ACTRFS Member Is Awarded With The Community Protection Medal

Outstanding service across ACT emergency services was recognised last Tuesday 15th March with a member from each of the emergency services receiving the Ministers Community Protection Medals. 

Rob Gore from the Jerrabomberra Brigade and also ACTRFS Group Officer was one of the recipients.

 

Rob has been a member of the ACT Rural Fire Service for 16 years.  During this time he spent five years as the Captain of the Jerrabomberra Volunteer Brigade, being elected as President of the Jerrabomberra Brigade last year.

Rob's skills and knowledge have recently been acknowledged through his appointment as one of four Group Officers in the ACT Rural Fire Service.  This role bring with it a considerable level of responsibility, making Rob a mentor to Rural Fire Service Officers in the field, while being available to take control of incidents should they escalate beyond the capability of the on-ground Incident Controller.