The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
8004 Station Officer Steven ELLIS formerly of 254 Cessnock Fire Station.
Steve joined NSW Fire Brigades as a retained Firefighter on 15th July 1996
before joining the permanent ranks on 27th August 1999 and served for over 28 years at 371 Mackville,
75 Berowa, 40 Willoughby, 424 Port Macquarie, 257 Coffs Harbour, 254 Cessnock and 455 Rutherford.
Funeral details as follows:
Civilian attire only
Tuesday 19th November 2024 at 10.00hrs
Bernard Laverty Funeral Chapel
4 Glenmore Cresent
Macksville, NSW 2447
The family have asked that NO UNIFORM IS TO BE WORN and should wear civilian attire.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing on Saturday 26th October 2024 of
retired Captain Edward WHITTORN (48007)
formerly of Mortdale.
Edward joined NSW Fire Brigades on 1st January 1981 and served for over 16 years at 48 Mortdale.
Captain Edward WHITTORN received the National Medal for his service.
Funeral details to follow.
The Association has been advised of the passing of
retired F/F Gregory Raymond HENRY (3366)
on 13th October 2024 after a short illness.
Gregory joined the NSWFB in 1964 and retired in 1968.
A private funeral will be held shortly.
The NSWFBR Association has been informed of the sad news that
Retired Station Officer (2642) Colin BULPETT,
passed away on Monday 7th October 2024.
This sad news came from his Grandson Troy (0424 524 769).
Colin joined the NSWFB on 6/11/1959 and retired on 6/11/1989.
Funeral
Pinegrove Cemetery
10am on Wednesday 16th of October
in the North Chapel.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Station Officer Kenneth Harold ALLSOPP (1216)
aged 96 years formerly of 13 Alexandria ‘D’ Platoon.
Ken joined NSW Fire Brigades on 9 April 1948 and retired 25 April 1980.
He served for over 31 years at various fire stations including 39 Randwick,
01 Headquarters, 76 Bondi, 03 The Rocks, Waterloo, 21 Kogarah and 13 Alexandria.
Funeral details as follows:
Monday 21 October 2024 (please arrive at 10.30 hours to form a Guard of Honour).
North Chapel Pine Grove Cemetery.
Minchinbury NSW 2770
Members are requested to attend in uniform and form a ‘Guard of Honour’.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals
(Galateas may be worn)
The NSWFB Retirees Association has been advised of the passing of
retired Station Officer Walter Roy 'Wally' MAIR (3385)
on 29th September, 2024.
Wally joined the NSWFB on 16/01/1965 and retired on 18/11/2001.
A private funeral service will be held in the near future.
The NSWFB Retirees Association has been advised of the passing of
retired Station Officer
Walter Roy 'Wally' MAIR (3385)
on 29th September, 2024.
Wally joined the NSWFB on 16/01/1965 and retired on 18/11/2001.
A private funeral service will be held in the near future.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Retained Firefighter Paul LONG (269011)
formerly of 207 Albion Park.
Paul joined NSW Fire Brigades on 15th August 1982 and served for over 35 years
at various fire stations including 269 Corrimal and 207 Albion Park.
Funeral details as follows:
Friday, 27th September 2024 at 12.00hrs
(please arrive at 11.30 hrs to form a Guard of Honour).
Parsons Funeral Home
34 Belmore Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Members are requested to attend in uniform and form a 'Guard of Honour'.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform - Peak cap, tie and medals
(Galateas may be worn)
Information has been received advising of the passing of
Retired Captain James Allen 'Fred" PRITCHARD (381001)
on 9th April, 2024 after a short illness.
James joined the NSWFB at Moree Station on 01/04/1966 and retired on 05/07/2010.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing on 6th September 2024 of
retired Inspector Robert 'Bob' MORGAN (1807)
formerly of Headquarters.
Robert joined NSW Fire Brigades on 1st February 1955 and retired 25th May 1988
serving for over 33 years at various fire stations including 01 Headquarters,
38 Pyrmont, 04 Darlinghurst and 13 Alexandria.
We have been advised that there will be no
Funeral
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Superintendent Allen JACOBSON (1247)
finishing his career as a Metropolitan Superintendent.
Allen passed away Thursday 8th July 2024 aged 97 years.
Allen joined NSW Fire Brigades on 25th June 1948 and served for over 36 years and 11 months
at various fire stations including 001 Headquarters, 10 Redfern,
21 Kogarah, 39 Randwick, 29 Rockdale, 35 Botany, 203 Albury.
He was appointed to Fire Prevention Department - Canberra and served in Newcastle as an Inspector.
Allen was also awarded the Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct medal and the National Medal.
The family will be having a private memorial to celebrate Allen's life.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Station Officer Ronald 'Ron' JEFFREY (3111)
formerly a Regional Training Officer.
Ron passed away peacefully on Thursday 25th July 2024 with his family by his side.
Ron joined New South Wales Fire Brigades on 24th June 1964
and retired on 9th February 2001 serving for 37 years.
Ron served at 39 Randwick, 10 Redfern, 36 Crows Nest, 50 Hornsby, 304 Gosford, 1
City of Sydney, 61 Lane Cove, 374 Maitland and finished his career as Regional Training Officer North.
Funeral details:
Tuesday 6th August 2024 at 13:00hrs
St Mary's Catholic Church
44 Wade Street
Crookwell NSW 2583
Members may attend in uniform and form a 'Guard of Honour' should one be required.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform - Peak cap, tie and medals
(Galateas may be worn)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Deputy Captain Raymond PHELPS (253004)
formerly of 253 Casino.
Ray passed away peacefully on Monday 29th July 2024 with his family by his side.
Ray joined New South Wales Fire Brigades on 15th October 1969
and retired as Deputy Captain on 27th October 2006 serving for 37 years.
Ray served as a retained firefighter at 253 Casino where he served
with his son-in-law Captain Greg Miller for 16 years before he retired.
Ray was a very keen member of the 253 Demo/Championship team in his earlier years
and was delighted when 253 won the State Titles in 2006 just before he retired.
Funeral details:
Thursday 1st August 2024 at 11:00hrs
St Mark's Anglican Church
Cnr of West and Barker Streets
Casino NSW 2470
