SEVERAL local firefighters from the Maleny, Glass House Mountains and Landsborough Rural Brigades were recently awarded medals at the Sunshine Coast QFES Honours and Awards ceremony.
The event was held on May 13, and saw a total of 13 local firefighters receive various medals for their efforts and bravery in their rural fire brigade roles.
From the Maleny Rural Fire Brigade, firefighters Leah, Scot and Dan received a National Emergency Medal and Commissioners Commendation for the 2019 floods in Townsville.
Joe from the same rural brigade received the ACT Emergency Services Medal for his efforts during the 2019/2020 bushfires in the ACT.
Peter Young, Charlie Pike and Steve Rook from the Glass House Mountains Rural Fire Brigade won a national medal and a 1st clasp each.
Six firefighters from the Landsborough Rural Fire Brigade received medals for their committed efforts in the rural fire brigade.
Congratulations to all who received medals for their hard work at their respective rural fire brigades.