John Luckman
Omokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Retired Chief Fire Officer John Luckman on Thursday 2nd March 2023 aged 92.
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Trevor James Bean
We wish to advise the passing of Trevor James Bean, QFSM and ex Chief Fire Commander, Auckland Fire Brigade, New Zealand Fire Service. For those who wish to visit Trevor before the funeral he will be at his daughters home, 40 The Parade, Island Bay from 2pm Tuesday 7th March. All Fire Service personnel are welcome to attend his funeral to be held at 2pm on Monday 13th March 2023 at The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington.
Craig Stevens
Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade advises that a celebration of the life of Craig Stevens will be held at Parihoa Farm, 223 Constable Road, Muriwai on Wednesday 1 March at 2 pm. The ceremony will also be live streamed on https://www. dreamproductions. co. nz/craigs(external link).
David van Zwanenberg
Dave gave his life to support the Muriwai community during Cyclone Gabrielle, 14 February 2023, aged 41. Loving husband to Amy. Devoted father to George and Zara. Dave's funeral will be held on 22 February 2023 at 2pm at Parihoa Farm, 223 Constable Road, Muriwai.
Ray Huxford - Updated
Feilding Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Ray Huxford, former Brigade Support and Life Member
Harry Heaven
Wellsford Volunteer Brigade advises of the passing of Harry Heaven, former Fire Fighter and Life Member.
Trevor Marshall
Mataura Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Trevor Marshall, former 3rd Officer and Life Member.
Jeff McGuire
Okaiawa Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Life Member Jeff McGuire on 3 February 2023. Jeff was a Fire Fighter and Brigade Secretary. Jeff will be buried at the Okaiawa Cemetery on Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 1pm.
Bill Rackham
Paeroa Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of CFO Bill Rackham (QSM) on Sunday 22 January 2023. Bill joined the brigade on 27 September 1967 and has served as CFO for over 32 years.
Terry Scott
Otago District advise of the passing of Divisional Officer Terry Scott. Terry joined the New Zealand Fire Service as a career firefighter in December 1962. He first served in Christchurch and then moved to Dunedin in 1979 to take up the role of Divisional Officer.