Brigade awards

The Tapanui Volunteer Fire Brigade held its service honours night on Saturday.

Area manager Brendon Nally presented Tapanui Deputy Chief Fire Officer Brendon Stuart with the New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for his 14 years of service.

Otago Southland Provincial Fire Brigades representative Russell Anderson presented Roger O'Leary with a gold bar for 31 years' service. Clint McIvor (17), Mark Eales (13), Murray Harris (9), Mark Diamond (7), and Sue Wink (7) were awarded silver bars.