The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
retired Deputy Captain Maxwell MORRIS (508004),
formerly of 508 West Tamworth Fire Station.
Max sadly passed away on Saturday 30th March 2024.
Max joined on 15th September 1969 and retired on 31st August 2000 serving for 31 years.
Max received the National Medal, National Medal – 1st Clasp
and a Group Commendation for Meritorious Actions.
A Funeral Service will be held as follows:
Monday 8th April 2024 at 1300hrs
Graveside Service at Tamworth General Cemetery
Showground Road, Taminda
Tamworth NSW 2340
Members may attend in uniform and form a guard of honour should one required.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals.
(Galateas may be worn)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Firefighter Desmond IGGLEDEN (4412),
formerly of Wollongong Communications, on 27 March 2024.
Desmond joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 20 November 1970
and served for over 32 years until his retirement on 8 March 2003.
Desmond served at Kogarah, Marrickville, Pyrmont and
Wollongong Fire Stations and Wollongong Communications.
A Funeral Service will be held:
10:00 am, Friday 5 April 2024
Hanson and Cole
634 Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
The service will be live-streamed via the Hanson and Cole website: https://www.hansenandcolefunerals.com.au
Members may attend and form a Guard of Honour should one be required.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform: Galatea, Peaked Cap, Medals, and Tie may be worn to the funeral.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
retired on call firefighter Robert (Bob) MANNING (253008),
formerly of 253 Casino Fire Station.
Bob sadly passed away on 20th March 2024 after a short illness.
Bob joined on 1/10/1975 serving for 30 years until his retirement on 1/12/2005.
Bob was awarded the 2nd Clasp LSGC medal in 2006.
He was also a keen member of the 253 Stn Firefighter Championship team for many years.
A Funeral Service will be held as follows:
11am, Thursday 28th March 2024
Parkview Funeral Home
41 Walker Street, Casino NSW 2480
Members may attend in uniform and form a guard of honour should one required.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals.
(Galateas may be worn)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Retained Firefighter Dean BUTCHER (460039),
formerly of The Entrance Fire Station, on 20th March 2024.
Dean joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 15th January 1996
and served for over 16 years until his retirement on 20th July 2012.
Dean served at The Entrance Fire Station and was awarded the
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and the National Medal.
A Funeral Service will be held:
10:30 am, Thursday 28th March 2024
The Hillside Chapel
Palmdale Memorial Park
57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale NSW 2258
Following the service, a wake will be held at:
The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club.
Members may attend and form a Guard of Honour should one
be required.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform: Galatea, Peaked Cap, Medals,
and Tie may be worn to the funeral.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Deputy Captain Greg James ROGERS (31009),
on 28th February 2024
formerly of Bateau Bay Fire Station.
Greg joined NSWFB on 15th August 1979 and retired on 8th November 2004 serving for 25 years.
Greg served as an engine keeper at Killarney Vale, 460 The Entrance, and 351 Bateau Bay Fire Stations.
Funeral details:
Wednesday, 13th March 2024 at 10:00hrs
Greenway Chapel
460 Avoca Drive
Greenpoint NSW 2251
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 Station Officer Paul Salvatore MANGIONI (5377)
on 26th February 2024.
Paul joined NSW Fire Brigades on 3rd March 1978 and retired on 13th March 2015,
last serving at Randwick Fire Station.
Paul served for 37 years.
Paul served at Headquarters on 'A', 'C' and 'D' platoons, 76 Bondi, 4 Darlinghurst, 11 Woollahra, 38 Pyrmont, 56 Matraville and 39 Randwick.
Funeral details:
Monday 11 March 2024 at 11:00hrs
St John's Church
120 Darlinghurst Rd
Darlinghurst NSW 1340
Please arrive at 10:30hrs to form a Guard of Honour should one be required.
The funeral service will be lived streamed at North Bondi Surf Club.
Members may attend in uniform.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform - Peak cap, tie and medals.
(Galateas may be worn)
A wake will follow at the North Bondi Surf Club from 12:30hrs.
The Commissioner regrets to advise the sad passing of
Firefighter Graeme Robert HALCOMB (4975)
Graeme sadly passed last week.
Graeme joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 12 October 1973 and retired on 10 February 2000
last serving in NSW Bushfire Training Section for a total of 27 years.
Graeme or ‘Cuddles’ as he was affectionately known served at
Stanmore, Concord, Headquarters ‘A’ platoon, Parramatta, Wentworthville, Smithfield,
Liverpool, Equipment Research and College Administration.
