Our story

The Canterbury Fire Brigades Gold Star Association consists of over 300 serving and retired Fire Service personnel who are recipients of the United Fire Brigade’s Association of New Zealand 25-year Gold Star award, and from the FRFANZ (Forest and Rural Fire Association of NZ )  who are recipients of their 25 yr Medal

Our history

From modest beginnings, we've grown through a lot of changes and integrity.

Our first meeting was held in Kaiapoi in 1965 and celebrated our 50th year in 2016.