Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade

The month of April saw no slow down in the callout rate. A large fire at the bark plant saw firefighters from Ōmokoroa, Katikati and Tauranga involved for 4-5 hours.

In total, there were 7 vegetation fires, 2 alarm activations, and 1 motor minor accident in April. A large 700 square metre vegetation fire in Wainui South Road had the potential to escalate dramatically, but firefighters gained control quickly with the help of Katikati and their water tanker.

The fire season classification has changed as of 1st May. there are no permits required for open fires in the rural area but please be careful when burning. In the urban area, a total fire ban is still in place.

First responders were called six times through April with two cardiac arrests, breathing problems and chest pains.

We are very grateful to Mr Dudley Moore who supplied the First Responders with very lightweight but efficient facemasks to go with the rest of our PPE kit.