Big service to small community

From left: Captain Pakenham Upper Allan Wallace, back row 1st Lieutenant Michael Hicks (15 years of service), ex-secretary Susan Kroll (20 years), Communications Officer Michael Wake (15 years), 2nd Lieutenant Michael Bedford (25 years), and Group Officer Wayne Nutting. Front row, John Waltham (10 years), Jason Baird (five-year certificate), Kelly Hicks (Ketteringham) (20 years of service). Absent is Jason Ketteringham (10 years).

On Saturday 12 August, Pakenham Upper Fire Brigade held its Awards Night at the local Pakenham Golf Club.
The night was attended by members’ family and friends along with the Group Officer from Cardinia Group who presented members with their services awards.
Those presented with these awards have given a total of 120 years of service to their community and neighbouring areas.
These are all volunteers giving their time to protect lives and property.