Rural Fire Service volunteers in the Namoi/Gwydir team, which includes towns and villages within Narrabri Shire, have been praised for their hard work and outstanding dedication.
The tribute to the service’s firefighters came from local Superintendent Michael Brooks last week as Australia celebrated National Volunteers Week.
“Our brigades are made up of volunteers from all walks of life, men and women from different backgrounds, age groups and professions,” Supt Brooks said.
“They are a reflection of our local communities and we are fortunate to have them on hand to help us during times of emergency.
“Volunteers are the backbone of the service, every day people who give up their own time to provide assistance to others.”
Supt Brooks said that becoming a NSW RFS volunteer was an extremely rewarding experience that is open to anyone.
“There’s far more to the NSW RFS than fighting bush fires and there are many areas where volunteers can provide an invaluable service, such as communications, aviation and logistical support, catering and administration,” Supt Brooks said.
“In the Namoi Gwydir Team, we have 83 brigades which are made up of men and women from all cultural backgrounds and professions, making each brigade a reflection of the local community it serves.”
Supt Brooks has encouraged locals to join the fight and help make a difference in their community by becoming a NSW RFS volunteer.
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