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Vale Comrade Graeme “Woggy” Warton, NSW firefighter @fbeu #FRNSW

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Darin Sullivan in Main

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A retired firefighter friend of mine, Graeme “Woggy” Warton, passed away last night.

Graeme was a long time Union member, and served as a firefighter at many fire stations across NSW.

He suffered a long fight with cancer.

He was a computer wiz for his vintage, and built web tools around shift rosters starting back in the 80’s, with some unique ways to have them produced on the web. He also used to make graphic pic’s of Union logo’s, and handed all the pics, tools and rosters to us to use.

He was a solid Comrade as a firefighter, and as a retired member. He even made it to the FBEU centenary, unwell, and unable to speak, drinking beer through a tube in his throat. An example of tenacity.

I was in constant contact with him via email over the last year or so, and he showed courage till the end.

He was a champion, and a Comrade to the Union.

My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends. Rest in peace Brother.

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Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.

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