Merv George
Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of past Chief Fire Officer Merv George on 28 April 2024. Merv has been a member of the Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade for 48 years, with 16 years as Chief Fire Officer.
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Graeme Howarth
Waikato District advise of the passing of Ex-CFO, Graeme Howarth of Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade passed away on Saturday. Funeral details TBA
Rowan Richard Reeves
Wellington District advise of the passing of ex SSO Rowan Richard Reeves on 26 April 2024. Rowan was a volunteer at Newlands before joining as a career firefighter in 1969. He worked at numerous stations in Wellington and the Hutt Valley before his retirement in 1996.
Patrick Pearce (Jack) Feeney
Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Brigade sadly advises that Patrick Pearce (Jack) Feeney, retired Officer in Charge and Life Honorary Member, passed away on Thursday 18 April 2024.
Kenneth (Ken) Roy Frederick Lucas
Coromandel Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Roy Frederick Lucas on 31 March 2024. Born on 1 November 1936, Ken was a member of Coromandel Volunteer Fire Brigade from June 1963 until August 1988 and Deputy Chief Fire Officer from 1981 till 1988.
Gary Beban
Wellington District sadly advise of the passing of ex Station Officer Gary Beban on Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Merv Connelly
Manawatu-Whanganui District advises of the passing of Merv Connelly. Merv passed away peacefully on Monday 8th April 2024 aged 86 years old. He was a Life Honorary member of Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Ivan Anthony (Oakey) Weastell
Waiau Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Ivan Anthony (Oakey) Weastell on 7 March 2024. Born on 10 November 1944, Oakey was a member of Waiau Volunteer Fire Brigade from 1962 till 1992 and Chief Fire Officer from 1973 till 1992.
Jim Nicolls
It is with a sad heart that Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of retired CFO and Life member Jim Nicolls.
Ian (Monty) Montgomery
It is with great sadness the Nelson Marlborough District advise of the passing of Ian (Monty) Montgomery. Ian was the past Controller with the Ōkiwi Bay Brigade, a position he held for many years. In keeping with Ian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.