As the hearth season begins our state has been under serious risk. Our Hills District fireplace fighters have been asked to assist in areas underneath menace in Tenterfield and Glenn Innes.

The Hills district has many hearth fighters on their means for deployment all through the Mid North Coast on part forty four wildfires and there shall be more deployments during this volatile 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 their 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 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 persons who rendered sustained or significant service during nationally vital emergencies in Australia, together with the 2019-2020 bush fires.

The commissioner stated “Members of The Hills District have at all times answered the call, not only aiding with incidents domestically but in addition to communities in need across the state.”

Kenthurst RFS proudly honours two extraordinary members of our staff, Sue Talbert and Anthony Papallo for their distinctive dedication and service.

Kenthurst News at The Fire Station 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 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 greater than 70,000 devoted volunteers proper across NSW.

NSW RFS volunteers are ready to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, all year spherical, attending a variety of incidents from bush and grass fires to accommodate and structure fires, highway 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 skills that will not solely help you in your voluntary function however in day-to-day life and even your workplace. It is also an opportunity to satisfy individuals you wouldn’t normally meet.

For lots of our members, it’s additionally about being a part of a wonderful tradition and an organisation with a very proud history.

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