Mr Alan Troon, of Taihape, KSM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Alan Troon is Chief Fire Officer of the Taihape Volunteer Fire Brigade. He oversaw the rebuild of the new Taihape Fire Station. He worked for Rangitikei County Council and was President of the Taihape Tennis Association and Taihape Kindergarten Committee. He is President of the New Zealand Boot Throwing Association. He was a champion thrower in Taihape’s annual Gumboot Day and has promoted the sport with his wife, taking Taihape to world competitions. He was a member of the Taihape St John Area Committee. Mr Troon coaches young people at the Taihape Badminton Club.