Senior Station Officer Ivan Young, Napier, QSM, for services to the New Zealand Fire Service
For services to the New Zealand Fire Service. Mr Young has been a volunteer with the New Zealand Fire Service in the Hawke’s Bay Fire Police Unit for 32 years, and is the Officer-In-Charge. Under his leadership, the Unit has improved its response capability, performance and reliability. He is well respected for being a ‘hands-on’ leader, who leads from the front, by example. He has built good working relationships with various agencies. In addition to his operational contribution, Mr Young has been an active social club supporter, serving for a number of years on the executive committee, undertaking many projects and attending numerous working bees.