From Tennis Whites to CFS Yellows - Yorke Peninsula Country Times

From tennis whites to CFS yellows - Yorke Peninsula Country Times

PETER Pole vividly remembers his first call-out as a Country Fire Service volunteer, more than three decades ago. “I was playing tennis at Port Germein, which was where I grew up, and we heard that a fire had broken out near Port Pirie,” he...

Graham Gales awarded Emergency Services Medal honour - Alpine Observer

BRIGHT SES unit controller, Graham Gales, has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in this year's King's Birthday Honours List by the Governor-General. The Emergency Services Medal is a meritorious award granted to members of particular services in Australia.  Mr Gales joined the Alpine Unit of the SES in 1983 and has spent over 40 years helping the community in times of emergency. "Hearing about the nomination was a bit of a surprise…

Firefighters awarded in King’s Birthday Honours for service in New South Wales

Recognition of firefighters announced by Fire and Rescue NSW Four Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) firefighters have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their service to fire safety and community resilience. According to Fire and Rescue NSW, Captain Edwin Gray, Chief Superintendent Steven Hayes, and Station Officer Mark Porter have […]