Firefighters recognised for bushfire crisis

SITTING at the National Emergency Medal presentation ceremony on Saturday, September 3 are District 5 District Planning Committee chair Greg Walcott, south-west region deputy chief officer Rohan Luke, CFA board member Dawn Hartog, and Hamilton Fire Brigade 5th lieutenant Celeste Benoit. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Macey Sanders

September 14, 2022 | 3:00 PM

LOCAL Country Fire Authority (CFA) staff members and volunteer firefighters have been awarded National Emergency Medals for their efforts during the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

The National Emergency Medal is part of Australia’s Honours and Awards system and recognises significant or sustained service to others in a nationally significant Australian emergency.