A Memorial Service will be held for Graeme on:
Thursday 29th February2024 at 13:00hrs
Castlebrook Memorial Park
712-746 Windsor Rd
Rouse Hill NSW 2155
Members may attend in uniform.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals.
(Galateas may be worn)
The Commissioner regrets to advise the sad passing of
Retired Deputy Captain Michael RYAN (397005).
Michael sadly passed away on Wednesday 21st February 2024.
Michael joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 1st September 1967 as a volunteer firefighter
and retired on 1st September 2000 as
Deputy Captain of 397 Nambucca Heads Fire Station serving for 33 years.
Michael was awarded an Honorary Membership of the NSW Fire Brigades.
Funeral details:
Wednesday 28th February at 11:00hrs
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
6 Mann Street
Nambucca Heads NSW 2448
The service will be followed by a private cremation.
Members may attend in uniform.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Captain Paul CARTER (364006),
formerly of 364 Lithgow West Fire Station.
Paul sadly passed away on Saturday 3rd February 2024.
Paul joined NSW Fire Brigades on 1 March 1968 and served until his retirement on 17 July 2020.
During his tenure, Paul was the Engine Keeper, Deputy Captain,
and was appointed Captain at 364 Lithgow West in March 1993.
Funeral details:
Friday 16 February 2024 at 11:00hrs
Hoskins Memorial Uniting Church
43 Bridge Street
Lithgow NSW 2790
Members may attend in uniform. Please arrive at 10:30hrs to form a guard of honour.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals.
(Galateas may be worn)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Deputy Captain Reginald LAWSON (337009),
formerly of Junee Fire Station
on 30th January 2024 after a long battle with illness.
Reginald joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 1 March 1975
and served for 26 years until his retirement on 31 July 2003.
Reginald served at Junee Fire Station and was awarded the National Medal with the 1st Clasp.
A Funeral Service will be held as follows:
Wednesday, 7th February 2024, at 10 am
Junee Catholic Church (St Joseph’s)
21 Kitchener St, Junee, 2663.
Followed by a Burial Service at:
Junee Cemetery
Gundagai Rd, Junee, 2663
The Family has requested that members attend and form a Guard of Honour.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform: Light blue shirt, Peaked Cap,
Medals, and Tie may be worn (Galatea is not required).
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Inspector Garry MALPASS (5281),
formerly of the Fire Investigation and Research Unit.
Garry joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 28 January 1977 and served for 31 years and 11 months
until his retirement on 14 December 2008.
Garry served at the City of Sydney, The Rocks, Alexandria, Stanmore, Ashfield, Newtown,
and Leichhardt Fire Stations, Zone West 6, and the Fire Investigation and Research Unit.
Garry was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with the 2nd Clasp
and the National Medal with the 1st Clasp.
A Funeral Service will be held as follows:
Wednesday, 7th February 2024, at 10 am
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
South Chapel
12 Military Road, Matraville, 2036
Members may attend and form a Guard of Honour should one be required.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Deputy Captain Edward T. WILLIAMS (227005)
formerly of Blayney Fire Station.
Edward joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 17th October 1971 and served for 27 years until his retirement on 22nd May 1998.
A Funeral Service will be held as follows:
Thursday, 25rd January 2024, at 2 pm.
Orange Funeral Homes
1 Cameron Place, Orange, NSW
Members may attend and form a Guard of Honour should one be required.
Ceremonial Dress Uniform: Galatea, Peaked Cap, Medals, and Tie may be worn.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Senior Firefighter Billy TODD.
Billy sadly passed away on 18th January 2024.
Billy was a member of the NSWFB in the 1960s and is the father of retired S/O Mark TODD.
He was a boxing welterweight champion of Australia and fitness conditioner for a number
of rugby league football teams such as Western Suburbs,
Canterbury/Bankstown, Parramatta and Cronulla.
Funeral details
Wednesday 7th February 2024
North Chapel,
Northern Suburbs Crematorium,
Delhi Road,
Macquarie Park
commencing at 11:15 hours.
A gathering will be held at North Ryde RSL following the service.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Inspector Donald Arthur Fredrick BULLARD (2830),
formerly of the NSW Fire Brigades Zone 1,
on 8th January 2024
Donald joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 7 April 1961 and served for 29 years until his retirement on 4 April 1990.
Donald served at Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, and Stanmore Fire Stations, as well as the Bushfire Section and Zone 1.
Donald was awarded The Good Service badge with the 2nd Clasp and The National Medal with the 1st Clasp.
