As the fireplace season starts our state has been beneath severe menace. Our Hills District hearth fighters have been asked to help in areas underneath menace in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fireplace fighters on their means for deployment all through the Mid North Coast on part forty four wildfires and there will be extra deployments during this risky hearth 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 on the ceremony.
The National Emergency Medal is awarded to individuals who rendered sustained or important service during nationally important emergencies in Australia, together with the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner mentioned “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the call, not solely aiding with incidents locally but also to communities in want across the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our staff, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for their distinctive 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 community is absolutely inspiring. They are each shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. Kenthurst News at The Fire Station are immensely happy with your exceptional achievements and deeply grateful for 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 more than 70,000 dedicated volunteers proper throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are prepared to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days every week, all 12 months round, attending a spread of incidents from bush and grass fires to house and structure fires, highway accidents and aiding at other occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS offers you the opportunity to be taught new and priceless expertise that gained't only help you in your voluntary role however in day-to-day life and even your office. It can be a possibility to meet people you wouldn’t normally meet.
For many of our members, it’s additionally about being a half of an exquisite custom and an organisation with a really proud historical past.
Anyone wishing to join meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or call 0402 114 628.