Barham RFS members recognised

By Georgia Rossiter

Jun 7, 2022

Celebrated: (Left to right) Murray River Council acting Mayor Frank Crawley, Scott Hartshorn, group officer Brian Hoare, Mark Brettschneider, Ryan Hoare, Allen Bath, Mark Vistarini, Garry Russell, Grant McDonald, Peter Thompson, deputy group officer Marc Lang, group officer David Lang, Superintendent Tony Whitehorn and Assistant Commissioner Paul Seager.

Three NSW Rural Fire Service members from the Barham Brigade were awarded the National Emergency Medal for their service during the 2019-20 bushfire season.

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David Lang, Marc Lang and Mark Vistarini were awarded the medal for their efforts in assisting the fight against the devastating bushfires across NSW.

NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said the medal recipients showed courage when they volunteered to be dispatched.

“Every single one of these members should be proud of themselves and their dedication to protecting communities across the state,” he said.

“They performed admirably during an incredibly difficult fire season and went above and beyond when deployed to other regions to help local brigades battle devastating blazes.”

RFS members from the Mid-Murray were dispatched to 25 out-of-area strike teams, and responded to fires in the Southern Border, Riverina Highlands, Snowy Monaro, New England, Northern Tablelands, Clarence Valley, Lower North Coast, Far South Coast, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven.

“Today we recognise brigade members from across the region and thank them for their incredible contribution over the 2019-20 season,” Commissioner Rogers said.