The annual ceremony honours dedicated volunteers, recognising the outstanding commitment and service of their members.
Several Long Service Medals were presented, including the RFS National Medal.
Steve Richmond of the Moama Brigade received the National Medal for 15 years of diligent service and for “going above and beyond what’s expected of acting members within his brigade”.
The National Medal recognises long service in organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members, with clasps awarded for each additional 10-year period of diligent service.
Mid-Murray Zone also honoured 19 members with the Long Service Medal, celebrating an incredible 639 combined years of service to the community.
Those presented with this medal were Rob Nevinson, Rhonda Nevinson, Raymon Brann, Graeme Barker, Paul Nevinson, Steve Fawns, John Wallace, Mac Wallace, Wes Follett, Andrew Atley, Nick Atley, George Selleck, Alan Eacott, Mary McCrabb, Ken McCrabb, Phyllis Ball, John Nevinson and Simon Bain.
The Long Service Medal was instituted on May 4, 2009 and replaced the former Long Service Badges (15, 25, 35 and 50 years of service).
The Long Service Medal recognises long service by current members of the NSW RFS, both volunteer and salaried.
These are awarded for 10 years of Long Service, with impellers and clasps awarded for each subsequent ten-year period of service.
The NSW RFS Mid-Murray Zone thanked the volunteers for everything they do and said the dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering service are what make the organisation strong.
Thanks also went to Chief Superintendent Greg Wardle, Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie, Edward River Councillors Linda Fawns and Leanne Mulham, Superintendent Matthew Reeves and all the family and friends who attended and made the event special for the cherished volunteers.
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