Firefighters from the Rangemore Rural Fire Service have been honoured at the official opening of their brand new fire station.
NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner Paul Seager presented the Long Service Medals to brigade members at the new station, including one posthumous medal.
The $92,800 fire shed is the first for the Rangemore brigade, whose category 1 fire tanker had previously been housed by brigade Captain Blair Flight.
The new station is comprised of a single bay to house the fire truck as well as modern amenities.
Assistant Commissioner Seager said the fire station build was completed in 2019, but the official opening celebrations had been delayed due to COVID-19.
“It is fantastic that we are all finally here together to celebrate not only this great new station, but to recognise many years of hard work by Rangemore Brigade members,” he said at the ceremony.
“Congratulations to the three members who are presented with their Long Service Medal today.
“Between them they have a combined total of 93 years’ service to the community,
“Whilst sadly one of today’s recipients is no longer with us, it is important we acknowledge his commitment and celebrate his service with his family here.”
Michael Cattanach accepted his father Allan Cattanach’s 40 year Long Service Medal, and collected a 30 year medal for himself.
Allan Letheby was also recognised for 40 years of service, and Mark Martin for 30, but neither was able to attend the ceremeony.
The final medal went to Peter Main for 20 years of service.