Joe Simmons has spent half a century volunteering with his local fire brigade.
He joined Maraekākaho Brigade in 1968 and is still on the call outs.
He talks to Jesse about the changes he's seen in the past 50 years and what's kept him motivated to keep volunteering.
Edward (Joe) Simmons (right) at the Hastings Golf Club honours ceremony. Photo: Maraekakaho Rural Fire Brigade
