As the fireplace season begins our state has been under critical risk. Our Hills District hearth fighters have been asked to assist in areas under risk in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many hearth fighters on their way for deployment all through the Mid North Coast on section forty four wildfires and there shall be more deployments during this unstable fireplace season.
L-R: Robyn Preston MP, Anthony Papallo, Commissioner Rob Rogers
AWARDS NIGHT
More than 20 members of the Hills District RFS have been recognised for his or her dedication and achievements at a particular ceremony held at the Dural Country Club.
Commissioner of the RFS Rob Rogers joined the Hills District Manager Superintendent Glen McCartney to present three National Emergency Medals, 1 Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal, thirteen National Medals and 5 Long Service Medals to the members at the ceremony.
The National Emergency Medal is awarded to individuals who rendered sustained or significant service throughout nationally vital emergencies in Australia, including the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner stated “Members of The Hills District have all the time answered the decision, not solely helping with incidents locally but also to communities in need throughout the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our group, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for his or her distinctive commitment and repair.
Sue has been awarded her 2nd Clasp for the National Medal, marking over 35 years of service.
Anthony has earned his 10-year Long Service Medal.
L-R: Councillor Mark Hodges MP, Sue Talbert, Commissioner Rob Rogers
Their unwavering dedication to our community is absolutely inspiring. They are each shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely proud of your exceptional achievements and deeply grateful in your service.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR COMMUNITY? BECOME A NSW RFS VOLUNTEER
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is the world’s largest volunteer fireplace service, made up of greater than 70,000 devoted volunteers proper throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are ready to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days every week, all year spherical, attending a spread of incidents from bush and grass fires to deal with and construction fires, street accidents and helping at other occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS offers you the opportunity to learn new and valuable abilities that will not only help you in your voluntary position but in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It is also an opportunity to meet individuals you wouldn’t normally meet.
For lots of our members, it’s also about being a half of a wonderful custom and an organisation with a very proud history.
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