More than 50 firefighters will be honoured in Cessnock for their efforts in the Black Summer bushfires at a special function on Thursday, June 8.
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Fire and Rescue NSW will commend 57 firefighters from the lower Hunter Valley for their work during the deadly fires in summer of 2019/20.
The firefighters, both permanent and on-call crewmembers from Metro North 3, will be recognised with a series of awards, including the National Emergency Medal, for protecting the community.
Metropolitan Operations commander Assistant Commissioner Paul McGuiggan will be in attendance.
The medals will be presented at a function at Cessnock Leagues Club.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
