Volunteer firefighter's job never stopsCHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF Whangamata chief fire officer Nigel Airey joined as a volunteer 16 years ago after suffering a rugby injury. The brigade, which currently has 20 firefighters and four support crew, was formed in 1957. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF Whangamata chief fire officer Nigel Airey believes being a volunteer brigade makes for a stronger organisation, as it only attracts those who genuinely want to help the community. The way we used to deal with things years ago is very different to how we deal with incidents now. Airey believes being a volunteer brigade makes for a stronger organisation, as it only attracts those who genuinely want to help the community.

Source: Stuff January 13, 2018 19:18 UTC