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
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Station Officer Bryan GARVEY (6971)
formerly of the Fire Investigation and Research Unit.
Bryan passed away on 27th July 2024.
Bryan joined New South Wales Fire Brigades on 11th August 1989 and retired on 6th
July 2023 serving for 34 years.
Bryan served at the following fire stations and specialist departments, 33 Engadine, 46 Sutherland,
Professional Development Unit, 21 Kogarah, Structural Fire Safety Unit, 45 Miranda, 503 Wollongong,
Community Engagement and Development Unit, 62 Bankstown, 30 Lidcombe, Equipment Logistics, 26 Mascot
and finished his service in the Fire Investigation and Research Unit.
Bryan was awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation on 31st January 2003
and an Individual Commendation for Meritorious Service –
for designing and facilitating the trial program ‘Adopt a School’ on 4th February 2008.
Funeral details:
Monday 5th August at 09:00hrs
(please arrive at 08:30hrs to form a Guard of Honour)
South Chapel
Woronora Memorial Park
121 Linden Street
Sutherland NSW 2232
Ceremonial Dress Uniform – Peak cap, tie and medals
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Station Officer Ian WOODLANDS (3261)
formerly of Smithfield Fire Station.
Ian passed away Friday 26th July 2024.
Ian joined New South Wales Fire Brigades on 5th June 1964 and retired on 18th October 2002 serving for over 38 years.
Ian served at the following fire stations, 35 Botany, 49 Cabramatta, old 7 Stanmore, 16 Concord and 41 Smithfield.
Funeral details:
Friday 2nd August 2024 at 10:00hrs
Parsons Funerals
125 Manning Street
Kiama NSW 2533
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 John 'Critter' TAYLOR (4631)
formerly of Beecroft Fire Station.
John passed away after a short illness on Monday 15th July 2024.
Fondly known as 'Critter', joined New South Wales Fire Brigades on 8th October 1971
and retired on 28th July 2006 serving for over 35 years.
Critter served at 3 The Rocks, 37 Gordon, 01 Headquarters, 50 Hornsby, 36 Crows Nest, 59 Eastwood,
61 Lane Cove, 42 Ryde and finished his career at 58 Beecroft Fire Station.
John received a Commendation for Bravery for the Pinjarra Nursing Home Fire on 13th August 1986
and a Commendation for Meritorious Service for a major fire Seaview Street, Mt
Kuring-gai.
John was living in Queensland, there will be a private ceremony with family.
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
Retained Firefighter Edwin Walter EVANS
formerly of Lithgow West
Edwin joined NSW Fire Brigades on 1st April 1959
and served for over 32 years at 364 Lithgow West (previously Littleton Fire Station).
Funeral details as follows:
Thursday 18th July at 11.00hrs
(please arrive at 10.30hrs to from a Guard of Honour).
Hoskins Memorial Uniting Church
43 Bridge St, Lithgow NSW 2790
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 Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of
retired Retained Firefighter Dallas THURLOW (521181)
formerly of Lithgow.
Dallas joined NSW Fire Brigades on 1st February 2006
and served for over 15 years at 363 Lithgow.
Funeral details as follows:
Tuesday 23rd July at 11.00hrs
(please arrive at 10.30hrs to from a Guard of Honour).
Hoskins Memorial Uniting Church
43 Bridge St, Lithgow NSW 2790
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).
