Wayne Sarjeant

09/12/2024 | In Memoriam | National

It is with great sadness that the Paraparaumu Fire Brigade advise of the passing of former CFO Wayne Sarjeant QSM.  

Wayne passed away on Saturday 7 December 2024 surrounded by his family in Nelson. The family have held a private service for Wayne.

Graeme Day (Daisy)

04/12/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Hawke’s Bay district wishes to advise with a heavy heart the passing of retired firefighter Graeme “Daisy” Day on Monday 2 December. Daisy completed over 52 years of service with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Vicky Ryalls

03/12/2024 | In Memoriam | National

It is with sadness that the Otago District advise of the passing of ex Control Room Operator Vicky Ryalls.  

Vicky's funeral has already been held.

Ross David Bridgeman

03/12/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Wellington District wishes to advise with great sadness the passing of retired firefighter Ross David Bridgeman, aged 70 years old. Ross dedicated over 20 years of service to then New Zealand Fire Service, joining Wainuiomata on 25 October 1973.

James Hutchinson (Jim)

29/11/2024 | In Memoriam | National

The Hawke’s Bay District wish to advise the passing of Haumoana Volunteer Fire Brigade life member James Hutchinson (Jim) on Wednesday 27 November. Jim served just over 28 years with the New Zealand Fire Service.

George Scott

27/11/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of George Scott on Sunday 24 November 2024, aged 86. George started his firefighting career on 4 October 1970 and retired on 13 December 2004.

Kevin Reid

25/11/2024 | In Memoriam | National

The Otago District wish to advise of the passing of ex-member SFF Kevin Reid. A service will be held at Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Thursday 28 November, followed by a private cremation. To view via live stream, go to campbellandsons. co.

William (Bub) Edwards

22/11/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Tairāwhiti District wish to advise of the passing of Manutūkē Volunteer Fire Brigade life member, William (Bub) Edwards. Bub retired from the Manutūkē Volunteer Fire Brigade after 50 years of service to NZ Fire Service, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the brigade and his community.

Mike Glentworth

13/11/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Putaruru Volunteer Brigade advise the passing of ex member Mike Glentworth. Mike served with the brigade for 17 years from 1981 to 1998. A service will be held at the Putaruru Volunteer Fire Station on Thursday 14 November at 11am .

Michael (Mick) Sullivan

11/11/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Northland District advises of the passing of Michael (Mick) Sullivan on 23 October 2024. Mick started with the Wellington Fire Brigade in 1974 and also served in the Hutt Valley as an SO. He rose to SSO before becoming a Manager for Whangarei Kaipara Area in 1988.