Russell Anderson, of Alexandra, QSM, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Russell Anderson is the Chief Fire Officer of the Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade. He has contributed to the welfare of his fellow volunteer firefighters and brigades, and, under his leadership, Alexandra has consistently been the highest-performing brigade in the Central/North Otago area. He was a member of the Regions Operation Committee, an advisory group on voluntary brigades. He has been President of the Central Otago Fire Brigades’ Sub Association, the Otago-Southland Provincial Fire Brigades’ Association, and the United Fire Brigades’ Association of New Zealand. Mr Anderson has served as President of the Alexandra Aero Club for several years.