As the hearth season begins our state has been underneath severe risk. Our Hills District fire fighters have been requested to help in areas underneath threat in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many hearth fighters on their means for deployment throughout the Mid North Coast on section 44 wildfires and there shall be extra deployments during this volatile 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 their 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 at the ceremony.
The National Emergency Medal is awarded to individuals 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 call, not only helping with incidents domestically but additionally to communities in need across the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our staff, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for his or her distinctive 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 community is totally inspiring. They are both shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely happy with your exceptional achievements and deeply grateful on your service.
Kenthurst News at The Fire Station 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 proper throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are prepared to answer emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, all 12 months round, attending a range of incidents from bush and grass fires to house and structure fires, street accidents and helping at other occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS provides you the chance to learn new and valuable skills that won't only assist you in your voluntary position but in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It can be a possibility to satisfy people you wouldn’t usually meet.
For many of our members, it’s additionally about being part of a beautiful custom and an organisation with a very proud historical past.
Anyone wishing to hitch meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or name 0402 114 628.