Matata Fire Brigade news November, 2014
84 CALLOUTS THIS YEAR - 31 Fire & 53 Medical
We have had eight callouts, six real ones, in the month, of November (all medical).
Friday 21st, at 3:05 pm the town siren alerted us to a 111 call for a child needing assistance. A team team quickly made there way to the station then headed to the address to provide assistance until the ambulance arrived from Whakatane.
Tuesday 18th at 12:58 am our pagers only alerted us to a 111 call for a person needing assistance. A small team made there way to the station then headed to the address to provide assistance until the ambulance arrived from Kawerau.
Saturday 15th at 6:55 pm, the town siren told us there had been a 111 call for a person needing assistance. As we were all at the Matata Rugby club getting ready for our honours night, we very quickly dispatched a crew to help. The ambulance arrived soon after from Whakatane and took over and not long after took them to Whakatane Hospital.
At 2:26 pm the same afternoon, the siren alerted us to a 111 call for a "Motor Vehicle Accident" just out of Matata. Edgecumbe were also responded to this call. A crew quickly got down to the station however another paged message arrived two minutes late from the Police to advise us to Stand Down. We all headed back home.
Friday 14th at 1:03 pm, the siren alerted us to a 111 call for a "Medical Co-Response to Ambulance" in Matata. A crew quickly got down to the station and dispatched the first response van to assist. We supported the patient, collected vital signs then assisted the ambulance on arrival.
Wednesday 12th at 4:59 pm, the town siren alerted us to a 111 call for a "Car on Fire on SH2, West Pikowai". Quickly teams started descending on the Matata Station and as they were travelling, arriving and changing another message came through at 5:01 pm "Stand down, Car Fire, wrong location."
Friday 7th at 2:27 am, the town siren alerted us to a 111 call for medical assistance in Matata." A first response crew headed down to the station and quickly despatched to the address. There we stabalised the patient and provided support until the ambulance arrived and transported to Whakatane Hospital.
Sunday 26th October at 7:26pm the town siren called us to a 111 call for "Asthma Attack" at Murphy's Motor Camp. A large contingent turned out to the station and shortly after a crew headed of to the camp, in hot pursuit by the ambulance. There we found a child in a fair amount of distress so we comforted him, and his mother and check vital signs until the ambulance could transport both to Whakatane Hospital.
Social News…
21st November we supported the Matata Public School's annual gala night. We put on for them a display of our equipment, demonstrated hose work, handed out fire safety information and generally joined in the fun on the night. Well done Matata Public and Matata Bluelight for making this an awesome community event.
18th November we were asked to help empty the swimming pool at the Matata Public School, for cleaning. This was a golden training opportunity as we could use this for a wide range of training opportunities. Yes, we could run drills in establishing suction from the appliance, setting up and ground monitor and draughting with the portable pump, but we were able to do so much more.
15th November 2014 the Matata Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its honours night. At such an occasion we invite friends, family, community leaders and members of nearby fire stations to celebrate the brigade members achievements. Last night thekey awards handed out included a 5 Year service medal to QF Tom McGregor, 47 Year bars for CFO Brian Dobson, 27 Year bars for DCFO Gavin Dennis, 15 Year bars for SSP Bonnie Dobson, 15 year bars for SO Malcolm Ward, 13 year bars for SP Norman Semmens and 11 Year bars for QF Rita Martin.
It was a great evening with a lovely spread put on by Rita Coster and whanau, a great DJ and plenty of dancing.
7th November Matata Bluelight Guy Fawkes night Thank you to the Matata Bluelight another great family and community event was run successfully last night in Matata. The Matata volunteer fire brigade made sure there was a safe bonfire and display perimeter and after the judging was completed, got to work lighting the fire and setting off the display. As well as the funded fire works that Bluelight had procured for the event from their generous sponsors, everyone who came along, also brought their own fireworks and gave it to the fire fighters for a safe release. It was a great community evening.
2nd November Matata Volunteer Fire Brigade Raft Race Team A keen group of Matata's junior fire fighters got together this week and built a raft and entered into Matata Bluelight's Annual Raft Race. The team had enormous fun building the raft on Saturday and enjoyed the benefits of their hard work out on the river today. As well as sore arms and plenty of sunshine, they also won a prize in best decorated raft section of the race. Great work team!
If you are interested in joining us, then contact one of the officers below, or turn up at the Fire Station at 7pm on a Monday night. For photo’s, news, and our Facebook link go to Matatafire.com
Chief Fire Officer Brian Dobson Deputy Chief Gavin Dennis
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