Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Warragul volunteers were presented with National Medals earlier this month, recognising their long service to the community.
In a statement, VICSES said National Medals were awarded to those who had spent at least 15 years putting themselves at risk in the service of the community, with clasps awarded to recognise every additional 10 years of service.
The Service said the medals were presented to David Richards and Findlay (Rex) Skinner, along with first clasps to Cath Wood, David Sparks, John McLennan, Kenneth Allan and Peter Wood.
“Amanda Allan and Linda Bayley received their National Medals and first clasps in the same presentation and Robert Vermay received his first and second clasp,” VICSES said.
“Together, the awards represent an incredible 150 years of combined service,” it said.
The Service said several VICSES Service Awards were also presented on the evening, an award for 30 years of service to Cath Wood, and 25-year awards presented to Rex Skinner, Linda Bayley, Kenneth Allan and John McLennan.
VICSES said a 20-year award was presented to David Richards; a 10-year award to Trevor Kitt; and five-year awards to Zoe Hall, Julie Ziebe, Jamie Magyar and Caz Hall.
“This is an additional 180 years of combined service achieved by members at Warragul Unit,” it said.
VICSES said the importance of family support in enabling volunteers to respond to emergencies was vital for the fully volunteer service to function at its best.
