Frontline workers have emerged as community heroes, and among them, dedicated Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) staff and volunteers.
South Eastern region section of QFES held their Australia Day Achievement Awards at the Beenleigh PCYC last month, postponed due to the sever weather events in Logan in January.
The annual QFES Australia Day Achievement Awards, supported by QSuper, recognise and celebrate the outstanding service of QFES staff and volunteers representing the State Emergency Service (SES), Rural Fire Service (RFS), and Fire and Rescue Service (FRS).
“The Australia Day Achievement Awards are a proud tradition of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services,” said Mark Stuart, Acting Assistant Commissioner, South Eastern Region QFES.
“Today gives us the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our outstanding people and their contributions over the past 12 months.
“Wheater responding to incidents on the front line or providing support to our staff or volunteers, our roles often demand courage, resilience and determination.”
Nikki Boyd MP, Misister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and Minister for Corrective Services was unable to attend, however Member for Macalister, Melissa McMahon MP, was able to fill in.
“We want to acknowledge the work that’s been done in the community the last 12 months, but more specifically the past two months here locally in the South East region,” said Ms McMahon.
“When we recognise your service, at the same time we also want to recognise the compassionate support our friends and family play because they’re the ones we often have to say goodbye to as we miss the family lunch to go serve our communities.”
The Australia Day Achievement Medallions are presented to individuals who have preformed exceptional work, above and beyond the normal course of duty, to provide a significant contribution to the delivery of emergency services in Queensland.
Seven Logan based members were awarded this medallion at the awards ceremony for their work.
Joshua Butler, Acting Deputy Group Leader, State Emergency Service – Beenleigh Group. For outstanding dedication to Logan State Emergency Service Unit and Beenleigh State Emergency Service Group.
Liz Davis, Deputy Group Leader, State Emergency Service – Jimboomba Group. For outstanding commitment to representing Logan State Emergency Service at community engagement events and public education.
Damion Goodall, Leading Field Operation, State Emergency Service – Logan East Group. For outstanding commitment to the PCYC Emergency Service Cadets.
Phillip Grinter, Senior Field Operations, State Emergency Service – Logan West Group. For outstanding support of Logan State Emergency Service Flood Boat Service.
David Jewell, Group Leader, State Emergency Service – Beenleigh Group. For recognition of extraordinary commitment to the State Emergency Service in outstanding leadership and exceptional training of volunteers.
Frances Simpson, Community Member, State Emergency Service – Logan West Group. For dedication to the welfare of members at Logan West State Emergency Service Group.
Karen Young, Leading Field Operations, State Emergency Service – Logan Village Group. For outstanding commitment to Logan State Emergency Service Unit as the Unit Training Coordinator.
