Mr Jim Powdrill, of Kaikohe, QSM, for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Jim Powdrill has been a member of the Kaikohe Volunteer Fire Brigade since 1963, rising to the rank of Senior Station Officer.
He has promoted positive change management through three restructures of the Brigade. He spent many years as a marshal and time keeper at Northland Fire Brigade competitions and has officiated at provincial level.
He has fitted smoke alarms in almost every household in Kaikohe. He has volunteered with Kaikohe St John ambulance service as a driver and at Kaikohe Pioneer Village.
Mr Powdrill is a member of the Kaikohe Community Patrol.