June 15, 2016
Two South Burnett firefighters have been honoured at separate awards ceremonies recently.
Ian Richardson, from Brooklands Rural Fire Brigade, received the 2016 My Volunteer Award for the North Coast QFES Region.
He was one of seven Rural Fire Service Queensland volunteers across the State who were rewarded for their commitment and dedication to protecting local communities during celebrations for RFSQ Week (June 5-11).
Ian was nominated by his fellow volunteers at Brooklands RFB to receive the award.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Katarina Carroll said the awards were a new opportunity for volunteers to honour their comrades for their outstanding work in keeping Queenslanders safe.
2016 My Volunteer Awards:
- Far Northern Region: Frances Pelgrave – Lake Eacham RFB
- Northern Region: Tony Palmas – Hawkins Creek RFB
- Central Region: Timothy Fogarty – Wartburg RFB
- North Coast Region: Ian Richardson – Brooklands RFB
- South West Region: Keith Belford – Eukey RFB
- South Eastern Region: John Crawford – Springbrook RFB
- Brisbane Region: Frank McGaw – Samford RFB
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The second South Burnett firefighter to receive an award recently is Cameron Bond, captain at Cherbourg Fire Station.
Cameron was one of more than 130 nominations from across Queensland in the third annual QPCU Everyday Hero awards.
He made it through to the list of 18 finalists, and then was one of the six winners recognised at a gala ceremony in Brisbane.
Cameron won the Everyday Hero For Dedication award which recognises an individual who has shown dedication to the lives of those around them through strength and determination of character, inspiring loyalty in their workplace or community.
The former Murgon Station firefighter was recognised for his tireless work mentoring, coaching and supporting the revitalised Cherbourg fire station after his appliance was attacked by youths while responding to an emergency in 2014.
The QPCU Everyday Heroes Awards were launched in 2014 as part of QPCU’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Five category winners each receive $1000 cash deposited into a QPCU account and $1000 donated to their charity of choice.
The Young Everyday Hero Award winner receives a $500 bursary to assist with training and development.
2016 Everyday Winners:
- Everyday Hero For Dedication – Cameron Bond (QFES)
- Everyday Hero For Ownership – Andrew Plint (QPS)
- Everyday Hero For Excellence – Peta Jordan (QPS)
- Everyday Hero For Working Together – Bike4Burns Team (QFES)
- Everyday Hero For Achievement – Selena Wool (Education Queensland)
- Young Everyday Hero: Kaitlyn Read – Australian Red Cross, Rotary
- Related article: Peter’s An Every Day Hero
