In a fire season described by NSW RFS Senior Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald as "the worst I've seen in 40 years", the Dondingalong Fire Brigade, among all brigades in NSW were on the front-line fighting the fires that in many instances were sitting right at peoples doorsteps.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
or signup to continue reading
For their amazing efforts during the Black Summer bush-fires, 23 members of the Dondingalong Brigade were awarded Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citations - 10 of whom received them at the formal opening of the new Dondingalong Fire Service Station yesterday.
Sign up here for a free weekly newsletter from the Macleay Argus.
"Congratulations to all of the citation recipients on their dedication, commitment and service to their communities," NSW RFS Senior Asst Commissioner Bruce McDonald said.
"You only have to look at the last season to see how hard our skilled firefighters and support crews work to keep us safe when bush and grass fires and emergency situations threaten."
Senior Asst Commissioner McDonald said the NSW RFS is committed to providing volunteer firefighters with the equipment, infrastructure and resources they need to carry out the important work of protecting their local communities from fire and a diverse array of incidents.
"I would like to take this time to praise all our volunteers for their ongoing efforts each and every day, particularly when dealing with emergencies here in the Lower North Coast.
"We also thank the family, friends, employers and colleagues of all NSW RFS volunteers. We know it takes their ongoing support and patience to assist and enable our volunteers to do what they do to save lives and property."
