The major hazards in Foxton are rest homes, a major carpet factory, sawmill, poultry farm, two major fuel stations and SH 1.
Other risks identified are residential, factory, hotels/motels, schools, and privately owned forest.
Foxton is a small town situated on SH 1, 18kms north of Levin with a population of about 3,500 people. The town building profile is predominantly residential with a small CBD with mostly light industrial to service the rural community.
This brigade wishes to thank the following employers of volunteers for their support:
D S Hazlett & Son Ltd
G H Baddock Builders
Graham Electrical Ltd
Great Southern Ranfurly
M V Dowling
McLaren Machinery
Middlebank Pastoral
Otago Power Services
Philip Wareing Ltd
Pioneer Generation Ltd
Ranfurly Holiday Park
Ranfurly Motors
Ross Becker Joinery
Springfield Farm