Southern Rural Fire Authority 2011 Awards Ceremony
Posted on 19 October 2011The inaugural Southern Rural Fire Authority 2011 Awards Ceremony was held recently in Winton, recognising the hard work and commitment from rural fire fighters and volunteers involved in the fire force.
South Island regional advisor for EMQUAL, Janet Derham presenting David Coveney his National Certificate.
Neil Robertson accepting a fire depot readiness award from Elton Smith for Blackmount Volunteer Rural Fire Force.
NZQA national certificates were presented to:
Warren Heslip
Guy Johnstone
Reece McKenzie
Robert Durling
David Coveney
Neil Robertson
Stewart Whyte
Mike McLees
John Garrett
David Crouchley
Warren Simpson
Derek Dudley
Bryan Duggan
Martin Lennon
Andrew King
Mark Dobbins
Crew leader completion certificates were given to:
John Garrett
David Coveney
Fred Dodson
Hamish Angus
Grant Tremain
Martin Lennon
Andrew King
Fire depot awards were given to:
Category 1 - More than 2 vehicle and/or trailer kits
1st place - Blackmount VRFF
2nd place - Milford Sound VRFF
Category 2 - Less than 2 vehicle and/or trailer kits
1st place - DOC Stewart Island
2nd place - Drummond VRFF
Individual recognition awards went to:
David Adamson - Queen's Service Medal
Shane Birch - Wally Woofter Award
Des Minehan - Appointment to Rugby Southland Board
FRFANZ service awards were presented to volunteers from Athol, Garston and Blackmount.
Blackmount
Mike O'Brien founding member 1982 - 29 years service
Neil Robertson founding member 1982 - 29 years service
Frank O'Brien founding member 1982 - 29 years service
Mike McLees joined 1986 - 25 years service
Peter Baker joined 1989 - 22 years service
Steve McGimpsey joined 2000 - 11 years service
Stewart Whyte joined 2002 - 9 years service
David Coveney joined 2004 - 7 years service
Nicki Baker joined 2007 - 4 years service
Donna Robertson joined 2007 - 4 years service
Jackie Howden joined 2007 - 4 years service
Chris Howden joined 2007 - 4 years service
Liz Grey joined 2007 - 4 years service
Richard Slee joined 2007 - 4 years service
ATHOL
Winston Soper founding member 1972 - 39 years service
John Turnhout joined 1996 - 15 years service retiring 2011 aged 76
Robert Durling joined 1997 - 14 years service of service awards
Shane Woods served 2003 - 2004, rejoined 2005 - 7years service
Barry Skilling joined
Carrol Skilling joined
Maurice King joined Athol 2009 and served Makarora previously - 6 ½ years service
GARSTON
Peter Naylor founding member 1981 - 30 years service
Terrence McNamee joined 1984 - 27 years service
Bob Hume joined 1994 - 17 years service
Graham Hume joined 1994 - 17 years service
Noel McMillan joined 1999 - 12 years service (previously St Johns before this)
Peter Sim joined 2000 - 11 years service
Tom O'Brien served 1995 - 1998, rejoined 2004 - 10 years service
John Turnhout with his special award for dedicated service.
Sue Larson accepting a fire depot readiness award for DOC Stewart Island.