The Horsham Fire Brigade combined its annual dinner with a presentation of National Emergency Medals to brigade members who participated in the 2009 fires.
The Black Saturday fire impacted Horsham severely, with the loss of 11 homes and the Horsham Golf Club. It was an extraordinary day, and the fire fight will live in the memories of those who participated for the rest of their lives.
Ex Chief Officer Trevor Roche attended the evening as guest speaker. Trevor had served part of his career as a Regional Officer at District 17, based in Horsham, and he spoke about his time in the area working with CFA volunteers.
CFA Long Service Awards:
Marc Ampt, Lieutenant, 10 Year Award
Kate Ryan, Firefighter, 15 Year Award
Shane Hopper, Firefighter, 20 Year Award
Michael Ziersch, Firerighter, 20 Year Award
David Pilmore, Firefighter, 30 Year Award
Malcolm Scott, Firefighter, 35 Year Award
Warren Ross, Firefighter, 40 Year Award
National Medal:
Mathew Walsh, Ex Captain, Deputy Group Officer, Horsham Group.
Graham Hill, Ex Captain, Group Training Officer, Horsham Group.
National Medal Bars:
John Davies (first and second bar), Ex Captain, Group Officer, Horsham Group.
Tony Welbourn (third bar), Secretary.
National Emergency Medal:
Posthumous:
Bruce Loveday – Received by daughter Kate Loveday
Horsham Fire Brigade:
David Mercer
Guy Hutchinson
Jai Smith
Jason Taylor
John Davies
John St Clair
Marc Ampt
Marcus Bethune
Mathew Walsh
Michael Ziersch
Norris Goodgame
Shane Carter
Shane Hopper
Tony Welbourn
Warren Ross
Jung Fire Brigade:
Chris Pallot
Steve Foster
Thank you to Lynton Brown for generously supplying the photos from the evening.
Author: Louise McGillivray