Grant (Bertha) Baker

13/09/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Kaitāia Volunteer Fire Brigade are saddened to advise of the sudden passing of Grant (Bertha) Baker, Station Officer/Op Support. Grant's service with the Kaitāia Volunteer Fire Brigade spanned across 28 years. He will be truly missed by all.

Victor (Vic) Moody

10/09/2024 | In Memoriam | National

The Clinton Fire Brigade would like to acknowledge with sadness the passing on Monday 9 September 2024 of retired Life Member and Double Gold Star Recipient Victor (Vic) Percival Moody. Vic served the Clinton Brigade and community for 54 years. Vic’s funeral will be held at 1.

Martin Cuff

10/09/2024 | In Memoriam | National

The Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of retired Kaniere Volunteer Fire Brigade SSO Martin Cuff.  

Martin served with the Kaniere Brigade from 1965 to 1996.   A private family service has been held.

Midge Te Kani

06/09/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Fire and Emergency New Zealand would like to acknowledge the sudden passing of Midge Te Kani, a member of Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committee. Midge’s strong commitment to her community and to championing courageous conversations contributed much to the committee’s work and achievements.

Anton Sutorius - Updated

03/09/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Plimmerton Volunteer Fire Brigade share that Anton Sutorius passed away peacefully on 2 September. Anton was a life member and Double Gold Star recipient. He also served a long career with the Wellington Brigade. The funeral will be held at 11am, Monday 9 September at the Plimmerton Boating Club.

Don Hassall

28/08/2024 | In Memoriam | National

The Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to acknowledge with sadness the passing of Retired Chief Fire Officer Don Hassall QFSM.   Don was an integral member of the brigade and was very active within the Brigade until his passing.

Ron Lennon

27/08/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Wellington Operational Support Unit advise of the passing of Ron Lennon. Ronald Dereck Lennon served as member of the Wellington Fire Service Support Unit from 1998 to 2013, holding the rank of Fire Officer in the unit from 2000 to 2013.

Michael McLees

26/08/2024 | In Memoriam | National

It is with great sadness that Blackmount Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of DCFO Michael McLees. Mike was a valued member of the Blackmount Voluntary Rural Fire Force and latterly the Blackmount Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Bruce Abernathy

19/08/2024 | In Memoriam | National

Cheviot Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of Bruce Abernathy. Bruce served at Cheviot Station for 57 years. Bruce's funeral service will be at Cheviot Station on Thursday 22 August at 1pm.