Dozens of emergency services personnel and volunteers have been acknowledged in the 2022 Australia Day honours for their commitment and dedication to protecting the people of NSW.
Nationals Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke congratulated the recipients for inspiring the next generation of emergency service workers and for their exemplary service.
“Over the past year our emergency services personnel have again faced challenging times and have worked hard to protect communities right across our state during incredibly trying conditions,” Ms Cooke said.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise those who have gone above and beyond, often putting their lives on the line to save others. They have responded to floods, fires, drownings, the COVID-19 response and more recently, the threat of tsunami.
“On behalf of the people of NSW, I’d like to thank our emergency services personnel for their ongoing service, and reinforce the government’s commitment to providing our frontline agencies with the resources they need to keep our communities safe.”
Fire and Rescue NSW:
Superintendent Peter Jacobs – Australian Fire Service Medal
Tara Lal – Australian Fire Service Medal
Captain David O’Donnell – Australian Fire Service Medal
Marine Rescue NSW:
William Blakeman – Emergency Services Medal
NSW Rural Fire Service:
David Bosworth – Australian Fire Service Medal
Group Captain Stuart Farleigh – Australian Fire Service Medal
Jane Hollier – Australian Fire Service Medal
Group Captain Jennifer Lawther – Australian Fire Service Medal
Captain Brian McKenzie – Australian Fire Service Medal
Group Captain Jonathon McKenzie – Australian Fire Service Medal
Group Captain Christopher Nolan – Australian Fire Service Medal
Group Captain Christopher Petrikas – Australian Fire Service Medal
NSW SES:
Sonya Marks – Emergency Services Medal
Wayne Rizzi – Emergency Services Medal
VRA Rescue NSW:
Mark Spencer – Emergency Services Medal
Resilience NSW:
Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons – Order of Australia
Surf Life Saving NSW:
John Keough – Emergency Services Medal
Garry Meredith – Emergency Services Medal
Anthony Rettke – Emergency Services Medal
Richard Lissenden – Emergency Services Medal
Stewart Bailey – Emergency Services Medal
Michael Brannock – Order of Australia
Mark Cotter – Order of Australia
Adrienne Lowe – Order of Australia
The late Laurence March – Order of Australia
Nicholas Marshall – Order of Australia
John Mayo – Order of Australia
