Saturday, April 18 2009 saw the Hutt Valley Fire Police Unit hold both a UFBA Honours Presentation, and a Gold Star Celebration for one of our longest serving members, Senior Fire Policeman Phil Campbell.

The UFBA Honours were completed with a buffet meal service. On completion of the meal, the Gold Star celebrations kicked off.

Station Officer Sandy Lawson, a Life Honourary Member of the UFBA, presented the Gold Star (and 2 Gold Bars - for a total of 29 years service) to SFP Phil Campbell. A Gold Star Certificate of Appreciation was also presented to Phil's Wife, Mrs Anne Campbell, in recognition of her support and sacrifice during the time of Phils service.