Rev Albie Martin QSM
Auē te mamae ē!
A much respected Taranaki kaumātua Rev Albie Martin passed away on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Albie was an ardent supporter of the New Plymouth Fire Brigade and our organisation as a whole.
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Norman William Golding (Goldey)
This is to advise of the passing of Norman William Golding (Goldey) on May 20th 2023. Joining in 1947, Norman served the Auckland Metropolitan Fire Board and New Zealand Fire Service for over 40 years, retiring as a Divisional Officer in 1988.
Graeme Watson
Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of retired DCFO and LHM Graeme Watson on 6 April 2023. Graeme joined the Otaki Brigade, after serving in Wainuiomata, in 1966. He served until 1995, the last 23 years as Deputy Chief Fire Officer. A private service has been held.
Kevin Fryer
Rahotu Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex-Firefighter Kevin Fryer on 16 May 2023.
Keith was a Firefighter at Rahotu Station from December 2006 to March 2010 and then at Ōpunake Station from March 2010 to November 2010.
Peter Scoles
The Dunedin Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of ex firefighter Peter Scoles on May 12th 2023. Peter joined the brigade in 1972 and served with the New Zealand Fire Service for 32 years. As per Peter’s wishes a private cremation was held.
AFAC National Memorial Livestream: Friday, 12 May
Tomorrow, fire and emergency services personnel, families and dignitaries will gather in Canberra to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty.
Robert Poulton
Patoka Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Rural Fire Force Controller Robert Poulton on April 15th 2023. The Hawke’s Bay District acknowledges his commitment to the brigade and community over the many years and in particular recently through Cyclone Gabrielle.
Warren Robert Moorfield
Te Kauwhata Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Warren Moorfield on 16 April 2023 at Te Kauwhata.
Warren was a Senior Firefighter who served Te Kauwhata Fire Brigade for 48 years. He was a well-respected member of the Te Kauwhata community.
Jack Glassford
Gisborne Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Jack Glassford on 5 April 2023. Jack was a retired Career firefighter and Region Fleet Mover. The service will be held on Saturday 8 April at 10am at Evans Funeral Chapel, 171 Ormond Road, Gisborne. Livestream link: sites. google.
John Hills
Pongaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the peaceful passing of Chief Fire Officer John Hills on Monday 3rd April 2023. The Hawkes Bay District acknowledges his commitment to the brigade and community over the many years he served as a volunteer firefighter.