD.

📆Registrations open 23 June - so now is a good time to have a discussion with your brigade about who your delegate and additional delegates might be. We are currently preparing the programme and look forward to releasing it when registrations open 🙌

We also know this is Labour weekend (it's the only availability NZICC had)... but delegates might want to consider extending their stay and making a long-weekend out of exploring Tāmaki Makaurau ☺️

11/05/2026

We’re proud to support UFBA, who for over 140 years has represented and supported firefighters across Aotearoa - today working with around 14,000 personnel t...

02/05/2026

Over the past couple of days, some of our Provincial members and some of the executive took part in the United Fire Brigades' Association of NZ national Firefighter Challenge in Wellington.
Rob Graham from Manutūkē Volunteer Fire Brigade coming away with 1st place in the over 60's individual male category.
Dardie Hughes from Gisborne Brigade Volunteer Unit was presented with the "Rookie" of the year award at the prize giving dinner.
Your president Gracie Hughes from Tokomaru Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade spent most of Saturday assisting on the track.

Well done to all of members who took part in the event.

26/04/2026

🚙🚨 National Road Crash Rescue registrations are still open! 🚨🚙

It's not too late to sign up and put your team to the test in 3 days of realistic MVA scenarios. Teams of six face off and are assessed on their technique, sharp decision-making and medical capabilities 🚗💥

You could be there too!
⏰ Thursday 11 June - Saturday 13 June 2026
📍Manfeild Stadium, Fielding

Get a team together and head to Feilding this year to test your skills, strength, and teamwork against the best 🧠💪🤝

Register here 👇
Full team: https://gilpinevents.eventsair.com/rcr26/team/Site/Register
Trauma Team Only: https://gilpinevents.eventsair.com/rcr26/traumateam/Site/Register

13/04/2026

The East Coast Provincial would like to acknowledge this legend.

Tony Dench aka Denchy from Havelock North Volunteer Fire Brigade and Manutūkē Volunteer Fire Brigade at the age of 71 years young, completed the North Island Firefighter Challenge course in 4:02.84 mins. He also happens to be one of our officials on the course and is always happy to give a few tips to all. A true inspiration.
Congratulations from us all on another fantastic run.

12/04/2026

Over the weekend. Some of your brigade members, Provincial immediate past president and current president. Took part in the United Fire Brigades' Association of NZ North Island Firefighter Challenge in Havelock North.
Four first timers and 2 old hands. From Gisborne Brigade Volunteer Unit , Manutūkē Volunteer Fire Brigade , Eastland Volunteer Fire Brigade and Tokomaru Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade
The crew did an excellent job of representing the provincial at this event.
With Rob Graham coming away with 1st place in the Male over 60 category. Kapai te mahi team!

10/04/2026

Massive thank you to all of our Volunteer brigades across Tairawhiti for getting their levels of preparedness in line to respond and support your communities if required with Ex TC Vaianu bearing down on us.

Your mahi, commitment and resilience is appreciated.

Stay safe and thank you

28/03/2026