Recognition for Mount Morgan emergency services personnel

Firefighters and State Emergency Service (SES) personnel from the Mount Morgan region have today been honoured for their long and dedicated service.

In a special ceremony at the Mount Morgan fire station, Emergency Services Minister Pat Purcell presented Queensland Fire and Rescue Service firefighters and SES volunteers with National Medals and SES Meritorious Service Medals.

“It is vitally important that people who give long and faithful service to looking after the safety and wellbeing of other Queenslanders receive recognition for their efforts,” Mr Purcell said.

“Firefighters and SES volunteers have a vital role in the community. In conditions that are often demanding and dangerous, these people are out there helping others.

“I would like to congratulate all the medal recipients for their long and distinguished service, and for their commitment to serving their local community.”

Mr Purcell also thanked the families of volunteers and staff.

“The commitment of emergency services personnel can put a burden on family life, but the support of families helps them continue to serve the community with such distinction.”

Mr Purcell also thanked the Mount Morgan Shire Council for its support of emergency services.

Media contacts: Tim Shipstone 07 3247 8194, 0409 620 571;
Daniel Landon 07 3247 8992, 0437 837 976.

List of medal recipients

The National Medal recognises diligent long service in organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members. Recipients are entitled to the National Medal after 15 years of service and a Clasp is awarded to a National Medal after the completion of each additional 10 years of service.

SES Meritorious Service Medals are awarded after 10 years of service in the SES. Clasps to the medal are awarded for each five years of service thereafter.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

Auxiliary Firefighter David Andrew Lodewikus – National Medal for 15 years service to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

Lieutenant Andrew Charles Pearce – National Medal for 15 years service to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

State Emergency Service

Kevin Porter (National Medal and SES Meritorious Service Medal – 25 years service)

Darren Barnicoat (National Medal and SES Meritorious Service Medal – 20 years service)

Wendy Porter (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 20 years service)

Gordon Turner (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 20 years service)

Paul Graham (National Medal and SES Meritorious Service Medal – 15 years service)

Tracey Barnicoat (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 15 years service)

Colleen Roberts (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 15 years service)

Graham Roberts (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 15 years service)

Melissa Sealy (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 15 years service)

Jason Moran (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 10 years service)

Brendan Porter (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 10 years service)

David Porter (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 10 years service)

Lynette (Lyn) Porter (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 10 years service)

David Sealy (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 10 years service)

Stanley Western (SES Meritorious Service Medal – 10 years service)