Ōhope Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Firefighter Julia Florence on the 14th December. Julia joined the Brigade on the 15 July 2020, completed her Volunteer Recruits Course and was a dedicated and competent fire-fighter.
Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of past Chief Fire Officer John Cowpland (Pom).
John joined Wellsford Fire Brigade on 27 January 1980, transferring from Rawene Brigade where he began his service.
Christchurch Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex Training Officer Gary Luff (Luffy). Funeral details: Monday 20 December @ 1100hrs, at the Woolston Working Mens Club, Hargood Street (plenty of parking on site).
Greymouth Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Greymouth Volunteer Fire Brigade Former Member and Gold Star Member Trevor George Hilton on 13 December 2021.
Hastings Brigade advise the passing of Tomoana Freezing Works Fire Brigade - ex Chief Fire Officer Sydney Taylor (Syd).
Syd served as the CFO at Tomoana Freezing Works Fire Brigade with 41years service.
Wellington Fire Brigade advise the passing of ex Station Officer Graham Hackworthy (Hack) Saturday the 11th of December 2021. Graham served as a Career Firefighter for many years in Wellington Fire Brigade particularly at Thorndon and Kilbirnie stations. Graham was a Gold Star Member of the brigade.
Wellington Operational Support Unit advises of the passing of Life Honorary Member Salvin “John” Wilson. John served the unit from 25 March 1968 until retiring as a Station Officer on 1 December 2003. He was an active Life Honorary Member.
Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex-firefighter Ernie Brown on 4 December. Ernie started with Cambridge Fire Brigade on 9 December 2000 and transferred to Rangiora Brigade on 25 April 2007.
