Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade

Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade 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.

MEET THE BRIGADE 🚒This week we’re introducing Estelle Booth.👩‍🚒 Role: Qualified Firefighter (QFF) & Brigade Secretary⏳ Y...
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! 👏🚒

🚒 Meet the Brigade 🚒Joubert van TonderRole: Qualified Firefighter & Health and Safety GuruYears of Service: 4 yearsBy da...
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! 👏🚒

What a weekend for the Taradale Sky Tower Challenge team 🫡🔥This year the team broke our brigade fundraising record, rais...
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 🫡🗼🚒

🚒 Meet the Brigade 🚒This week we’ve got our token Irishman… Ronan Galvin 🇮🇪Role: QFF / Current STCService: 5 yearsDay hu...
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 👏🏻🚒

Huge congratulations to the three members of the brigade who competed in today’s ASICS Hawke’s Bay Marathon 👏Two of our ...
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! 🚒👏

🔥 Meet the Brigade 🔥This week we meet Billy Mete 👨‍🚒🚒 Role: QFF / Brigade Rep⏰ Service: 9 years🔧 Day job: Industrial doo...
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 👏🔥

The Taradale Station 55 Sky Tower Team had a pretty fun morning at Anderson parkrun 🚒💪🏼
09/05/2026

The Taradale Station 55 Sky Tower Team had a pretty fun morning at Anderson parkrun 🚒💪🏼

April kept the brigade busy with a total of 20 callouts across the month 🚒Our crews responded to:🔥 8 miscellaneous fires...
07/05/2026

April kept the brigade busy with a total of 20 callouts across the month 🚒

Our crews responded to:
🔥 8 miscellaneous fires
🏠 5 structure fires
🚨 4 alarm activations
🚗 1 motor vehicle accident
🩺 1 medical call
🛟 1 rescue

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who continue to give up their time day and night to help keep our community safe ❤️

Remember, every callout is only possible thanks to the ongoing support from our community. We appreciate it more than you know 👏

Today we recognise International Firefighters’ Day 🔥🚒A day to honour the dedication, courage, and commitment of firefigh...
04/05/2026

Today we recognise International Firefighters’ Day 🔥🚒

A day to honour the dedication, courage, and commitment of firefighters here in Taradale and right across the world. Our brigade is made up of everyday people who drop what they’re doing to respond when our community needs us most whether that’s a fire, medical emergency, or helping keep people safe.

We’re proud to stand side by side with crews everywhere, remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and acknowledging the support of our families, employers, and community who make what we do possible ❤️

From training nights to callouts at all hours, this team is always ready.

Thank you for your continued support Taradale 👏

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5 Meeanee Road
Taradale
4112

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