Members from the Metropolitan Fire Service, SA Ambulance Service, SA Country Fire Service, SA Fire & Emergency Services Commission, SA State Emergency Service, Surf Life Saving SA and Volunteer Marine Rescue SA gathered at the Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters at Keswick to receive Ministerial Commendations or the SA Emergency Services Medal.
A spokesperson said, “It was humbling to hear of the dedication and commitment of each of the recipients, amongst whom were three VMR members, all from the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard.”
Geoffrey Wilkinson and Richard Ellis received a Ministerial Commendation for the long-standing contributions to the North Haven and Port Vincent Flotilla’s respectively, with Flotilla Commander Janet McDonald receiving the Emergency Services Medal for her outstanding service and contribution to the Port Augusta Flotilla.
Awards were presented by the Minister for Emergency Services, Hon Joe Szakacs MP.
Congratulations to all recipients.
Pictured L-R are AVCG Commodore Bill Taylor who accepted the ESM on behalf of Janet, along with Richard and Geoffrey.
