Bob Paskevicius farewelled by Wartburg Rural Fire Service colleagues, remembers as ‘treasured member’

The full emotional impact of a Central Queensland rural fire brigade member’s passing is being felt this week. Read more here:

A rural Central Queensland volunteer fire brigade stalwart has been remembered following his sudden passing aged -.

A Central Queensland rural fire service stalwart, described by his colleagues as an “absolute champion”, has sadly died suddenly, aged 68.

Bob Paskevicius served the Wartburg Rural Fire Brigade valiantly for 30 years and was known for his vast knowledge and eagerness to teach new and existing members.

Bob Paskevicius has been remembered following his sudden passing aged 68.

Wartburg Rural Fire Brigade first officer Judy Ferrari, who worked closely with Mr Paskevicius, said he was a resident and involved community member of Baffle Creek for more than 40 years.

“He was a founding member of his beloved Wartburg Rural Fire Brigade after it was established over 30 years ago and was the third officer of the Brigade,” Ms Ferrari said.

Ms Ferrari said Mr Paskevicius was very proud of his military service having serviced in the Australian Naval Forces during the Vietnam War.

A rural Central Queensland volunteer fire brigade stalwart has been remembered following his sudden passing aged 68.

“He continued on with service to RSL Australia as president of the Rosedale RSL, now Agnes Water RSL.

Ms Ferrari said she had known Mr Paskevicius for 15 years and he was 100 percent committed to everything he was involved with.

“The hole left in our lives won’t ever be filled and he will never be forgotten,” she said.

“Everyone that ever knew him was forever touched by his deep laugh and Aussie accent.

“His loves were his fire brigade, fishing, his motorcycles and his grandchildren.”

Eurimbula Rural Fire Brigade took to social media to pay tribute to Mr Paskevicius, who they said had a booming voice, highly contagious laugh and a firm handshake which was usually followed by a “G’day Mate”.

Mr Paskevicius was a stalwart of the Wartburg Rural Fire Brigade team.

“On behalf of Eurimbula Rural Fire Brigade we extend our condolences to family and friends of Bob and Wartburg Rural Fire Brigade team,” the statement read.

“RIP Bob and thank you for your service, we will continue it from here.”

Mr Paskevicius leaves behind his wife Margaret, two daughters, three sons and several grandchildren.

The Eurimbula Rural Fire Brigade paid tribute to their brother in arms and vowed to take the reigns of firefighting in rural Central Queensland from here.

Originally published as Bob Paskevicius farewelled by Wartburg Rural Fire Service colleagues, remembers as ‘treasured member’