16/09/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
It is with great sadness we advise the sudden passing of Graeme Still (Wildfire Specialist) this morning. Graeme was an incredibly valuable member of the Wildfire team and Fire and Emergency NZ family. He was extremely well known and highly regarded amongst firefighters and our forestry partners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.