A funeral service will be held at:
1:30 pm, 18 January 2024
Blackheath Baptist Church
6 Bundarra St, Blackheath NSW
Ceremonial Dress Uniform: Galatea, Peaked Cap, Medals, and Tie may be worn.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Senior Firefighter Kevin Norman BANKS (5451),
formerly of Tweed Heads Fire Station,
on 18th December 2023
Kevin joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 25th August 1978 and served for 23 years until his retirement on 2nd November 2001.
Kevin served at Kogarah, Botany, the Breathing Apparatus Section, Newcastle, Lismore Command and Tweed Heads Fire Stations.
Kevin was awarded The National Medal.
A private family cremation ceremony has already taken place.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Captain William James CUSACK (491003),
formerly of 491 Warren.
Bill sadly passed away on 30th December 2023.
Bill joined NSW Fire Brigades on 15th March 1964 and served until his retirement
on 20th November 2006 serving for 42 years.
Bill served at 491 Warren Fire Station until his retirement and retired as Captain.
Funeral details
A Requiem Mass at
St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 198 Brisbane St. Dubbo.
This Friday 12th January at 1000 hrs.
Followed by Interment at
the (New) Dubbo Cemetery, Cobbora/Dunedoo Rd. Dubbo.
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)
If any more information is required, contact Perry Campbell on 0408 443 877
or by email Pez4479@protonmail.com
.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
Retired Superintendent Geoffrey DUDMAN (1568) QFSM, December 2023.
Geoffrey joined NSW Fire Brigades on 20th September 1953 and retired on 7th April 1988 serving for 35 years.
Geoffrey last served as a Superintendent in NSWFB training college.
Funeral details:
Monday 8th January at 13:00hrs
Innes Gardens Memorial Park Chapel
Innes Gardens Memorial Park Crematorium
21 Phillip Charley Drive
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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 passing of
Retired Deputy Captain Ronald Alfred PARKER
on 17th December 2023
formerly of 239 Broken Hill South.
Ronald served as an Engine Keeper, Deputy Captain and RFF at 239 Broken Hill South.
Ronald resigned on 31 October 1988 and served with NSWFB for 17 years.
Ronald’s son Station Officer Scott Parker is currently serving at 238 Broken Hill.
Funeral details:
Thursday 28th December at 14:00hrs
Skinner Family Funerals
1 Frances Terrace, Moonta
South Australia 5558
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the passing of
RFF Brennan John (Elksy) ELKS (521724)
formerly of 306 Grafton.
Brennan joined NSWFB in 2007 and resigned on 19 February 2018.
Brennan served at 306 Grafton.
Brennan passed away peacefully,with his wife by his side following a brief illness.
Funeral details:
Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 10:30hrs
Gwydir Chapel,
Parkview Funeral Home
27 Cowan Street South Grafton
Grafton, NSW 2460
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 passing of
RFF Edward Bruce (Muggo) MUGGLETON (510006)
formerly of 510 Yamba on 14 December 2023.
Muggo served at 510 Yamba and was a very proud Engine Keeper for 38 years.
Funeral details:
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 at 10:30hrs
Anglican Church Yamba
59 Yamba Street, Yamba
YAMBA NSW 2464
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 Retirees Association has been made aware of the passing of
retired S/F/F Barry John WHITE (3574)
on 15/12/2023.
Barry joined the NSWFB on 10/03/1965 and retired on 10/01/1981.
Barry's family have advised that there will not be a funeral.
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
Retired Firefighter Domenico QUARISA (8148),
on Wednesday 13th December 2023.
Domenico joined NSW Fire Brigades on the 15th December 1992 as an on-call firefighter at 311 Griffith.
He would later become the Captain at Griffith before transitioning to the permanent ranks in March 2001.
As a permanent firefighter he served at 57 Wentworthville, 65 Rydalmere, 71 Castle Hill,
63 Blacktown, 77 St Marys, 98 Cranebrook, 43 Seven Hills, 455 Rutherford and 402 Salamander Bay.
Domenico retired on the 12th February 2021 having served for a total of just over 28 years.
Funeral details:
Wednesday 20th December 2023 at 10:15hrs
St Michael’s Catholic Church, Nelson Bay
12 Sproule Street,
Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Followed by Nelson Bay cemetry.
Members may attend in uniform and for a Guard of Honour should one be required.
Ceremonial Dress uniform may be worn – Peak cap, tie and medals.
(Galateas optional)
It is with great sadness that the Commissioner regrets to advise of the death in the line of duty of
Firefighter Michael John KIDD (900724)
on Tuesday 12th December 2023.
