Napier Operational Support

Napier Operational Support The Napier Operational Support Unit, formed in the mid-1860s, is one of the oldest units of its kind in the country.

Based at the Napier Fire Station, it's staffed by volunteers from the Napier and Hastings regions who are ready to assist 24/7.

04/09/2026

Strong winds are forecasted for Hawke’s Bay.

🚫 Please don’t light outdoor fires.
💧 Check old burn sites are completely out.

One spark can quickly become a fire. Stay safe and help protect our community.

👉 For more information visit: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

Fantastic to have two of our newest members attend the National Training Centre this weekend to immerse themselves in al...
19/07/2026

Fantastic to have two of our newest members attend the National Training Centre this weekend to immerse themselves in all things Operational Support and learn valuable new skills. As a brigade we are looking forward to hearing all the details at our next training! Good work team 🚒❤️

14/06/2026

This National Volunteer week we thank our Napier Operational Support members for all of their time and effort they put in to supporting our community! Thanks team!

We also thank our biggest supporters - whānau and friends- for supporting us along the way ❤️🚒

A great training for our team last night. We went and joined the Hastings Volunteer Fire Fighters for their waterways ex...
18/05/2026

A great training for our team last night. We went and joined the Hastings Volunteer Fire Fighters for their waterways exercise. We always appreciate the opportunity to spend time with other brigades in our region. A valuable way to strengthen relationships, understanding and build knowledge outside of call outs. Thanks for having us Hastings Volunteer Fire Fighters! 🚒

11/04/2026

5.30am update
⚠️ If life or safety is at risk, always call 111 straight away
⚠️ Follow the advice of your local Civil Defence group and emergency services
⚠️ Avoid driving through floodwaters

Firefighters responded to 12 incidents resulting from Cyclone Vaianu overnight. Most of them related to the winds, with fallen trees affecting property and roofs lifting.

Enhanced rescue teams are on standby in Whangarei, Auckland, Rotorua, Tairawhiti, and Coromandel to support local brigades.

Fire and Emergency’s National Coordination Centre is activated, along with our Region Coordination Centres in Auckland and Tauranga.

Yesterday crews helped Civil Defence and Police with precautionary evacuations from coastal areas in Northland and Bay of Plenty.

26/01/2026

The Hawke’s Bay District will move to an open fire season from 9am Wednesday 28 January.

An open fire season means fires can be lit without a permit, as long as people use common sense and follow fire safety guidelines, which can be found on www.checkitsalright.nz.

💡Now is also a good time to ensure your property is prepared in the event of fire.

🏡Cut your grass, keep it short, and check your driveway is clear to allow fire trucks access if necessary

🪵 Keep burn piles small. Don’t light more than one at a time and have sufficient means to fully extinguish any burn offs.

📲 For fire safety advice and more information on how to prepare your property head to www.checkitsalright.nz

11/01/2026

Waitara Road fire update 21:15
❗️Emergency Mobile Alert ❗️

"FIRE & EMERGENCY ALERT: There is a large fire in the area of Waitara/Pohokura Rds, Te Haroto. For all campers and DOC workers in the Boundary Stream Camp & Bell Rock Rd Scenic Reserve areas EVACUATE the immediate area. www.fireandemergency.nz"

Waitara Road Fire update 19:30
If you are on the Bell Rock Loop Track, please evacuate out of the area.

We have helo operating in the area and multiple fire appliances on scene.

🚨 Our people are currently responding to a fire in a forestry block near Waitara Road, Te Haroto.

🚧 Pohokura Road is closed from Tutira end. 🚧

Please remain out of the area.

09/01/2026

Our people are looking after each other and staying hydrated with this beautiful weather we are having.

We ask that you do your part;
⚡️Minimising spark generated activities
👀 Checked old burn piles
📫 Make sure your rapid deployment number is visible
🚒 Ensure your driveway has 4mx4m access for our fire trucks
🎇 NO FIREWORKS

🚫 Reminder all fire permits are SUSPENDED. 🚫

File photo - Dec 2024

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Napier Fire Station, 20 Taradale Road
Napier

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