As the hearth season begins our state has been beneath severe risk. Our Hills District fire fighters have been asked to help in areas underneath menace in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fireplace fighters on their method for deployment throughout the Mid North Coast on section forty four wildfires and there shall be more deployments throughout this risky 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 their 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 current 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 during nationally significant emergencies in Australia, together with the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner said “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the decision, not solely helping with incidents regionally but in addition to communities in need throughout the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our team, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for his or her exceptional dedication and service.
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 group is absolutely inspiring. They are each shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. https://dooralroundup.com.au/kenthurst-news-at-the-fire-fighters/ are immensely happy with your outstanding 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 hearth service, made up of more than 70,000 dedicated volunteers right throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are ready to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days every week, all yr round, attending a spread of incidents from bush and grass fires to house and construction fires, street accidents and assisting at other occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS presents you the opportunity to study new and valuable abilities that gained't solely help you in your voluntary function however in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It is also an opportunity to fulfill folks you wouldn’t usually meet.
For many of our members, it’s additionally about being part of an exquisite tradition and an organisation with a very proud history.
Anyone wishing to join meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or name 0402 114 628.