More than 50 firefighters will be honoured in Cessnock for their efforts in the Black Summer bushfires at a special function on Thursday, June 8.
Fire and Rescue NSW will commend 57 firefighters from the lower Hunter Valley for their work during the deadly fires in summer of 2019/20.
The firefighters, both permanent and on-call crewmembers from Metro North 3, will be recognised with a series of awards, including the National Emergency Medal, for protecting the community.
Metropolitan Operations commander Assistant Commissioner Paul McGuiggan will be in attendance.
The medals will be presented at a function at Cessnock Leagues Club.
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