Noel Kennedy
Gore Volunteer Fire Brigade sadly advises of the passing of retired DCFO and Life Member J N (Noel) Kennedy. Noel served from 1954 until 1991 – a total of 37 years of service.
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Gordon Dixon
Motueka Fire Brigade sadly advises of the passing of retired member Gordon Dixon on 13 May 2025.
Gordon was a member of the Winton and Balfour Brigades and then a member of the Motueka Brigade, where he was made a life member.
Tony Jones - updated with funeral information
The Canterbury District wishes to express its deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Tony Jones. Tony was a dedicated Senior Firefighter on Green Watch and prior to his retirement was a valued Volunteer Support Officer.
Bruce Dyson
The Ōmārama Volunteer Fire Brigade advise with great sadness of the passing of ex-QFF Bruce Dyson. Bruce served as a firefighter and medical first responder from September 2004 to February 2025. His dedication and commitment to the Ōmārama community will be sorely missed.
Maurice James King
The Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade wishes to announce the passing of former firefighter, brigade secretary, and Life Honorary Member, Maurice James King. Maurice served from August 1972 to November 1990 and was a valued and well respected member of the brigade. RIP Wick.
Update: Brian (Thomo) Thompson
Hamilton Fire Brigade advise of the passing of ex-SFF Brian Thompson (Thomo) on 5 May 2025. He was a long-serving member of the Hamilton Fire Brigade.
Thomo’s service will be held at Zenders, 44 Hopkins Road, Newstead at 2pm on Friday 9 May.
Peter Keillor
The Mossburn Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Gold Star Member and Retired Life Honorary Member Peter Keillor. Peter was a member of the Thornbury brigade from 1963 to 1970.
Robert (Rob) Walden
Okaiawa Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to acknowledge with sadness the passing of SFF Robert (Rob) Walden on Tuesday 29 April. Rob served in Rahotu, Ōkato, Manaia, Ōpunake and Okaiawa, rising to the rank of Senior Station Officer in his travels.
Warwick Thompson
Te Atatu Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of former member Warwick "Wacky" Thompson on 26 April 2025. Warwick served with Te Atatu Volunteers from 1974 to 1979.
Blair Halder
The Clutha Valley Fire Brigade would like to acknowledge with sadness the passing of SFF and Brigade Secretary Blair Halder on Saturday the 19 April. Blair started his service for the Dipton Brigade before transferring to Clutha Valley in 2005.