On Wednesday the 25th July the Lake Okareka Fire Force held its first service honours evening at the Pig and Whistle. The Lake Okareka volunteers received their Forest and Rural Fire Association of New Zealand Silver Medal for 3 years of service and a bar for every 3 years following.
Councillor Dave Donaldson presented the medals to Philip Muldoon for 14 years, Kierin Oppatt for 7 years, Ray Doyle for 6 years, Stuart Pinfold for 4 years and Dave Herries for 3 years. Richard Bellamy and Jesse Oppatt were unable to attend the evening to receive their award. Kierin and Ray were also presented their National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services Vegetation (Level 2 & 3) by Rotorua’s Deputy Rural Fire Officer Richard Horn.
The Lake Okareka Fire Force is currently fundraising to acquire a new fire appliance to replace their old 1979 Dodge truck. The Lake Okareka chief fire officer Philip Muldoon said “that we have currently raised 60% from Rotorua District Council, First Sovereign Trust, New Zealand Community Trust, The Southern Trust and our own contribution from participating in community events.
We are waiting to hear back from several other trusts but donations from the community are greatly appreciated.” The Lake Okareka Fire Force is looking to hold their 30th Anniversary next year as it was established in the summer of 1983. Should you want to make a donation please view their website www.okarekaruralfire.com for more information, or contact Phil on (07) 3628874.
Councillor Dave Donaldson presented the medals to Philip Muldoon for 14 years, Kierin Oppatt for 7 years, Ray Doyle for 6 years, Stuart Pinfold for 4 years and Dave Herries for 3 years. Richard Bellamy and Jesse Oppatt were unable to attend the evening to receive their award. Kierin and Ray were also presented their National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services Vegetation (Level 2 & 3) by Rotorua’s Deputy Rural Fire Officer Richard Horn.
The Lake Okareka Fire Force is currently fundraising to acquire a new fire appliance to replace their old 1979 Dodge truck. The Lake Okareka chief fire officer Philip Muldoon said “that we have currently raised 60% from Rotorua District Council, First Sovereign Trust, New Zealand Community Trust, The Southern Trust and our own contribution from participating in community events.
We are waiting to hear back from several other trusts but donations from the community are greatly appreciated.” The Lake Okareka Fire Force is looking to hold their 30th Anniversary next year as it was established in the summer of 1983. Should you want to make a donation please view their website www.okarekaruralfire.com for more information, or contact Phil on (07) 3628874.
Photo from the Left Front: Philip Muldoon, Kierin Oppatt and Ray Doyle; Left Rear: Stuart Pinfold, Dave Herries and Dave Donaldson.
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