Wellington Operational
Support Unit
Providing critical support to emergency services in Wellington
Become A Volunteer Operational Support Firefighter
Our volunteer brigade supports front-line firefighters and helps our community in times of need.
Responding from Kilbirnie Station, we support and enable firefighters and other emergency services to perform their roles.
We specialise in:
Traffic Management
Salvage
Domestic and commercial flooding
Storm-related damage and events
Crew Rehabilitation
Evacuation Support
Scene Protection
Scene Lighting
Incident Management Support
First Aid
Logistical Support
Victim Support
Communication and Technology Support
Interested in finding out more?
Register to attend our next Open Night!
If you’re aged 18+, a team player, have your own transport, a full license, and would like to contribute to our community, come to our next open night. There, you can:
- Discover what it takes to volunteer
- Hear about the new skills you’ll learn
- Meet our crew!
Register to attend – or reach out for more information – by filling in our Recruitment Form. To access the form, click here – or scan the QR Code to access.
Note we are currently fully staffed! Expressions of Interest to join our brigade when vacancies become available are welcome. Recruiting activities usually kick off in Spring.

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Wellington Operational Support is a registered New Zealand charity under the organisation name Wellington Fire Service Support Unit, registration number CC28959. Please find more information at the Charities Services.
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7 Troy St, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand