As the fireplace season begins our state has been beneath critical risk. Our Hills District fire fighters have been requested to assist in areas beneath threat in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many hearth fighters on their method for deployment all through the Mid North Coast on section forty four wildfires and there will be extra deployments during this unstable 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 their dedication and achievements at a special 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 significant service throughout nationally important emergencies in Australia, together with the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner mentioned “Members of The Hills District have all the time answered the call, not only assisting with incidents locally but in addition to communities in want across the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our group, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for their exceptional dedication 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 neighborhood is absolutely inspiring. They are each shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely happy with your outstanding 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 fire service, made up of more than 70,000 dedicated volunteers right throughout NSW.
Kenthurst News at The Fire Station are prepared to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all yr spherical, attending a variety of incidents from bush and grass fires to house and structure fires, highway accidents and assisting 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 will not solely assist you in your voluntary role but in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It can be an opportunity to fulfill folks you wouldn’t usually meet.
For lots of our members, it’s also about being a half of a beautiful custom and an organisation with a very proud historical past.
Anyone wishing to affix meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or call 0402 114 628.