Volunteer fireman honoured

Mr Allan Ferguson has been honoured for giving 42 years of dedicated service to the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Mr Ferguson was one of 71 volunteers from the Central Coast District presented with long service medals by Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary Mr Scot MacDonald and fire service assistant commissioner Mr Stuart Midgley at a special ceremony in Doyalson on May 21.

"Allan first joined the Killcare/Wagstaff brigade in 1974 and since then, transferring to Empire Bay, has held the positions of brigade president and deputy captain," said Mr MacDonald.

Volunteers were honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community on.

Mr MacDonald commented that the medal recipients had accumulated 1381 years of service between them.

"This is a testament to the ongoing commitment shown by Central Coast volunteers to both the fire service and the local community," Mr MacDonald said.

"The hard work and professionalism of all Central Coast District volunteers does not go unnoticed.

"It is an absolute honour to present these awards and to take a moment in which we can reflect upon the outstanding achievements of these members," Assistant Commissioner Midgley said.

SOURCES:

Media release, 22 May 2017

Stuart Midgley, NSW RFS