Tapu Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Gold Star recipient and Life Honorary Member Bruce Efford on Tuesday, 31 October 2023. Bruce served 37 years with the brigade, 32 as Deputy Chief Fire Officer, before his retirement in 2017.
Te Kauwhata Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Paul Louis Halverson on Sunday 24 October. Paul served with the Porirua Fire Brigade from 1975 until 1978.
The Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of Operational Support Firefighter, Gold Star recipient and Life Honourary Member, Geoffrey Gillies on Monday 23 October 2023.
A service will be held for Geoffrey at the Oamaru Club Monday 30 October at 1:30pm.
Waihi and Mayor View Volunteer Fire Brigades wish to advise of the passing of Life Member, 50-year Service Medal recipient and Auckland Goldstar Association Past President, firefighter Jim Shaw on Wednesday 18 October 2023. A private cremation has been held.
Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of life member Ken Steen. A small funeral service will be held on Saturday, 21 October at Cambridge Fire Station, at 11am.
It is with a heavy heart that the Woodville Volunteer Fire Brigade announce the passing of retired C. F. O Raymond Walker. Ray joined the Woodville Volunteer Fire Brigade on 23 October 1967, working his way through and obtaining the rank of Deputy Chief Fire Officer in 1978.
The Palmerston Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of Brigade Support member and Gold Star recipient Mark Stewart on Wednesday 11 October 2023.
A service will be held for Mark at the Palmerston Sports Hall at 2pm, Wednesday 18 October 2023.
Ruawai Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise of the passing of 3rd Officer, Gold Star recipient and Life Member Barry Mockett (Mock) on Thursday 12 October 2023.
Lauriston Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Simon Wilson on Sunday 8 October 2023. Simon joined the Brigade in February 2013 and was a valued member who was engaged within the Brigade and community.
Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade wish to advise the passing of Brigade Support member, Gold Star recipient and Life Member, Ian Irvine on Tuesday 3rd October 2023.
A service will be held for Ian at Matamata Fire Station at 1pm, Saturday 7th October 2023. Undress uniform.
