Kenthurst News at The Fire Station
As the fire season begins our state has been under serious risk. Our Hills District hearth fighters have been requested to help in areas under menace in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many hearth fighters on their means for deployment throughout the Mid North Coast on section forty four wildfires and there might be extra deployments throughout this unstable fire 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, 13 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 vital service during nationally important emergencies in Australia, together with the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner stated “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the call, not only aiding with incidents domestically but also to communities in need throughout the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our staff, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for his or her 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 group is totally inspiring. They are both shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely pleased with 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 fire service, made up of greater than 70,000 dedicated volunteers proper throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are ready to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round, attending a range of incidents from bush and grass fires to accommodate and construction fires, highway accidents and assisting at other occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Kenthurst News at The Fire Station with the NSW RFS presents you the opportunity to be taught new and valuable abilities that will not solely assist you in your voluntary position but in day-to-day life and even your office. It is also an opportunity to fulfill folks you wouldn’t usually meet.
For lots of our members, it’s additionally about being part of a beautiful tradition and an organisation with a very proud history.
Anyone wishing to affix meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or call 0402 114 628.
