As the hearth season starts our state has been beneath severe threat. Our Hills District hearth fighters have been asked to help in areas under menace in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many hearth fighters on their means for deployment throughout the Mid North Coast on part forty four wildfires and there might be more deployments throughout 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 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, 13 National Medals and 5 Long Service Medals to the members at the ceremony.
https://dooralroundup.com.au/kenthurst-news-at-the-fire-fighters/ is awarded to persons who rendered sustained or significant service throughout nationally significant emergencies in Australia, together with the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner said “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the call, not only helping with incidents domestically but in addition to communities in want across the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our staff, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for their distinctive 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 totally inspiring. They are both shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely pleased with 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 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 every week, all yr round, attending a variety of incidents from bush and grass fires to accommodate and structure fires, street accidents and helping at different occasions like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS offers you the opportunity to be taught new and valuable abilities that received't solely help you in your voluntary role but in day-to-day life and even your office. It can be a chance to satisfy people you wouldn’t normally meet.
For a lot of our members, it’s additionally about being a half of an exquisite custom and an organisation with a really proud history.
Anyone wishing to join meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or name 0402 114 628.