Fire Stations of Aotearoa New Zealand Book Launch

This book is a celebration of New Zealand’s fire stations and the people whose lives revolve around them. In its pages history, heroism and hard work combine to tell stories that range from the busy station at Auckland’s international airport to the volunteer station in the tiny Southland township of Athol.

All welcome, refreshments provided.

ABOUT THE BOOK: In Fire Stations of Aotearoa New Zealand, the author hits the road once more. A retired volunteer Station Officer himself, he visits a selection of the 653 fire stations the length and breadth of the country, both career and volunteer stations. Interviewing mainly Fire Chiefs and Deputies, the author delved into the motivation behind becoming a firefighter and how the Fire Brigade is a vital part of the community. As usual with George’s interviews, he also attempts to get the personal stories, whether they be humours, poignant or heart-warming. A brief history of each Brigade is included as well as a glimpse into the structure and training of FENZ.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: George Lockyer was born in London but has made the seaside town of Governors Bay his home. George’s first article appeared many years ago in Australian Road Rider and his work has been published in a variety of magazines over the years. Since 2003 George’s travel articles, columns and book reviews have appeared in New Zealand Bike Rider Magazine, where his writing continues to have a considerable following. In 2013 while a volunteer firefighter George self-published The Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade to celebrate its Silver Jubilee. He is the author of seven books including Iconic Kiwi Pubs, Kiwis on Harleys, The Long and Winding Aotearoa, Kiwi Garages and Living the Dream: Kiwi Bikers.