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The Upper Hutt Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed in 1914 to serve the needs of the small rural settlement of Upper Hutt. In 1936 another brigade was formed at the Trentham Military Camp, this was essentially a permanent service & both brigades worked as individual units

As the Upper Valley grew, it was decided that a more uniformed service was required. So in 1958 Trentham Camp Brigade & the Upper Hutt Fire Brigade came under the umbrella of the Upper Hutt Fire Board & moved into their new premises at the central fire station on Fergusson Drive, where the current station stands today.

Further restructuring has taken place since then, & today we come under the New Zealand Fire Service Commission. However we maintain a fire appliance to supplement the permanent service.

Today, with almost 100 years behind us, the past & present members who have served the community of Upper Hutt can justifiably be proud of their record in the finest tradition of the fire service.

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Published on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 15:04

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Trentham 481

(our Current appliance)

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Recruitment

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Published on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 09:18

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Ever thought about becoming a Volunteer Firefighter?

If you meet the eligibility requirements below then this might be the time for you to get in touch with us.

You must be:

A: At least 16 years of age (18 is preferred).

B: Medically & physically fit.

C: Residing or working in the area shown on the map below.

(Will consider if just outside this area).

D: Willing to consent to a NZ Police security check, & have no criminal convictions.

E: Able to attend regular drill nights (Monday 7pm - 9:30pm) and training courses when required.

F: Able to read & write legible English.

G: Be a NZ citizen or have rights of residence.

So you meet the eligibility requirements & want to know what happens next.

Upon your initial enquiry you will be sent more information on the Upper Hutt Volunteer Fire Brigade plus an application form. You will be required to return your application along with:

A: A certified copy of your birth certificate or proof of NZ citizenship or right of residency in NZ.

B: Two character references.

It is essential that these be produced as soon as possible so that your application can be processed.

The next stage is an interview with the Officer in charge to assess your suitability for the brigade.

You will be invited to attend a normal drill night (Monday 7pm - 9:30pm) so you can see and experience the requirements of a Volunteer Firefighter. You will also be required to pass a general medical examination, this is at no cost to you. You will also undergo a police security check.

If it sounds like you & you would like further information or would like to come down & have a look either contact us via email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or in writing to:

Officer in Charge

Upper Hutt Volunteer Fire Brigade

PO Box 40-358

Upper Hutt

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Published on Thursday, 05 May 2011 12:54

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