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Arthur Drower, a ONE News Good Sort, is a man who has created history by serving his community for six decades.
In 1949 at the age of 17, Arthur joined the fire service after his school caught fire.
In his time serving Tokoroa, he has seen plenty of firsts, like the first television fire in New Zealand.
He has also seen some of the local communities buildings go up - twice. He especially remembers when the local RSA went up in flames.
"On that one, a few spuds which the RSA had there... we popped them in the embers and that. Yeah, good one," Arthur told ONE News.
Arthur's reason for sticking at it for six decades is because of the people.
"Good mates around, you lose some, you gain some and that's what life's about.
"Been excellent all my life; I wouldn't swap it for nothing else," says Drower.
Friends, family and colleagues gathered on Saturday night at Tokoroa Fire Station to honour Drower and his commitment to the community.
Arthur Drower is the first New Zealander to serve 60 years in the fire service, and although he's retiring his legend will live on on the wall of Tokoroa's Fire Station where his image is part of a memorial.
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Post new commentRuralWomenNZ said on 2011-06-17 @ 09:09 NZDT: Report abusive post
Hey! We thought you might be interested in the aftersocks projects that will raise money for the Chch Mayoral Fund. The idea came from two Cantabrian sisters called Justine and Jo Ottey. Check out the website www.aftersocks.co.nz from the 20th June or www.facebook.com/aftersocks.
Jazz1 said on 2010-05-24 @ 14:59 NZDT: Report abusive post
Love this segment! What great people!
margi21 said on 2010-04-07 @ 21:36 NZDT: Report abusive post
I have this guys heart i would be dead if it wasent for him , thanks barry !
Jankeal said on 2009-12-25 @ 23:57 NZDT: Report abusive post
Tim is my father and i'd just like to say that i'm proud of what he does bringing happiness to others lives and yet still finds time to talk and see his grandchildren. For a man who's had it rough the last 2-3 years it hasn't slowed him down and he still has time for everyone. Good on you dad/Pop!
TheHoltens said on 2009-12-21 @ 11:34 NZDT: Report abusive post
The piece about Mark Granthams brought tears to my eyes. What an inspirational young man. Has made me look at myself and realise what little I do for the wider community. Thanks Mark :)