Kaikoura Operational Support

Kaikoura sits on the East Coast between Blenheim and Christchurch. The Kaikoura Volunteer Fire Brigade has a variety of vehicles - 2 pumps, a tanker, rural pump, and an op support/medical response ute.
The Bridade mostly get called to structural fires, MVCs, herbage fire and medical calls, and they respond to around 120 calls per year. The Operational Support members provide all tasks on the fireground, except front line firefighting.

Kaikoura Operational Support
Officer in charge : CFO Craig Guthrie
Number of members : 1
Response vehicle : Kaikoura 7526
Contact Details
Contact name : CFO Craig Guthrie
Address : Kaikoura Fire Station
The Esplanade
Kaikoura
Phone number : (027) 815 2362
Email address : craig.guthrie@fireandemergency.nz
Kaikoura
Recruitment
Contact : CFO Craig Guthrie
Phone : (027) 815 2362
Email : craig.guthrie@fireandemergency.nz
Page updated : June 2026