FIRE BOMB - New Zealand Fire Service

Auckland region
celebrates volunteerism
During Volunteer Awareness Week, Auckland Fire Region took the opportunity to recognise
volunteerism across the region.
Helensville Fire Brigade hosted an
evening that incorporated the other
emergency service groups in the
area. These included Civil Defence,
St John Ambulance, Shelly Beach,
Muriwai and Kaukapakapa Rural
Fire Forces, Helensville Lions and
of course our own volunteer fire
personnel.
A highlight of the evening was a
presentation by MP Tau Henare, who
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recognized the long hours put in by
this group of volunteers and the key
role they played in many similar
communities across the country.
Region management and leaders from
the other emergency services echoed
these views, with St John acknowledging
the outstanding number of
years of service put in by one of the
attendees. John Old, 94, was a local
bank manager who fundraised for
From left, MP Tau Henare, AM Denis O’Donoghue,
St John Ambulance Manager Patsy Carlyle and
FRM Brian Butt celebrate volunteerism at a
function hosted by Helensville Fire Brigade.
the current ambulance station. He is
also the oldest serving Lions member
in Helensville and is a life member of
Helensville Fire Brigade.
The event also showcased the wide
range of vehicles within the local
emergency services fleet, with the
new Type 1 appliance for Helensville
and Ford Ranger Smoke Chaser
for Muriwai creating some serious
engine envy.