Outstanding SES volunteers honoured

 

Some of the State’s top emergency service volunteers were recognised tonight at the annual State Emergency Service (SES) awards. 

 Emergency Services Minister Rob Johnson said the three award recipients were chosen for their exceptional commitment to local communities for going above and beyond normal expectations. 

  

Some of the State’s top emergency service volunteers were recognised tonight at the annual State Emergency Service (SES) awards. 

 Emergency Services Minister Rob Johnson said the three award recipients were chosen for their exceptional commitment to local communities for going above and beyond normal expectations. 

  

“The efforts of the award recipients are truly exemplary and an inspiration to all of us,” Mr Johnson said. 

 “They represent the very best of almost 2,000 SES volunteers State-wide who generously give their time to support people in their community during times of need.  

 

“The high standard of entries at this year’s awards gives the State confidence knowing that communities are better protected thanks to the dedication and commitment of these volunteers.

 “They give up their time and are called away from their family and friends to serve their communities in challenging situations.

 

“They perform an essential service to the State, and we should all be very grateful for their efforts, especially knowing that we have a busy cyclone and bushfire season ahead.”

 

 

 

 

 Emergency Services Minister Rob Johnson

 

In the past year, SES volunteers have responded to more than 560 incidents, including cyclones, floods, bushfires and thunderstorms

 

AWARD RECIPIENTS:

 Peter Keillor Award:          Ean ‘Eno’ Gruszecki (Northshore SES Unit)

Eno is a 25-year veteran who has been involved in almost every major incident that has required the services of SES volunteers during that time. He has filled a number of key roles in the unit, including those of rescue leader and duty officer. He also travelled to assist with incidents in Victoria and North Queensland, as well as responding to local incidents and those across the State.

 

Youth Achievement Award:          Andrew Treen (MelvilleSES Unit)

Andrew is a well-liked and respected member of his unit and volunteers often seek out his advice and assistance. In the past four years he has undertaken many training courses with an enthusiastic attitude and is always keen to learn new skills.

 

Team Achievement Award:          Carnarvon SES Unit : -The outstanding efforts of the Carnarvon SES Unit were demonstrated during the response and recovery phase of the Gascoyne River flooding in December 2010 and subsequent operations, where members were continuously active for more than three months.