Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade held its annual honours night at the weekend.
Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade held its annual honours night at the weekend.
Emergency calls as at September 16: 217
Nine calls in the past fortnight.
Two fires – one vegetation and one smoke with investigation only required, plus three false alarms.
There were four vehicle crashes, fortunately no extrications were required.
We held our annual honours night on Saturday, September 14, recognisingservice of 17 of our members ranging from 3-year certificates to 47 years, including one 40-year certificate and brigade service trophy for Quentin Orr.
Three former members were presented with plaques in recognition of their service: Laurence Cameron, Terry Thomas and Richard Crawford (posthumous presentation to his wife Julie).
Ex-Station Officer Terry Thomas was awarded life honorary membership of the brigade.
