Fire fighter Rex returns home to protect mates

On a small shelf at the heart of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade headquarters in Vaka Puaikura, the ashes of the late Rex Cooper keeps watch over the small but dedicated team of volunteers.

On a small shelf at the heart of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade headquarters in Vaka Puaikura, the ashes of the late Rex Cooper keeps watch over the small but dedicated team of volunteers.