Honouring 57 consecutive years on a brigade management team

John 'Jack' Hedley and Tallarook Fire Brigade Captain Time Ward

 

Having served 57 consecutive years as an elected office bearer on the management team at Tallarook Fire Brigade, John 'Jack' Hedley was honoured with the presentation of a plaque, at the brigade’s recent awards dinner.

 

More than 50 people attended Tallarook brigade's dinner on 6 September to acknowledge brigade and CFA Life Member, and Outstanding Service Medal recipient Jack Hedley, for having served the local brigade and community as a member of the brigade management team for 57 consecutive years.

Jack was presented with a plaque to recognise his exceptional service. Jack stepped away from the management team this year.

"We are exceptionally grateful that you're not planning to give up your CFA or brigade passion any time soon," Tallarook Captain Tim Ward said.

Jack joined Tallarook brigade in October 1958, 67 years ago. Jack's first position on the brigade's manangement team was as secretary in 1965. In his 67 years, Jack has held the positions of firefighter (42 years), secretary (22 years), 1st lieutenant (22 years), captain (four years), 2nd Lieutenant (eight years), 3rd Lieutenant (three years), president (two years), treasurer (16 years), group delegate (26 years) and Municipal Fire Prevention Committee delegate (26 years).

"We thank you for your perseverance, dedication, time, skills and knowledge that you have given so dilgently and willing to Tallarook," Tim said.

"We also say thank you to Glenda and your family for allowing you all the time to commit to the brigade and CFA duties - quite often, no doubt, to the detriment of family time. Our appreciation and admiration are endless. We are so very grateful for all you have done for the brigade and the protection of our community.

"We present you with this plaque in recognition of your extrordinary service and hope that every time you see it, you are reminded of our appreciation of your civic mindedness, of the camaraderie of your fellow firefighters, old and new, and reflect with pride on your service that reflects the true spirit of CFA."

 

Submitted by	Tracey Mastropavlos