As Kenthurst News at The Fire Station begins our state has been beneath severe threat. Our Hills District fire fighters have been requested to assist in areas underneath risk in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.
The Hills district has many fire fighters on their way for deployment throughout the Mid North Coast on section forty four wildfires and there might be extra deployments during this volatile 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 special ceremony held on 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 on the ceremony.
The National Emergency Medal is awarded to persons who rendered sustained or vital service throughout nationally important emergencies in Australia, including the 2019-2020 bush fires.
The commissioner mentioned “Members of The Hills District have always answered the call, not solely assisting with incidents domestically but additionally to communities in want throughout the state.”
Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our group, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for his or her distinctive dedication 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 community is completely inspiring. They are both shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely pleased with your remarkable 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 greater than 70,000 dedicated volunteers proper throughout NSW.
NSW RFS volunteers are prepared to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days every week, all year spherical, attending a variety of incidents from bush and grass fires to house and structure fires, road accidents and aiding at other events like floods, storms, and searches.
Volunteering with the NSW RFS offers you the chance to study new and priceless skills that won't only assist you in your voluntary position however in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It can be an opportunity to meet individuals you wouldn’t normally meet.
For lots of our members, it’s additionally about being a part of a beautiful tradition and an organisation with a really proud historical past.
Anyone wishing to hitch meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or call 0402 114 628.