Three dedicated Murphys Creek Fire Brigade members were presented with their National Medal on Australia Day in Gatton. Medals are awarded for diligent service for a total period of 15 years (with clasps awarded for each additional 10 years) in any Australian Police Force, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Correctional Service or Emergency Service. Defence Force service up to 19 April 1982 can be included. Periods of service in two or more services may be added together. Fire service can be taken into account only if the person has been trained as a firefighter or fire warden and has carried out the primary duties of that position. Periods of service in both firefighter and fire warden roles can be combined.
QFRS Diligent and Ethical Service Medal
This award is instituted by the Commissioner to recognise and encourage diligent and ethical service by QFRS members and is not granted as a ‘right’ by virtue of long service. It may be awarded to a member or former member who has accrued twenty years qualifying service continuously as an employee or volunteer of the QFRS and is, in the opinion of the Commissioner, a fit and proper person to receive the medal. Qualifying service may be accrued through full-time service, part-time service, volunteer service or any combination of these. A person can be awarded a clasp to this Medal for each additional period of 10 years continuous service. The nominations must be submitted to the Area Director Rural Operations, endorsed by the Regional Manager, Rural Operations and the Assistant Commissioner, Rural Operations, and ultimately approved by the Commissioner.
The medals and clasps recieved were;
Reginald Wood - For service to the Murphy’s Creek Rural Fire Brigade - National Medal & 1st Clasp and a Diligent Medal & 1st Clasp.
Robert Mann - For his contribution as the Murphys Creek No 2 Fire Warden - Diligent Medal and 1st Clasp
Kenneth (George) Mann - For service to the Murphy’s Creek Rural Fire Brigade - National Medal.

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MURPHYS CREEK Progress Association Executive members for 2010 elected at their recent anuual general meeting are (L-R) Julie Reck, secretary; Murray Imms, vice-president; Bob Mann, president; and Christine Murdoch, Treasurer.