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NSW RFS volunteers honored for 1,700 years of service

Rural Fire Service long service medals volunteers Liverpool Range NSW RFS

NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Assistant Commissioner Dr Leigh Pilkington presented 55 Long Service Medals to volunteers in the Liverpool Range District during a ceremony in Merriwa. The medals represent a combined total of more than 1,700 years of service to the community.

Among the honorees are Ean Cottle, who joined the RFS in 1956, and Keith Leven, who joined in 1951. Both individuals have maintained active membership in their respective brigades for over seven decades, holding various leadership and operational roles.

Entities

Ean Cottle · Keith Leven · Leigh Pilkington · Liverpool Range District · New South Wales Rural Fire Service

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 55 medals awarded represent more than 1,700 years of combined service. www.netimes.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Assistant Commissioner Dr Leigh Pilkington presented 55 Long Service Medals to volunteers in the Liverpool Range District. www.netimes.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Keith Leven joined the RFS in 1951. www.netimes.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ean Cottle joined the RFS in 1956. www.netimes.com.au

Sources

Liverpool Range firefighters honoured for 1,700 years of service | New England Times [www.netimes.com.au]
Shoalhaven RFS catering team serves up vital help and calls for more volunteers [www.southcoastregister.com.au]
Shoalhaven RFS catering team serves up vital help and calls for more volunteers [www.ulladullatimes.com.au]