As the fireplace season begins our state has been under serious menace. Our Hills District fireplace fighters have been asked to help in areas beneath menace in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fireplace fighters on their means for deployment throughout the Mid North Coast on section 44 wildfires and there will be more 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 on the Dural Country Club.
Commissioner of the RFS Rob Rogers joined the Hills District Manager Superintendent Glen McCartney to current three National Emergency Medals, 1 Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal, thirteen 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 vital emergencies in Australia, including the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner said “Members of The Hills District have always answered the decision, not solely aiding with incidents locally but also to communities in want throughout the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our staff, 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 totally inspiring. They are both shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely happy with your remarkable achievements and deeply grateful in 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 hearth service, made up of greater than 70,000 devoted volunteers right throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are ready to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year spherical, attending a range of incidents from bush and grass fires to deal with and structure fires, highway accidents and assisting at other occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS offers you the chance to be taught new and priceless abilities that will not only assist you in your voluntary function however in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It can be a chance to satisfy individuals you wouldn’t usually meet.
For many of our members, it’s also about being part of a beautiful tradition and an organisation with a really proud history.
Anyone wishing to join meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or call 0402 114 628.