Mapua Volunteer Fire Brigade
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Community Organisation
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Sept to Oct 24 call outs
17 Sept 16:37 To house in Motueka, assist with
firefighting and water, No crew for
sent tanker/rural truck.
25 Sept 06:12 shed and vegetable fire in Motueka, assist
with firefighting.
… View moreSept to Oct 24 call outs
17 Sept 16:37 To house in Motueka, assist with
firefighting and water, No crew for
sent tanker/rural truck.
25 Sept 06:12 shed and vegetable fire in Motueka, assist
with firefighting.
25 Sept 11:35 Trees and vegetable fire out of control off
Stagecoach Rd, put fire out
26 Sept 15:41 Fire in ceiling of house in Motueka, not
needed.
27 Sept 18:01 worker drilling a hole in benchtop set off
alarms at new Pharmacy in
mall, no action taken.
8 Oct 22:37 Fire in upstairs room at Riwaka Hotel. Some
of Mapua’s firefighters helped put fire out.
19 Oct 22:11 three breach fires near Pine Hill Reserve, left
with persons involved to put fires out.
all outs for the year =49
For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
For rural fire go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...
Know where to and how to turn off services like water, gas and electricity including solar.
Have a safe meeting place like the letter box, so firefighters can talk to occupiers – about are all persons and animals out of building, possible cause and location of fire.
A few weekends ago the brigade held our annual awards.
One firefighter received a 3 year certificate. 3 firefighters received a 5 year medal.
Alby Wyatt got a bar for 37 years service. Alby is our longest servicing member.
And the brigade make Eileen Thawley a Life Member.
We all had a great time at the Playhouse.
Aug to Sept 24 call outs
6 Aug 11:32 Medical on Higgs Rd, assist Ambo with CPR.
26 Aug 14:02 Smoke alarm constantly beeping on Iwa St, removed from building, full of dust from wood working, advice to get a heat alarm.
6 Sept 16:03 Tanker to a grass fire off Moutere highway near Old … View moreAug to Sept 24 call outs
6 Aug 11:32 Medical on Higgs Rd, assist Ambo with CPR.
26 Aug 14:02 Smoke alarm constantly beeping on Iwa St, removed from building, full of dust from wood working, advice to get a heat alarm.
6 Sept 16:03 Tanker to a grass fire off Moutere highway near Old House Rd, A broken power pole insulator causing lines to hit may have started fire.
12 Sept 11:40 Car crash SH60 near Aporo Rd, Leave scene with Police and Motueka rescue.
15 Sept 22:13 Washing machine flooding house on Wakanini Pl, assist with turning water off, owner contact a plumper and insurance to arrange drying house out.
17 Sept 16:37 To house in Motueka, assist with firefighting and water, No crew for tanker/rural truck.
all outs for the year =43
For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
For rural fire go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...
Know where to and how to turn off services like water, gas and electricity including solar.
Have a safe meeting place like the letter box, so firefighters can talk to occupiers – about are all persons and animals out of building, possible cause and location of fire.
June to July 24 call outs
17 June 15:14 Boat fire in channel. Used a small boat and portable pump to put fire. out. Owner was working on fitting a new grate in a fireplace on boat, grinding sparks or hot ashes may have started fire. Owner not on boat when fire started.
5 July 21:29 Rural… View moreJune to July 24 call outs
17 June 15:14 Boat fire in channel. Used a small boat and portable pump to put fire. out. Owner was working on fitting a new grate in a fireplace on boat, grinding sparks or hot ashes may have started fire. Owner not on boat when fire started.
5 July 21:29 Rural / tanker to Vegetation and tyres on fire on Bartletts Rd
10 July 06:24 permit burn on Kina Peninsula Rd, no action taken.
13 July 08:57 multiple small fires clearing land on Aporo Rd, Permit fires. Left with owner
all outs for the year =34
Safety Tip – Be safe.
• Don't overload multi-boards. At most, plug in one appliance per wall or multi-board socket.
• Make sure leads and cords are in good condition and not frayed.
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... Phone - 800 658 628
May to June 24 call outs
18 May 03:03 House fire Motueka valley highway. Only stayed at fire for a short while then went to Motueka Fire Station as a cover more for 4 hours.
3 Jun 17:15 House fire in Motueka. Dryer may have started. 2 in BA to help damping down fire. Check lint fitter … View moreMay to June 24 call outs
18 May 03:03 House fire Motueka valley highway. Only stayed at fire for a short while then went to Motueka Fire Station as a cover more for 4 hours.
3 Jun 17:15 House fire in Motueka. Dryer may have started. 2 in BA to help damping down fire. Check lint fitter often.
7 Jun 12:07 dogs locked in car on Mapua Dr. assist owner to unlock car.
11 June 18:30 backyard fire on Goddard rd. let owner to burn. (thinking they would let it die down)
11 Jun 23:53 same backyard fire as above. Got owner to put out. No permit,
17 June 15:14 Boat fire in channel. Used a small boat and portable pump to put fire out. Owner was working on fitting a new grate in a fireplace on boat, grinding sparks or hot ashes may have started fire. Owner not on boat when fire started.
Thanks to Ex CFO ian Reade for getting the boat.
all outs for the year =31
We have two new member’s that have completed their training to be firefighters.
Well done Kelvin and Hayden.
Safety Tip – Be safe.
Did you know ashes can take up to five days to cool completely.
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...
Phone - 800 658 628
Apr to May 24 call outs
29 Mar 13:21 Camper van fire on Westdale Rd, fully involved. Brigade put fire out, vented an LPG bottle. Possible fuel issue.
1 May 16:45 Car crash SH60 and Aporo Rd Tasman, assist with traffic control.
3 May 12:58 Alarm activation at Mapua School, nothing … View moreApr to May 24 call outs
29 Mar 13:21 Camper van fire on Westdale Rd, fully involved. Brigade put fire out, vented an LPG bottle. Possible fuel issue.
1 May 16:45 Car crash SH60 and Aporo Rd Tasman, assist with traffic control.
3 May 12:58 Alarm activation at Mapua School, nothing found. Mapua Fire had only one person responding so Richmond Fire was called out with Upper Moutere Fire.
14 May 12:23 House fire on Wildman Rd, Motueka. Assist with damping down, containing fire.
18 May 03:03 House fire Motueka valley highway. Only stayed at fire for a short while then went to Motueka Fire Station as a cover more for 4 hours.
all outs for the year =26
Safety Tip – Be safe.
Did you know ashes can take up to five days to cool completely.
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...
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