The Ashhurst Volunteer Fire Brigade is manned by a group of dedicated firefighters from a diverse range of backgrounds. Currently, the brigade has 16 members.

The Brigade is the first response service, with the Police, to emergencies in Ashhurst and the Pohangina Valley. As well as fires, we turn out to road accidents, medical emergencies, line rescues, hazardous substance incidents, environmental disasters, farm accidents, and public assistance. We provide an invaluable service to the people of Ashhurst and the Valley.
We also provide back-up for Palmerston North and the surrounding districts when a large incident occurs.

The brigade also works actively in the community to promote fire safety and awareness by engaging with local community groups and the local school.

Established in 1955, the brigade enjoys good support from the community it serves.

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Take care on the roads

This year has started with a number of Motor Vehicle Accidents that followed on from a run of accidents after Christmas. With the last three years averaging 24 car accidents attended by the brigade each year, it is not good for the brigade to have attended 5 MVA's (20% of last year) by the 22nd January.

The bulk of the MVA's we attend are due to either drivers exceeding their capabilities, inattention, or not driving to the conditions. Just about all of these accidents could have been avoided. Please drive in a safe manner and pay particular attention to children on the roads as schools go back in early February.

More Volunteers Needed

We are currently looking for more people to join the Brigade as recruits. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old, pass a security check, pass a medical assessment, and be committed to the training regime once accepted. You need to be reasonably fit, reliable, and able to work effectively as a team member. We train every Monday night at 7:00pm.

If you are interested click here for further information.