Sam Strang has been elected un-opposed as the new Captain of Gisborne Fire Brigade this week at the bi-annual election of officers.
Current Captain Tony Wade will stand down after 8 years in the position from July 1.

In a sign of stability within the brigade, the brigade management team is largely unchanged with 1st Lt Terry Borg, 2nd Lt Peter Harry, 3rd Lt Wayne Halliday, and former secretary Mark Carter elected 4th Lieutenant.

Ian Large steps in as new Secretary, and Bevan Moody as Communications Officer.