THE bravery and dedication of Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigade volunteers was recognised on Sunday.
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A total of 37 recipients were presented with 39 medals worth a combined 865 years of service by deputy RFS commissioner Rob Rodgers and Member for Upper Hunter George Souris at Glennies Creek Fire Station’s official opening.
Earlier in the day Deputy Commissioner Mr Rogers had awarded 38 recipients of long service awards at the official opening of Glendonbrook’s first ever fire shed.
The awards at Glendonbrook equalled 1416 years of service.
More than one third of Glennies Creek Rural Fire Service brigade were awarded with long service medals, including six for over 40 years and one national medal was awarded to Martin Siemsen.
Kevin Monkley was recognised for his 62 years as a member of Darlington brigade and Peter Brennan who served for 51 years first at Marthaguy brigade for 24 years before moving to Warkworth and two year after at Carrowbrook, now Glennies Creek.
“The spirit of volunteering is well and truly alive here in the Upper Hunter, it’s a difficult job that RFS volunteers do and without their professionalism this community would not have the fire protection that it has today,” Mr Souris said.
“Fires these days are overcome differently and at times can go on and on for weeks and the public accepts that, however each and every day of that week fire fighters are out there,” deputy RFS commissioner Rob Rodgers said.
“We can’t repay all that you’ve done through a medal but is a way to recognise and acknowledge your efforts to keep the community safe.”
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