Kenthurst News at The Fire Station
As the hearth season begins our state has been beneath severe risk. Our Hills District hearth fighters have been requested to assist in areas beneath threat in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fire fighters on their means for deployment throughout the Mid North Coast on part 44 wildfires and there shall be more deployments during this unstable 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 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 at the ceremony.
The National Emergency Medal is awarded to persons who rendered sustained or important service during nationally significant emergencies in Australia, including the 2019-2020 bush fires.
Kenthurst News at The Fire Station mentioned “Members of The Hills District have always answered the decision, not solely assisting with incidents regionally but in addition 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 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 completely inspiring. They are each shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely pleased with your exceptional achievements and deeply grateful for 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 more than 70,000 devoted volunteers right throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are prepared to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all 12 months round, attending a range of incidents from bush and grass fires to accommodate and structure fires, highway accidents and aiding at other occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS presents you the opportunity to study new and priceless skills that will not only help you in your voluntary position however in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It is also an opportunity to satisfy 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.