VOLUNTEER firefighting is a family affair for the Wombwells, so it is fitting that three family members are recognised together, for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

Casterton Fire Brigade captain, Lee Condon and his uncle and cousin, as well as fellow brigade members, Brian and Bevan Wombwell, were honoured at the weekend with the National Emergency Medal, presented as part of Australia’s Honours and Awards system and recognising significant or sustained service to others in a nationally significant Australian emergency.