Author Archives: Porirua Fire Fighter

Porirua’s chief fire safety officer Russell Postlewaight said Wayne Halvorsen was a “gentleman” he was proud to have worked with. Mr Halvorsen might be taking early retirement in April, but don’t expect that to slow him down. The 62-year-old completed … Continue reading →

A firefighter has been injured fighting a house fire in Cannons Creek near Porirua. The Fire Service was called to the scene on Castor Crescent about 5:20pm. The firefighter received minor injuries and was treated at the scene. A mother … Continue reading →

A firefighter received a suspected broken ankle when he apparently fell down stairs while battling a house fire at Cannons Creek in Porirua this morning. A passer-by who heard a smoke alarm called the Fire Service about 8am this morning. … Continue reading →

With blood surging out of Blair Marriott’s right leg, it was vital the flow had to be stopped urgently. Potentially on the brink of death, he yelled at someone to help him tie some sort of tourniquet. Mr Marriott had … Continue reading →

A 10-year-old boy set on fire at Mungavin Park will require skin grafts to repair his burned face and neck, following “a stupid act” that never should have occurred, says his father. Tepana Matthews spent much of last week in … Continue reading →

Firefighters this morning battled a blaze in a Porirua East apartment block. Four fire trucks attended the fire on Champion Street in Porirua East, said David Meikle, a Fire Service spokesman. The apartment, one of four in the block, was … Continue reading →

It was a “surprisingly quiet” Guy Fawkes weekend for Porirua’s fire service, says chief fire safety officer Russell Postlewaight  but the smoke has yet to clear as staff keep a close eye out for arsons in schools. “It was business … Continue reading →

The mettle of three Porirua volunteer firefighters will be tested when they compete for a national title next month.Matt Vendt, David Knowles and Tai Kairua head to Christchurch for the Firefighter Combat Challenge on October 1. The event is known … Continue reading →

A fire beside railway tracks on the Paraparaumu line between Porirua and Wellington has halted trains. KiwiRail spokesman David Knight said the fire was reported at 6pm, south of Porirua. “Although this was put out by the fire service, it … Continue reading →

Taken During Park Blaze While local firefighters were saving homes from the blaze that encompassed much of Whitireia Park on February 21st, someone saw it as opportunity to steal from them. A portable pump left behind at Shelly Bay when … Continue reading →