The Commissioner regrets to advise the recent passing of
retired Senior Firefighter Peter
JOHNSTON (3598 & 4608)
formerly of 040 Willoughby Fire Station.
Peter commenced with NSW Fire Brigades on 13th May 1966, resigned on 15th April 1970
before recommencing on 10th September 1971 at Lane Cove Fire Station.
Peter served a collective 14 years before retiring on 6th November 1981.
No funeral will be held.
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
retired Captain Douglas WHITE (078003)
formerly of 78 Dunheved Fire Station.
Douglas passed away 4th September 2026.
Douglas commenced with NSW Fire Brigades on 1st November 1978
serving the community of Dunheved and St Marys.
Funeral details:
Monday 14th September 2026 commencing at 16:00hrs
Pinegrove Memorial Park
Guardian Chapel
Kington Street
Minchinbury NSW 2770
Members may wear Ceremonial Dress Uniform: Peak cap, tie and medals (Galateas may be worn)
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
retired Senior Firefighter David Frederick LEONARD (1909).
David passed away on Tuesday 18th August 2026.
David commenced with NSW Fire Brigades on 1st August 1955 and retired on 28th August 1972 serving for 17 years.
A memorial service was held for David to honour his memory on Friday 4th September 2026.
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
retired Firefighter Peter KUHN (259018)
formerly of 259 Condobolin Fire Station.
Peter passed away on 27th August 2026.
Peter joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 1st November 1992
and retired 15th February 2001 serving for 9 years.
A private service has been held for Peter.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Peter’s life on
Friday 18th September at the Condobolin Sports Club, commencing at 2.00pm.
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
retired Station Officer Michael CRAIG (5093)
formerly of 452 Tamworth Fire Station.
Michael passed away on Monday 24th August 2026.
Michael commenced with NSW Fire Brigades on 4th October 1974
and retired on 20th November 2015 serving for 41 years.
Michael was stationed at 01 City of Sydney, 13 Alexandria, 35 Botany, 238 Broken Hill,
14 Ashfield, 55 Guildford, 5 Newtown, Fairfield, 101 Bonnyrigg Heights and 452 Tamworth.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private service will be held for Michael.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Mick’s Life on
Thursday, 10th September at Cabramatta Leagues Club, commencing at 12:00pm.
The NSWFB Retirees Association has been advised of the recent passing of
retired Station Officer Kevin Alan FORREST (2090)
on 15th August 2026.
Kevin joined the NSWFB on 06/04/1956 and
retired on 15/03/1996, serving for 40 years.
Kevin Forrest Memorial Service
Wednesday 16th September
11am-Morning Tea
Northmead Bowling Club-Windsor Room
The Commissioner regrets to advise the passing of
retired Station Officer Warren BUCHANAN (2713)
on Monday, 17th August 2026. Warren joined the NSWFB on 03/06/1960
and retired on 18/03/2003, serving for over 42 years.
Warren was the father of serving Insp. Raymond BUCHANAN,
brother of the late retired S/O Ian BUCHANAN
and brother-in-law of the late retired S/O Ian SALTER.
Funeral Service
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service.
Thursday 27th August at 1:00 pm
Boland Funerals
29 Maroubra Road
Maroubra NSW 2035
A wake will be held immediately following the service at the Pagewood Hotel, located across the road from the funeral venue.
