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 & commercial
Crew rehabilitation
Evacuation support
Scene protection
First aid
Logistical support
Victim 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.

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.
7 Troy St, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand