Volunteer Fire Brigade of the Year 2026

Volunteer Fire Brigade of the Year 2026

Celebrating International Volunteer Year 2026
Nominate Your Local Volunteer Fire Brigade

Volunteer brigades are the heart of communities across Aotearoa. As part of International Volunteer Year 2026, the United Fire Brigades' Association is celebrating the crews who show up — any time, every time.

Tell us why your local volunteer fire brigade deserves to be recognised as NZ’s Volunteer Fire Brigade of the Year and nominate them to win one of three prizes!

Nominations close: midnight Sunday 23 August 2026
Which Brigade are you nominating?
Which area is the brigade located in?
Tell us why this brigade is important to you/your community (word guide: ~200 words).
- What makes them special?
- Have they helped you during a difficult time?
- How do they support the community beyond emergencies?
- And anything else you want to share with us about them?
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Which theme(s) best describe the reason for your nomination?
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Your Contact Number
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Thank You!

Thank you for helping celebrate volunteer brigades and their members across Aotearoa.

Your nomination helps recognise the incredible contribution volunteers make to our communities every day.
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Volunteer Fire Brigade of the Year 2026

Nominate Your Local Volunteer Fire Brigade

Thank You!