Message from our Chair: Firefighters recognised in New Year’s Honours
Please join me in congratulating these past and present firefighters who have been recognised in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List released today:
- John Bowmar (Kaiwaka) – Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
- Syd Hughes (Opotiki) - Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
- Jim Powdrill (Kaikohe) - Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
- Kevin Stechman (Westport) - Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
- Bruce Thompson (Ohakune) - Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community
Our firefighters are regularly honoured when the Queen recognises citizens from Commonwealth countries for their exceptional service at New Year and on the observation of her birthday.
Those recognised today have all made a huge difference to the lives of people in their communities and Fire and Emergency New Zealand. This acknowledgement of their hard work, dedication and achievements over many years to make their communities stronger, safer and more resilient makes us immensely proud.
On behalf of all New Zealanders, I would like to congratulate them all on receiving this very special honour.
You can read more about these recipients (external link)and their achievements on our website.