Local Hero Firies Awarded

Tamborine Village Fire Brigade Awarded
Tamborine Village Rural Fire Brigade Members Grai Johnson, Terry Watkins, Steve Curtis & Ted Blackburn receiving QFES Awards

Tamborine Village Rural Fire Brigade Members Receive Many QFES Awards

On 12th of March, four members of the Tamborine Village Rural Fire Brigade received awards to honour their service. The QFES ceremony was held at Gleneagle Gables with presentation made by Deputy Commissioner for Volunteers, Mike Wassing, Assistant Commissioner of SE, Kevin Walsh, and RFS Regional Manager for SE, Alan Gillepsie.
Terry Watkins received the National Medal for 15 years, 1st Clasp for 25 years, and 2nd Clasp for 35 years of service. He, as well as Ted Blackburn received the Commonwealth Games Citation for assisting in helicopter service. Grai Johnson received the Commonwealth Games Citation for work in the Operations Centre. Steve Curtis received the Clasp for Diligence & Ethical Service Award.
Congratulations must go to all Award Recipients! Thank you for protecting our community. The TVRFB are still doing call outs using safe practices.

QFES Awards For Local Fire Brigade
LtoR: Alan Gillepsie (RFS Regional Manager for SE), Kevin Walsh (Assistant Commissioner of SE), Terry Watkins (First Officer TVRFB), & Mike Wassing, (Deputy Commissioner for Volunteers)
LtoR: Alan Gillepsie (RFS Regional Manager for SE), Kevin Walsh (Assistant Commissioner of SE), Steve Curtis (Officer TVRFB), & Mike Wassing, (Deputy Commissioner for Volunteers)
LtoR: Alan Gillepsie (RFS Regional Manager for SE), Kevin Walsh (Assistant Commissioner of SE), Ted Blackburn (Officer TVRFB), & Mike Wassing, (Deputy Commissioner for Volunteers)
LtoR: Alan Gillepsie (RFS Regional Manager for SE), Kevin Walsh (Assistant Commissioner of SE), Grai Johnson (Officer TVRFB), & Mike Wassing, (Deputy Commissioner for Volunteers)