General News
30 September, 2024
Firies recognised with medals and praise
COUNTRY Fire Authority volunteers from across the Loddon have been recognised with the National Emergency Medal for their work during the Black Summer fires of 2019-2020. Dozens of firefighters packed Serpentine Memorial Hall on Friday night by the...
COUNTRY Fire Authority volunteers from across the Loddon have been recognised with the National Emergency Medal for their work during the Black Summer fires of 2019-2020.
Dozens of firefighters packed Serpentine Memorial Hall on Friday night by the presentation ceremony.
Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and CFA board member Peter Shaw presented the first medals to be awarded to local firefighters who were part of strike teams battling fires in Victoria and New South Wales.
Mr Shaw said Black Summer had one of been the longest and most horrific fire seasons.
“You have exemplified what it means to be part of this organisation,” Mr Heffernan told medal recipients. “You are (all) incredibly worthy of this award.”
The operational service medal recognises significant or sustained service in response to nationally significant emergencies.