Bathurst firefighters have welcomed a NSW Government initiative that will see volunteers and service personnel during the 2019-20 bushfires honoured for their service.
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The NSW Bushfire Emergency Citation was announced by the state government on Sunday, September 20, with more than 65,000 people to receive a citation, certificate of recognition, commemorative cap and a letter from the premier acknowledging firies' contribution and thanking them for their service.
Eglinton Rural Fire Service deputy captain Tanya Willey said the citation is a great recognition for the Bathurst firies that served during the bushfires.
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"It's a recognition for the firefighters in the last season and most of them will back up next year," she said.
"The recognition from the government, it's great to have."
The citations extend beyond NSW, with firefighters from interstate and overseas recognised.
Thousands of Australians interstate will receive citations along with more than 300 people from overseas to thank them for their efforts in NSW's biggest bushfire crisis in living memory.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the citation recognises those who have served both on the frontline and behind the scenes.
"This citation is thoroughly deserved for the thousands of volunteers and emergency services personnel who put their safety on the line to protect lives and properties," she said.
"Equally deserving are those recognised who provided critical behind the scenes support.
"In harrowing conditions, those recognised kept turning up to help their communities day after day, week after week, month after month.
"This citation serves as a reminder of their heroic dedication to the people of NSW in the most trying circumstances."
Eglinton Rural Fire Service is always looking for new members.
Interested people should contact the Chifley Fire Control Centre on 1300 258 737.
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