Waihi Fire Station. North Island, New Zealand.
S 37° 23.495 E 175° 50.585
60H E 397590 N 5861059
The Waihi fire station on Kenny Street in the old gold mining town of Waihi.
Waymark Code: WM63G1
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/26/2009
Views: 8
Formed in 1896 and established in 1899, the Waihi Station No.660 now functions with 15 volunteer firefighters and 2 fire engines.
Situated at 69. Kenny Street, the building is single level and has a historic fire bell outside the main doors dated 1901.
The Fire Station, part of the New Zealand Fire Service, serves the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.
Waihi is especially notable for its history as a gold mine town. The township grew around the mining operations since the discovery of gold in 1878 by prospectors.
Paid or Volunteer: Volunteer
EMS Involvement: yes
Number of Firetrucks: 2
Related Website: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
69. Kenny Street.
Waihi., North Island. New Zealand.
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Has 911 Dispatch: Not Listed
Has Emergency Call Box: Not Listed
Has Emergency Siren: Not Listed
Has Fire Pole: Not Listed
Average Alarms Per Year: Not Listed
Number of Emergency Staff: Not Listed
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