Fire fighters fighting for life and the fire that injured them

[Kiwifire72]

My Wishes to my fellow brother Fire Fighters in Hamilton this evening who have been seriously injured at a large blaze.
My thoughts are with You and your Families at this very traumatic time

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/423466/1687685

[Kiwifire72]

Just Heard one person has died from injuries suffered in explosion

[Livvy]

Thoughts going out to everyone involved. Heard about it this afternoon and was horrified... :no:

[Firefight]

like wise Muzza,

we are thinking about all invloved and seeking news.
txt me with any more upates, ..


thoughts and prayers go out tonight



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[ynot slow]

Ditto from us here,very sad to hear one has died.

[TerminalAddict]

father of lauza (my nephews girlfriend) is on stuff.co.nz :(

[Mikkel]

That is terrible to hear!

I hope the rest of the injured fellas will pull through alright.

[sil3nt]

Are you sure someone died? Cant find any info online and GF sent me a txt at 22:00 saying if someone had died they would have all been told (shes part of huntly volunteer brigade out there)

[Ixion]

Latest update on Stuff says

"Waikato Region assistant chief fire office Roy Breeze said that no one was killed in the blast and no firemen were missing as had been reported by some media."

But three are critical

[Monsterbishi]

Derek Lovell succumbed to his injuries 10pm last night, he was a keen hunter, a good husband and father to his daughter Tiffany(2)

[chanceyy]

Derek Lovell succumbed to his injuries 10pm last night, he was a keen hunter, a good husband and father to his daughter Tiffany(2)

Condolence to the family & friends

that is very very sad to hear ...

[Robbo]

Sadly a good man gone.
R.I.P. Derek

[Nasty]

Condolances to family ... that is terrible news .. our thoughts are with you as co-workers.

[Okey Dokey]

Condolences to the firefighter's family. My thoughts are with them now in this sad time.

[offrd]

I really feel for family and friends of all those firefighters hurt and to Dereks wife, child and all the extended family and friends....

:grouphug:

It really sucks....

Our thoughts are with them all..

[gijoe1313]

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[RT527]

I can confirm that a senior station officer from hamilton has sadly passed away.

My sincere condolances to Family Friends And his crew/Station.

R.I.P

Geez we just buried a fellow firefighter and workmate yesterday.
and now this.

[RT527]

I can confirm that a senior station officer from hamilton has sadly passed away.

My sincere condolances to Family Friends And his crew/Station.

R.I.P

Geez we just buried a fellow firefighter and workmate yesterday.
and now this.

Firefighter loses life in cool store incident


It is with profound regret the New Zealand Fire Service advises that Senior Station Officer Derek Lovell has died from injuries sustained in an explosion and fire at a cool store facility in Tamahere yesterday afternoon.

SSO Lovell, along with seven others from his Hamilton based crew, had responded to the incident at 4pm after reports of gas fumes coming from one of the buildings in the complex. Whilst making entry into the facility, an explosion occurred that injured all eight firefighters. Derek Lovell was critically injured in the blast along with two of his colleagues but died later in Waikato Hospital. His two colleagues are still listed in a critical condition and four others are in a serious but stable condition. One firefighter has subsequently been discharged.

National Commander, Mike Hall, will be in Hamilton today extending his sympathies to Derek's family on behalf of the entire organisation. The Fire Service will be providing full support and assistance to Mr Lovell's family and to the other firefighters and their families involved in this tragic incident.

[Firefight]

this is very sad, a number of my crew worked with, Derek, he was much respected in the Fire service both by his fellow paid/professional staff and by the volunteer crews he worked with.

My thought go out to his family and co workers..


rest in peace brother.


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[tri boy]

Damn shame.
Condolences to the family, and best thoughts going out to the other fire men.:(

[Beemer]

My brother-in-law is a firefighter so this brings home just how dangerous the job is and how easily things can go wrong. These guys put their lives on the line for us every time they fight a fire and it is really heartbreaking to hear that one has lost his life this way.

[Patrick]

Terrible news. Hold ya heads up high guys and gals in the Fire Service, best wishes and condolences to the family left behind, be it the actual man's family or to his workmates....

A sad day indeed.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Very sad news :( condolences to all involved :hug:

[Maha]

Respect To All Fire Fighters Nationwide.

[onearmedbandit]

Condolences to all involved.

[ManDownUnder]

Respect To All Fire Fighters Nationwide.

+1...............

[spudchucka]

When I am called to duty, God
Whenever flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age,
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbour and
Protect his property
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your
protecting hand
My children and my wife.

[Disco Dan]

Warr and I rode right past it all in the early hours, was still dark and it seemed to go for a long way down the road. There was heaps of smoke... trucks everywhere...

[Crisis management]

Well said Spud.
My condolences to the families involved and my appreciation to all that put themselves on the line for us.

[MyGSXF]

A terrible tragedy!:weep: Deepest condolences to the family & friends of those involved! :grouphug:

Hugest respect to all emergency service workers!! The dedication & commitment these people give, humbles me :mellow:

[Brett]

Nothing but respect for the deceased and honor to his name. Anyone who risks their lives for others and seeks to protect others deserves special honor.

[Mikkel]

Anyone who saw the interview with his wife on ONE news tonight?

Heartbraking and uplifting at the same time - a very strong woman indeed.

[Coldrider]

Respect to all fireman, they truly are most highly regarded service, paid or volunteers, putting the public before themselves.
Very sad to have one killed or injured in the line of duty.

[Firefight]

http://www.danieltobin.com/Lovell/index.html





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[martybabe]

It's 17 years since I lost a couple of fireman colleagues in a blaze in my home town.

Even now It still hurts incredibly when I hear of similar tragedies such as this, the fire brigade is like a second family to those that work within it, the loss will be devastating for the station, the brigade and the families.

I can't express eloquently enough how much I feel for the injured and bereaved but I'd like to thank all firemen for their selflessness bravery and sacrifice on our behalf.

These men and women watch our backs 365 days a year for our entire lives, anonymous best friends just when we need them most.

True heroes and one lost is one too many.
Bless you all.