Issue No 78, March 2012
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Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Acting Assistanct Area Director, Corey Bock presents Canungra Rural Fire Brigade’s First Fire Officer, Stephen Geiger with a National Medal for Service. Right: David Heck, Beaudesert/Logan Group Officer.
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FIRST FIRE OFFICER’S LONG SERVICE RECOGNISED
By Mark and Chloe Pickard Stephen Geiger, First Fire Officer of the Canungra Rural Fire Brigade was presented with the National Medal for Long Service and two clasp medals at at ceremony at Canungra showgrounds on Saturday 14th February 2012. These medals represent over 35
years of service as a member of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. Stephen began his involvement in as an officer of the Bush Fire Brigade with his father. Current QFRS Acting Assistant Area Director Corey Bock, also the QFRS Area Training and Support Officer for the Brisbane area,
presented the medal. In his speech, Corey reflected on the length of dedicated service Steve has selflessly given to the Canungra community in managing a vital local emergency service, and on the outstanding leadership he has provided as the lynch pin of the Canungra Rural Fire Brigade.