Fire fighters recognised

Volunteer fire fighters from Gosford District have been recognised for their efforts during the Peninsula New Year's Day bush fire emergency, presented with unit citations at the Commissioner's Award Ceremony held on Thursday, May 4.

Each brigade from Gosford District sent representatives to the Rural Fire Service Headquarters at Homebush to receive the Commissioner's Unit Citation for Service.

The citation is awarded to crews, brigades or groups to recognise outstanding service of meritorious nature relating to fire service or group performance.

Representatives from 23 Rural Fire Brigades, communications, catering unit, group officers and district staff will be receiving awards at the ceremony.

District manager for Gosford district, superintendent Mr Steve Marsh said: "It is important to remember and recognise the incredible efforts in suppressing the bush fire that affected so many people on the Central Coast."

"On New Year's Day, four fires burnt out of control across thousands of hectares and directly threatened over 600 homes.

"The local community should be very proud of the service that these dedicated people have made to their community."

Press release, May 3 Rolf Poole, NSW Rural Fire Service