Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise the sudden passing of ex Third Officer and Life Member Ron Terry this morning. Funeral will be held at the Wainuiomata Fire Station at 2pm on Wednesday the 12th. Undress uniform, medals, and no caps.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chris 'Picko' Pickering, who died peacefully today at home, surrounded by his loving family. Chris was a dedicated and long-serving member of the Whangārei Fire Station, with over 40 years service.
It is with a huge degree of sadness that Kaikohe Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex SSO Non-Operational Support Geoffrey Mayall (QSM). Geoff passed away suddenly at his home in Kaikohe on Friday evening.
Wellington District advises of the passing of Lloyd Charles Johns, who proudly served the New Zealand Fire Service for over 14 years, beginning at the Lower Hutt Fire Brigade in the late 1950s.
It is with sadness that the Ngāruawāhia Volunteer Fire Brigade and Waikato Fire District advise of the passing of Ray Ardern on 22 October 2025.
Ray was a well-respected and valued member of the brigade and community and gave 13 years of dedicated service.
It is with a heavy heart, the Manawatu Whanganui Fire District advises of the passing of John Story
John started as a volunteer at Foxton Beach Brigade, as well as serving as a career firefighter and officer in Whanganui and Palmerston North.
It is with sadness that we advise that Bruce Avery, ex-firefighter from Te Aroha Volunteer Fire Brigade, passed away 13 October 2025. Bruce was a valued member of the Brigade for over 15 years. His funeral will be held on Monday 20 October at 11.
It is with great sadness the Stratford Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the sudden passing of retired station officer/gold star holder Colin Quay
Colin served in the brigade from 1975 to 2002 serving 27 1/2 years
The service is being held at the Holy Trinity Church Corner Regan and Juliet Street on…
It is with great sadness that the Haast Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of Retired Controller, Kerry Eggeling, who gave over 40 years’ service. Kerry was a well-respected and valued member of the brigade and the entire Haast community.
It is with a heavy heart that Wellington District advises of the passing of ex Senior Firefighter Steve Tooley in Christchurch last weekend 20–21 September 2025. Steve served diligently as a career firefighter within the Wellington for 40 years before retiring in 2018 and moving to Christchurch.
