Kenthurst News at The Fire Station

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Kenthurst News at The Fire Station

As  https://dooralroundup.com.au/kenthurst-news-at-the-fire-fighters/  begins our state has been underneath serious menace. Our Hills District fire fighters have been asked to help in areas beneath risk 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 shall be more deployments during this risky 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 special ceremony held at 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 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 need throughout 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 community is totally inspiring. They are both shining examples of the spirit that defines the NSW Rural Fire Service. We are immensely proud of your outstanding 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 fire service, made up of greater than 70,000 dedicated volunteers proper across NSW.

NSW RFS volunteers are ready to reply to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, all yr spherical, attending a range of incidents from bush and grass fires to deal with and construction fires, road accidents and assisting at different events like floods, storms, and searches.

Volunteering with the NSW RFS provides you the chance to study new and useful expertise that gained't only help you in your voluntary position but in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It is also a chance to satisfy people you wouldn’t normally meet.

For many of our members, it’s also about being a part of a wonderful tradition and an organisation with a really proud history.

Anyone wishing to affix meet at Kenthurst Fire station on Saturday at 1pm or call 0402 114 628.