As the hearth season starts our state has been beneath critical threat. Our Hills District hearth fighters have been requested to assist in areas underneath risk in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fireplace fighters on their way for deployment all through the Mid North Coast on part 44 wildfires and there will be extra 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 his or her dedication and achievements at a particular ceremony held on 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 at the ceremony.
The National Emergency Medal is awarded to persons who rendered sustained or significant service throughout nationally vital emergencies in Australia, including the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner stated “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the call, not only assisting with incidents regionally but also to communities in need across the state.”
Kenthurst News at The Fire Station honours two extraordinary members of our team, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for their exceptional commitment 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 neighborhood is absolutely inspiring. They are both shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely proud of your outstanding 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 fire service, made up of greater than 70,000 devoted volunteers right across NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are ready to respond 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 deal with and construction fires, highway accidents and helping at different occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS provides you the opportunity to learn new and useful expertise that won't solely help you in your voluntary role but in day-to-day life and even your office. It can be a chance to fulfill people you wouldn’t usually meet.
For a lot of our members, it’s also about being part of a beautiful tradition and an organisation with a really proud historical past.
Anyone wishing to join meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or name 0402 114 628.