Loftus and Heathcote volunteer fireys recognised in Rotary awards
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Two Sutherland Shire Rural Fire Service volunteers have been named as finalists in the 2017 Rotary NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.
Michael Cole from Loftus and Keith White from Heathcote were named among the 24 finalists announced by the Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant on Tuesday.
Mr Grant said the awards celebrate the outstanding contribution of emergency services workers.
“These awards celebrate the outstanding service, sacrifice and spirit of so many quiet achievers who tirelessly work to ensure the safety of others in times of disaster and devastation,” he said.
“We should never take for granted the work our emergency services staff and volunteers do and it is important to acknowledge the unsung heroes who have gone above and beyond.
“There is almost 500 years of combined service from this year’s finalists from all corners of the State and I thank them all for their exemplary community service.”
Finalists are made up from Fire & Rescue NSW, Marine Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association.
Rotary District Governor Stephen Humphreys said the winners would be announced on August 4.
“All of the finalists are worthy of accolades and should be very proud of their dedication and commitment,” he said.
Winners for each service will be announced plus two special winners in the Emergency Service Officer of the Year serving in a volunteer capacity category and Emergency Service Officer of the Year serving in a paid capacity category.
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