John Patrick McGarvey

10/08/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Piopio Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex member, foundation member, double Gold Star, and Life Member John Patrick McGarvey on 8th August 2023. Funeral service will be at St George's Church, 22 Seddon Street, Tekuiti on Saturday 12th August at 11am.

Mark (Monty) Montgomery

04/08/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Whangārei Operational Support Unit advise of the passing of Mark (Monty) Montgomery on Wednesday night, 2 August. Mark was an active volunteer firefighter for over 45 years at Henderson, Waitākere, Maungakaramea and Whangārei/Kaipara OSU.

George Gallop

20/07/2023 | In Memoriam

Toko Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Life Member and Gold Star holder George Gallop. George joined the brigade 1978 and retired in 2009

The funeral will take place at Stratford War Memorial Hall on Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 11am.

Robbie Clyde

18/07/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Tokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Life Member and Gold Star holder Robbie Clyde on 17 July 2023. Robbie joined the Brigade in 1980 and retired in 2006

The funeral will take place at the Tokoroa club Saturday 22 July 2023 at 14:00 hrs.

Shauna McGuinn

18/07/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Wellington District advises the passing of Shauna McGuinn previous National Injury Rehabilitation Coordinator and acting Manager.  

Shauna worked for the NZ Fire Service from March 2007 through to late 2009.

Peter Thompson - Hokitika

17/07/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex Chief Fire Officer Peter Thompson, Gold Star member, and Honorary Life Member of Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade. Peter served for 35 years from 1948 to 1983.

Keith Askew

17/07/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Plimmerton Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Life Member and former Chief Fire Officer Keith Askew on 14 July 2023. Keith joined the Brigade in 1954 and served at Chief from 1966 until his retirement in 1986.

Dave Thompson

17/07/2023 | In Memoriam | National

Lower Hutt Fire Brigade advise the passing of Dave Thompson Wednesday 12 July 2023 aged 77. Dave was adamant he didn’t want a funeral and he was cremated on Thursday 13 July 2023.