Honours for firefighters

Gold star award recipients (from left) Howard Campbell, of Ettrick,  Brian Timpson, of Millers...
Gold star award recipients (from left) Howard Campbell, of Ettrick, Brian Timpson, of Millers Flat, and Geoff Peirce, of Millers Flat. Photo by Yvonne O'Hara.
Three Millers Flat volunteer firefighters received a gold star award on Saturday night for 25 years' service.

Chief Fire Officer Brian Timpson, Senior Firefighter Howard Campbell and Senior Firefighter Geoff Peirce received the award at a special function at Millers Flat Hall, attended by about 120 people.

Mr Timpson said it was only the second time in the brigade's 43 years that three of the awards had been given out at the same time.

Mr Peirce was due his gold star last year but put off receiving it until the others qualified for theirs.

Mr Campbell paid tribute to the wives of volunteer firefighters, particularly in rural areas: "They have to be pretty understanding ... The brigade wouldn't be able to function without them."

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