Sylvie originally hails from England and was always of the understanding that Firemen and Firewomen got paid for the work they do. But no … in New Zealand it appears that Manly and Silverdale Firestations are manned and ‘womanned’ almost totally by volunteers.  A few of the houses Sylvie has sold recently were lacking Smoke … Continue reading Manly and Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigades