New recruits join firefighting ranks
Published: 17th April 2015
The latest batch of firefighters have today been welcomed into the ranks of Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) by Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins.
Nearly 40 men and women today graduated to full-time firefighters at a special ceremony at the FRNSW State Training College at Alexandria.
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott congratulated the new firefighters as they joined one of the world’s most trusted professions.
“These graduates have a unique and rewarding road ahead of them,” Mr Elliott said.
“The advanced training they have received has prepared them well for a career which spans firefighting, road accident rescue, high-angle rescue, community risk management, fire science and hazardous materials response.”
Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said the new recruits will join fire crews across greater Sydney.
“I wish the graduating class well in what is an important, but sometimes dangerous, career and I thank them for choosing a profession dedicated to protecting lives, property and the environment of NSW,” Mr Mullins said.
“I know that this unique graduating class will uphold the high standards of integrity, courage and professionalism expected of a FRNSW firefighter, and it is a pleasure to welcome these firefighters to the fulltime ranks.”
The following graduates will be taking up positions at fire stations in the Sydney greater metropolitan area:
Jackson Bouldon - Campsie
Michael Cronin - St Marys
Samuel Bromley - Lakemba
Lee Allen - Lidcombe
Philip Dunne - Lane Cove
Troy Smith - City of Sydney
Thomas Freeman - Concord
Tara Burton - City of Sydney
Hayden Gavin - Guildford
Michael Tener - Schofields
Luke Holliday - Penrith
David Carroll - Cranebrook
Benjamin Hooper - Baulkham Hills
Benjamin Gallard - Matraville
Jay Kendrick - Randwick
Gavin Smith - Lane Cove
Edward Killen - Seven Hills
Colin Green - Cabramatta
Terry Lancaster - Randwick
Matthew Smith - City of Sydney
George Lloyd - City of Sydney
Michael Millar - Schofields
Darren Lowe - Woollahra
Philip Moore - Huntingwood
Neil Smith - Mt Druitt
Kirron Duncan - Liverpool
Russell Stirton - Seven Hills
Mark Tuart - Liverpool
Cameron Tapp - Seven Hills
Benjamin Wilkinson - Kellyville
Shayden Tawhai - Campsie
John Della - Eastwood
Dean Wheeler - Chester Hill
Brendan Binks - Kellyville
Tod Rowbotham - Seven Hills
Beau Douglas - Kellyville
Bryce Ryan - Mt Druitt
Mitchell Handel - Cranebrook
Anthony Harris - Horningsea Park