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Nikki Wilson pins a Gold Star to her father Rex Wilson's jacket. Photo / Frits Schouten
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Paihia fire chief Rex Wilson with his mother Barbara Wilson, of Hastings. Photo / Frits Schouten
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Fiona Wilson cuts a cake shaped like a Gold Star medal while husband Rex Wilson looks on. Photo / Frits Schouten
Volunteer chief fire officer Rex Wilson has been honoured for a quarter century's service to the Paihia community.
About 120 firefighters plus members of Wilson's family from around the North Island gathered at Paihia Fire Station recently to celebrate his award.