Michael was fighting a fire along side his father-in-law, on-call firefighter 82008 Phillip Salt at the time of his passing.
Michael joined Fire and Rescue NSW as an on-call firefighter on the 7th June 2010 serving at 82 Station Richmond.
In accordance with approved protocols, flags are to be flown at half-mast, at all
occupied FRNSW premises, on the day of the funeral.
Flags are to be returned to full-mast as soon as possible following the funeral.
A Funeral Service will be held as follows:
Friday 22 December, at 10:30hrs
St Monica’s Catholic Church
1a Bourke Street
RICHMOND NSW 2753
The service will be followed by a private cremation.
Members who are unable to attend are welcome to join the service via;
https://windsorfuneralhome.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=a8b49ad6-88d4-49fa-aa94-9b774c58d282
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of current serving
Inspector Kim Christopher SIMPSON (6398),
formerly ME2 Duty Commander ‘D’ Platoon,
on Friday 08 December 2023.
Kim joined NSW Fire Brigades on 02 August 1985 and served at 19 Silverwater, 17 Drummoyne,
38 Pyrmont, 42 Ryde, 61 Lane Cove, 59 Eastwood, 12 Balmain, 22
Leichardt,
01 City of Sydney, MN2 Zone Office and ME2 Zone Office.
In accordance with approved protocols, flags are to be flown at half-mast,
at all occupied FRNSW premises, on the day of the funeral.
Flags are to be returned to full-mast as soon as possible following the funeral.
Memorial details A memorial service will be held for all to attend to celebrate Kim’s life on
Wednesday 20th December, 2023, 1400
hrs.
Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why, 2099.
At the request of the family, Duty Wear or civilian clothing may be worn.
Please go to the link provided in FR360 to RSVP.
Those unable to attend the ceremony, there will be a livestream available.
https://www.ceremonycast.com.au/kimsimpson
In accordance with approved protocols, flags are to be flown at half-mast, at all occupied FRNSW premises, on the day of the funeral.
Flags are to be returned to full-mast as soon as possible following the funeral.
The family will be holding a private cremation.
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
Retired Station Officer Frederick Bruce FITZGERALD (5066)
on 23rd November 2023, aged 77 years.
Fred joined NSW Fire Brigades on 09th August 1974
and served until his retirement on 21st March 1997.
Fred served at 01 City of Sydney, 27 Parramatta, 55 Guildford, 15 Burwood, 59 Eastwood,
05 Newtown, 37 Gordon, 260 Newcastle, 251 Cardiff and finished of his career at Newcastle Communication Centre.
Funeral details to come.
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
Retired Station Officer Robert TAIT (4053),
on Friday 24th November 2023.
Bob joined NSW Fire Brigades on 3/08/1968 and retired on
13/10/1995.
Bob was the NSW Fire Brigades Retirees Branch Co-ordinator for
Newcastle for many years and will be sadly missed.
Funeral details:
Thursday 30th November at 1000hrs.
Lake Macquarie Memorial Park
405 Cessnock Rd, Ryhope NSW 2283
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 the passing of
Retired Captain Ivan BURKILL (283001).
Ivan passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer.
Ivan joined NSW Fire Brigades on 1st March 1983 and retired on 14th November 2014, serving for 31 years.
Ivan was the captain at 283 Denman Fire Station until he retired.
Currently serving Captain Amon Burkill from 283 Denman is the son of the late Retired Captain Ivan Burkill.
Funeral details:
Wednesday 29th November at 1100 hours.
Denman St Matthias Anglican Church
50 Palace Street, Denman NSW 2328
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 the passing of
Retired Captain Vincent WIEGOLD AFSM (340001),
passed away in palliative care on Saturday, 18th November 2023.
Vince joined NSW Fire Brigades on 15th September 1980 and retired on 15th February 2009.
Vince was stationed at Ettalong Fire Station and last served at 340 Umina.
Vince was the first retained member of 340 Umina and was
awarded an AFSM in 2003.
Funeral details:
Friday 1st December at 1400hrs
Greenway Chapel
460 Avoca Drive Green Point
NSW 2250
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 Association has been advised of the passing of
retired Inspector Richard Barry (Darby) MUNRO (1583)
on 17th November 2023.
Barry joined the NSWFB on 09/04/1954 and retired on 07/01/1993.
Funeral
Monday, 27th November 2023
at 12pm
at the St. Michael of the Archangel Chapel,
Necropolis Cct,
Rookwood
and afterwards refreshments at
Mary Mother of Mercy Condolence Lounge,
Barnet Ave
Rookwood
