As the hearth season starts our state has been under critical threat. Our Hills District hearth fighters have been requested to assist in areas beneath risk in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fire fighters on their means for deployment all through the Mid North Coast on section 44 wildfires and there might be extra deployments during this risky fireplace season.
Kenthurst News at The Fire Station -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 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 persons who rendered sustained or important service during nationally important emergencies in Australia, including the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner stated “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the decision, not only aiding with incidents regionally 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 his or her exceptional 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 neighborhood is absolutely inspiring. They are each shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely pleased with your remarkable achievements and deeply grateful on 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 dedicated volunteers proper throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are ready to answer emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days every week, all yr spherical, attending a variety 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 chance to be taught new and priceless skills that will not solely help you in your voluntary function but in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It can additionally be a chance to fulfill people you wouldn’t usually meet.
For many of our members, it’s additionally about being part 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.