As the hearth season starts our state has been underneath critical threat. Our Hills District fireplace fighters have been requested to assist in areas under menace in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fire fighters on their way for deployment all through the Mid North Coast on section 44 wildfires and there shall be extra deployments during this volatile hearth 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.
Kenthurst News at The Fire Station 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 vital service during nationally significant emergencies in Australia, together with the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner mentioned “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the decision, not solely aiding with incidents regionally but additionally 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 group is completely inspiring. They are each shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely proud of 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 hearth service, made up of greater than 70,000 dedicated volunteers right throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are ready to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all yr round, attending a spread of incidents from bush and grass fires to house and construction fires, highway accidents and helping at different events like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS offers you the opportunity to learn new and priceless skills that will not only help you in your voluntary function however in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It is also a possibility to fulfill folks you wouldn’t normally meet.
For a lot of our members, it’s also about being part of an exquisite tradition 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.