Rodger Gillespie, Life Member of the Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade, passed away on Monday 29 April 2024. Rodger served 47 years. Funeral service details to follow. Full undress uniform, medals, and cap. Communications to Cust CFO Peter Clements, 021 459 191, peter. clements@fireandemergency. nz
Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of past Chief Fire Officer Merv George on 28 April 2024. Merv has been a member of the Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade for 48 years, with 34 years as Chief Fire Officer.
Waikato District advise of the passing of Ex-CFO, Graeme Howarth of Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade passed away on Saturday. Funeral details TBA
Wellington District advise of the passing of ex SSO Rowan Richard Reeves on 26 April 2024. Rowan was a volunteer at Newlands before joining as a career firefighter in 1969. He worked at numerous stations in Wellington and the Hutt Valley before his retirement in 1996.
Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Brigade sadly advises that Patrick Pearce (Jack) Feeney, retired Officer in Charge and Life Honorary Member, passed away on Thursday 18 April 2024.
Coromandel Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Roy Frederick Lucas on 31 March 2024. Born on 1 November 1936, Ken was a member of Coromandel Volunteer Fire Brigade from June 1963 until August 1988 and Deputy Chief Fire Officer from 1981 till 1988.
Wellington District sadly advise of the passing of ex Station Officer Gary Beban on Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Manawatu-Whanganui District advises of the passing of Merv Connelly. Merv passed away peacefully on Monday 8th April 2024 aged 86 years old. He was a Life Honorary member of Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade.
