Brian Wigmore (Wiggy) - updated

22/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Turua Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of past Deputy Chief Fire Officer and Gold Star recipient, Brian Wigmore (Wiggy). Wiggy passed on Wednesday 20th September 2023 after a short illness.  

Celebration/funeral is at Turua Hall, Tuesday 26th September at 11am followed by private cremation. Full undress uniform.

Clifford Graham Jolly (Cliff)

21/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of ex Chief Fire Officer Cliff Jolly. A service for Cliff will be held on Wednesday 27th September at 11am, at the Campbell and Sons chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel.  

Graeme Keith Templeton (Keith)

21/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of past Operational Support member Keith Templeton. Members and past members are invited to attend a service for Keith on Friday 22nd September at 11:00am at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin. Undress uniform and medals to be worn.

Ian McNab

20/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of former Station Officer Ian McNab. Ian served the Brigade from 1957 to 1982.

Norman Donald Bottcher (Norm)

20/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Manawatu Whanganui District advise of the passing of Norman Donald Bottcher (Norm). Norm was a founding member of the Rongotea Brigade and served from 1955 to 1966. A service for Norm is being held on Wednesday September 2023.

Bryan Hayes

18/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Southern Lakes Volunteer Fire Brigade (SLVFB) advise the passing of former member Bryan Hayes. Bryan was a founding member of the Omori Volunteer Rural Fire Force (now SLVFB).

Dave Owens

14/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Wellington District advise of the passing of ex Assistant Fire Commander Dave Owens (Wellington). Dave started his service in the UK and emigrated to New Zealand to become a firefighter in Hamilton in 1973.

Robbie Allan

13/09/2023 | In Memoriam | National

The Nelson Marlborough Fire District advise of the passing of SSO Robbie Allan (retired) on 11 September 2023. Robbie served at the Nelson Fire Station from 1973 to his retirement in 2019.