Very rewarding : Te Puke fire chief celebrates rare milestone after 40 years volunteering
20 Feb, 2021 09:00 PM
5 minutes to read When Glenn Williams first signed up as a volunteer firefighter back in 1981 he had no idea he would still be hopping out of bed at night when the siren sounds, loving the role, 40 years later.
In fact, Williams admits he initially doubted he d even make it to 25 years in the role.
The Te Puke volunteer fire chief this week marks the rare milestone with the New Zealand Fire and Emergency service. Fewer than five per cent of New Zealand firefighters make it to such a tenure. Just two per cent make it to 50 years.