(Photo - Andrew Shepherd and Shire President, Cr Julie Ramm)
A National Emergency Medal
A National Emergency Medal was awarded to Andrew Shepherd at the Council Dinner on Thursday 21 April 2022.
The Black Summer Forest Fires of 2019-2020 burned more than 24 million hectares, directly causing 33 deaths (9 of them bushfire volunteers), over 2,400 homes were lost and over 5.5 million hectares were burnt in NSW alone.
Andrew Shepherd was one of the many WA volunteer firefighters who travelled to NSW to assist with fighting. Andrew was a member of the Wagin VFRS from 2001-2004, Dongolocking BFB from 2011-2013 and Nippering BFB from 2013 to the present day still. He has also been involved with the Dumbleyung VFRS since 2013 to present and has been captain for 7 years.
Congratulations Andrew, on this much deserved award!!
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