Waiau Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Ivan Anthony (Oakey) Weastell on 7 March 2024. Born on 10 November 1944, Oakey was a member of Waiau Volunteer Fire Brigade from 1962 till 1992 and Chief Fire Officer from 1973 till 1992.
It is with a sad heart that Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of retired CFO and Life member Jim Nicolls.
It is with great sadness the Nelson Marlborough District advise of the passing of Ian (Monty) Montgomery. Ian was the past Controller with the Ōkiwi Bay Brigade, a position he held for many years. In keeping with Ian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
It is with a huge degree of sadness that Kaikohe Fire Brigade advise of the sudden passing on Thursday 15 March of ex DCFO Andrew Prangley. Andrew served with the Paeroa, Rawene, Kaikohe and Kamo Brigades, completing a total 26.
It is with great sadness the New Plymouth Fire Brigade advise the passing of ex Senior Firefighter Graeme Trigger on Wednesday 13 March 2024. Graeme joined Inglewood Fire Brigade in November 1963 and then moved to the New Plymouth Fire Brigade in 1969, where he served until 2007.
Waiuku Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Life Member Leo May. Leo served from 1971 to 1989.
The Southern Fire Communication Centre and Canterbury Fire District advise of the passing of ex Senior Firefighter and ex Senior Dispatcher John Goodliffe on Friday 1 March.
