On the 13th November 2010 S.K. Geoff Birch from Endeavour Court No 2 Order of the Amaranth was awarded his 35 year medal for outstanding service in the CFA
The National Medal was created by Royal Warrant and is awarded by the Governor General to personnel in Australia's emergency services.
This award recognises prolonged exposure to hazard in the service of the community. It is available to operational members in approved organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members. This includes government agencies such as ambulance, correctional, emergency, fire and police forces, and voluntary organisations such as lifesaving and search and rescue groups. The National Medal is Australia’s most awarded civilian medal.
Congratulations S.K. Geoff