A firefighter was killed in the Australia bushfires. His son received a medal to honor his father’s bravery
5 years ago

A firefighter was killed in the Australia bushfires. His son received a medal to honor his father’s bravery

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CNN — The 19-month-old son of a firefighter killed while battling Australia’s bushfires received a posthumous medal to honor his father’s bravery on Thursday. Harvey, Keaton’s young son, was dressed in a firefighter outfit with a pacifier in his mouth as New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons pinned the medal to his chest. Posted by NSW Rural Fire Service on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Today the NSW RFS family farewelled one of their own, with the funeral of Geoffrey Keaton held in western Sydney earlier. Posted by NSW Rural Fire Service on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 “Today the NSW RFS family farewelled one of their own, with the funeral of Geoffrey Keaton held in western Sydney earlier today,” a NSW Rural Fire Service Facebook post read. New South Wales Rural Fire Service Photos posted on the fire service’s Facebook page show hundreds attending the funeral, many donning yellow RFS uniforms and a guard of honor forming as Keaton’s hearse arrived.

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NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle
1 year, 2 months ago

NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter has died after suffering a medical episode while working on a bushfire in northern New South Wales Saturday. Key points: The man was working on a fire burning in the Kyogle region Saturday The NSW RFS Commissioner and Emergency Services Minister have acknowledged the impact on the man's family, fellow RFS members and the local community The …

SA firefighters awarded bravery medals for saving APY Lands town from disaster
1 year, 8 months ago

SA firefighters awarded bravery medals for saving APY Lands town from disaster

ABC  

A training day escalated into a "no-win" emergency very quickly for Country Fire Service officer Peter Ikonomopoulos as he and his colleagues scrambled to save 400 people from impending disaster. Key points: Six CFS workers were awarded with bravery medals for evacuating about 400 people from Pukatja The workers were only equipped with two fire trucks and two other vehicles …

NSW bushfire air tanker crash victims honoured at memorial service
4 years, 11 months ago

NSW bushfire air tanker crash victims honoured at memorial service

ABC  

Three Americans killed in an air tanker crash while fighting a bushfire in New South Wales have been described as heroes who "paid the ultimate sacrifice" during a memorial service in Sydney. Key points: The crew members were killed when their C-130 Large Air Tanker crashed near Cooma on January 23 They had completed 140 missions since they began working …

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires

Deccan Chronicle  

Burragate, Australia: Two wildfires merged to form a massive inferno in southeast Australia on Saturday, near where a man suffered serious burns protecting a home during a night of treacherous conditions during the nation’s unprecedented fire crisis. Authorities were assessing the damage after firefighters battled flames fanned by strong winds through the night and lightning strikes sparked new blazes in …

Firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer killed battling bushfire farewelled at funeral
5 years ago

Firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer killed battling bushfire farewelled at funeral

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter who died when his truck rolled while fighting a major blaze south west of Sydney has been remembered as a selfless father with an "unbelievable" love for his brigade. Key points: Andrew O'Dwyer's father described him as a "free spirit" Mr O'Dwyer loved his fire brigade, Captain Darren Nation said He was posthumously awarded the Commissioner's commendation …

NSW bushfire victims' family gutted after online scammers set up fake fundraiser in their name
5 years ago

NSW bushfire victims' family gutted after online scammers set up fake fundraiser in their name

ABC  

The family of two men killed in the devastating NSW South Coast bushfires have been hurt again by fraudsters who appropriated their names and pictures to scam well-wishers. Key points: Robert and Patrick Salway were killed in the New Year's Eve fires on the South Coast A fake fundraising page has been stopped after taking thousands of dollars The family …

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