Press Release - 12th February 2009.

Gerald Aulich St Marys Base Operator awarded Australian Fire Services Medal.

Congratulations to St Marys Base Operator Gerald Aulich being awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) at the 2009 Australian Day awards.

Gerald Aulich (2283) from St Marys Base was awarded with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2009 Australia Day Awards.

The Australian Fire Service Medal recognises distinguished service by paid and volunteer members of Australian fire services.

 

Gerald Aulich, St Marys Tasmania.


He joined the St Marys Fire Brigade in 1960 when volunteers were sent out with little more than a knapsack, rake, hoe and flail “to belt the fire with”.


The prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

The prestigious AFSM recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services.  It is one of six meritorious awards in the Australian honours system.

 


Father and Son team: Michael and Gerald Aulich with the Hon David Llewellyn and District Officer Craig Maxwell awarded National Medal Gerarld 45yrs service Michael 15yrs service. Photograph courtesy Fireground Autumn 2008 (Official Journal of The Tasmania Fire Service)

On behalf of the Committee and all VKS-737 subscribers congratulations to Gerald & Micheal on their well deserved awards - Keep up the good work.