The people behind this initiative are all from the Northern suburbs and are passionate about the area that they live in. They have come together to ensure their community is prepared to respond to any emergency situation.

Tony Swain

Tony was born in Wellington and has lived in Newlands for over twenty years. Since 1995 Tony has been a Real Estate salesperson specialising in the Newlands area and is passionate about the benefits of living in the suburb. Tony has been a volunteer fire fighter since 1976 and is a life honorary member of the Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade. Tony is currently Officer in Charge at Newlands.

Ralph Francis

Ralph was born in Wellington and has lived in Newlands for over forty five years. Ralph is currently employed by the Department of Internal Affairs as a professional chauffeur. Ralph is a life honorary member of the Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade having served for the last twenty six years.

Hayden Picard

Hayden was born in Wanganui but moved to Wellington to enhance his employment opportunities eight years ago. He is employed as a Risk Advisor for a large international insurer and has been an active member of the Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade for the last three and a half years.

Frank Simpson

Frank has lived in Newlands for over thirty two years. He was a paid fire-fighter in Wellington for thirty four years and he is now employed by the Department of Internal Affairs as a professional chauffeur as well as running his own business overseeing hospitality and personalised tours for visiting cruise ship passengers. Frank is a life honorary member of the Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade having served for over twenty two years.

Reece Buck

Reece is Wellington born and bred and has lived in Newlands for the past five years. He is employed as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher for Wellington Free Ambulance and is an active member of the Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Steve Flett

Steve was born in Wellington and has lived in the Newlands Paparangi area for twenty five years. He is a past President of the Wellington Master Painters Association and for the last twelve years has been a director of a successful local building maintenance company. Steve has been a member of the Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade for the last nine years as well as being actively involved in community sports, coaching local club and school football teams.