Featherston fire brigade is on a recruitment drive.
"We're in need of volunteers," says deputy chief Kevin Lett, adding most brigades in the country are in need.
"But particularly in Wairarapa, it's hard keeping people, with work opportunities here."
Mr Lett, senior operation support officer Doug Juggins and firefighter Mireie Penman attended St Teresa's School Harvest Festival to put on firefighting demonstrations and hand out safety pamphlets.
Although there is fitness training to keep up a level of stamina, there is no initial fitness requirement.