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Kaitaia fire brigade stalwart Grant Baker serves 25 years
13 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Kaitaia Fire Brigade Operational Support Officer Grant Baker receiving his 25-year Gold Star from Ray Topia, past president of the United Fire Brigades Association. Photo / Peter Jackson
Kaitaia Fire Brigade Operational Support Officer Grant Baker receiving his 25-year Gold Star from Ray Topia, past president of the United Fire Brigades Association. Photo / Peter Jackson
Northern Advocate
One of the stalwarts of the Kaitaia Fire Brigade, Grant Baker, was honoured for 25 years service with a Gold Star on Saturday night.
The station was packed with fellow firefighters and guests when he received the brigade s 25th Gold Star - the first, No1480, was awarded in October 1963; his was No8910.