Waihaorunga Volunteer Fire Brigade are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Firefighter Jade Halkett on Saturday 25 May 2024. A celebration of Jade’s life will be held at Waimate A&P Showgrounds Pavillion, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, on Tuesday, 4 June at 2pm.
With heavy hearts, Invercargill Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Terry Cook (SFF – Brown Watch) on 27 May 2024 at Southland Hospital.
Terry served with the Invercargill Fire Brigade from October 2005 until October 2023.
Hutt–Wairarapa Operational Support Unit advise of the passing of Lawrence Wilbur Snelgar on 12 May. Lawrence served with the Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade from 1952 until 1954, the Wellington Fire Station from 1955 to 1956 and the Lower Hutt Central Fire station from 1956 until 1981.
Urenui brigade announce the passing of Eifion Williams, ex-member of Urenui Brigade and former mechanic at Bell Block Service Centre.
The funeral will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 17 Grey Street, Waitara. Commencing at 11:00 on Friday 24th May.
It is with heavy hearts that the Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Qualified Firefighter Davina Solomon.
Davina served with both the Foxton and Levin Volunteer Fire Brigades, starting her firefighter journey with the Foxton Brigade in August 2015.
It is with great sadness that Mangonui Volunteer Fire Brigade announces the passing of Operational Support Officer Alan Moros. Alan first joined the brigade in 2005. His funeral will be held at Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart church in Epsom, Auckland on Friday 17 May at 10am.
Update – memorial serviceA memorial service for Gary will be held at 11. 00am on Friday 17 May 2024 at the Tauherenikau Race Course, SH2, Featherston. Fire and Emergency personnel are invited to attend in undress uniform with medals, but no caps.
The Otorohanga Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of ex-DCFO, Life Member and Gold Star recipient Peter Sicely on Monday 6 May 2024. Peter served in the service from 1974 to 2002.
Takirimaiteata (Taki) Turner
11. 06. 1943 - 01. 05. 2024
Taki initially worked for the NZ Fire Service as our Tainui liaison creating rich channels of communication and engagementment for the then Fire Service.
Tomorrow, fire and emergency services personnel, families and dignitaries will gather in Canberra to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty.
