Mike (Tomo) Thomason - Updated
National Training advise the passing of Mike (Tomo) Thomason.
Mike’s firefighting career was proudly served within the Wellington Area, beginning in early 1996. He progressed through the ranks to become a Senior Station Officer, based in Newtown in 2018. Passionate about learning, leadership, and developing others, Mike joined the National Training Team in 2024 as Manager of Officer Development, a role he held for the remainder of his career.
Above all, Mike was an intelligent and deeply caring individual who was committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the people he served. He will be remembered for his integrity, his generosity of spirit, and the genuine care he showed for those around him.
Mike will be privately cremated.
Mike's wife Evelyn has offered the opportunity for people to drop into their home and share some refreshments and conservation tomorrow (27th January) between midday and 1700. Their address is:
16C Ridout Street
Maeroa
Hamilton