Recognising acts of bravery by bestowing awards on those who risk their lives to save others.

Recipients

Medals and certificates of merit awarded in recognition of the following brave deeds.

To all recipients, the Society conveys the thanks, admiration and congratulations of the people of New South Wales.

Filtered by: Awarded in the financial year 2018/19 (30 results)

Chief Inspector Brenton Charlton

Chief Inspector Brenton Charlton was awarded a Bronze Medal for the rescue of a woman from a house fire at Tempe on 12 October 2017.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2018-15 Awarded year: 2018/19

Michael van Baast

Michael van Baast was awarded a Bronze Medal for his actions in rescuing the driver of a vehicle following an accident near Cootamundra on 17 September 2017.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2019-01 Awarded year: 2018/19

Shaun Oliver

Shaun Oliver was awarded a Gold Medal and Galleghan Award for their actions arising out of the rescue of two children at Wollongong City Beach on 10 September 2017 which resulted in the loss of Shaun Oliver's life.

Gold Medal Galleghan Case number: 2018-12 Awarded year: 2018/19

Paramedic Andrew Brooker

Paramedic Andrew Brooker was awarded a Bronze Medal for their actions arising out of the rescue of two children at Wollongong City Beach on 10 September 2017 which resulted in the loss of Shaun Oliver's life.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2018-12 Awarded year: 2018/19

Thomas Parkinson

Thomas Parkinson was awarded a Certificate of Merit for their actions arising out of the rescue of two children at Wollongong City Beach on 10 September 2017 which resulted in the loss of Shaun Oliver's life.

Letter of Commendation Case number: 2018-12 Awarded year: 2018/19

Sergeant Tyrone Stacey

Sergeant Tyrone Stacey was awarded a Silver Medal for his actions in rescuing a man attempting to commit suicide at Malabar Headland on 4 February 2017.

Silver Medal Case number: 2019-12 Awarded year: 2018/19

Marco Elice

Marco Elice was awarded a Silver Medal for saving the life of a tradesman who had suffered a severe electric shock at a house at Roseville on 6 December 2016.

Silver Medal Case number: 2019-19 Awarded year: 2018/19

Qualified Firefighter Genevieve Delves

Qualified Firefighter Genevieve Delves was awarded a Bronze Medal for saving the life of a tradesman who had suffered a severe electric shock at a house at Roseville on 6 December 2016.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2019-19 Awarded year: 2018/19

Paramedic Officer Sandra Macken

Paramedic Officer Sandra Macken was awarded a Bronze Medal for saving the life of a tradesman who had suffered a severe electric shock at a house at Roseville on 6 December 2016.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2019-19 Awarded year: 2018/19

Derek Ah Chong

Derek Ah Chong was awarded a Bronze Medal for their actions in rescuing a man from a terrorist act involving attempted murder at Minto on 10 September 2016.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2017-08 Awarded year: 2018/19

Sivei Ah Chong

Sivei Ah Chong was awarded a Silver Medal for their actions in rescuing a man from a terrorist act involving attempted murder at Minto on 10 September 2016.

Silver Medal Case number: 2017-08 Awarded year: 2018/19

Pearl Ah Chong

Pearl Ah Chong was awarded a Bronze Medal for their actions in rescuing a man from a terrorist act involving attempted murder at Minto on 10 September 2016.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2017-08 Awarded year: 2018/19

Constable Andrew Spalding

Constable Andrew Spalding was awarded a Certificate of Merit for their actions in rescuing a man from a terrorist act involving attempted murder at Minto on 10 September 2016.

Letter of Commendation Case number: 2017-08 Awarded year: 2018/19

Constable Julianne Savage

Constable Julianne Savage was awarded a Certificate of Merit for their actions in rescuing a man from a terrorist act involving attempted murder at Minto on 10 September 2016.

Letter of Commendation Case number: 2017-08 Awarded year: 2018/19

Saybah (Mary) Kpaba

Saybah (Mary) Kpaba was awarded a Gold Medal for rescuing her children from a house fire at Doonside on 6 August 2016 before the arrival of emergency services.

Gold Medal Case number: 2019-20 Awarded year: 2018/19

Sergeant Justin McEvoy

Sergeant Justin McEvoy was awarded a Bronze Medal for the rescue of a man from a house fire at Punchbowl on 31 July 2015.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2019-06 Awarded year: 2018/19

Senior Constable Grant Haydon

Senior Constable Grant Haydon was awarded a Bronze Medal for the rescue of a man from a house fire at Punchbowl on 31 July 2015.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2019-06 Awarded year: 2018/19

Senior Constable Christopher Cooper

Senior Constable Christopher Cooper was awarded a Bronze Medal for the rescue of a man from a house fire at Punchbowl on 31 July 2015.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2019-06 Awarded year: 2018/19

Retained Firefighter Shane Green

Retained Firefighter Shane Green was awarded a Certificate of Merit for rendering assistance whilst off duty to a man following an explosion in Portland NSW, on 24 July 2015.

Letter of Commendation Case number: 2009-02 Awarded year: 2018/19

Captain Mitchell Parker

Captain Mitchell Parker was awarded a Silver Medal for the rescue of multiple persons trapped by floodwaters at Stroud on 21 April 2015.

Silver Medal Case number: 2009-03 Awarded year: 2018/19

Deputy Captain David Robinson

Deputy Captain David Robinson was awarded a Silver Medal for the rescue of multiple persons trapped by floodwaters at Stroud on 21 April 2015.

Silver Medal Case number: 2009-03 Awarded year: 2018/19

Deputy Captain Andrew Viner

Deputy Captain Andrew Viner was awarded a Silver Medal for the rescue of multiple persons trapped by floodwaters at Stroud on 21 April 2015.

Silver Medal Case number: 2009-03 Awarded year: 2018/19

Retained Firefighter David Evans

Retained Firefighter David Evans was awarded a Silver Medal for the rescue of multiple persons trapped by floodwaters at Stroud on 21 April 2015.

Silver Medal Case number: 2009-03 Awarded year: 2018/19

Retained Firefighter David Wells

Retained Firefighter David Wells was awarded a Certificate of Merit for the rescue of multiple persons trapped by floodwaters at Stroud on 21 April 2015.

Letter of Commendation Case number: 2009-03 Awarded year: 2018/19

Retained Firefighter Rodney Muddle

Retained Firefighter Rodney Muddle was awarded a Certificate of Merit for the rescue of multiple persons trapped by floodwaters at Stroud on 21 April 2015.

Letter of Commendation Case number: 2009-03 Awarded year: 2018/19

Engine Keeper Matthew U'Brien

Engine Keeper Matthew U'Brien was awarded a Certificate of Merit for the rescue of multiple persons trapped by floodwaters at Stroud on 21 April 2015.

Letter of Commendation Case number: 2009-03 Awarded year: 2018/19

Senior Constable Troy Cutler

Senior Constable Troy Cutler was awarded a Silver Medal for the pursuit and arrest of an armed offender and accomplice at Tweed Heads on 5 February 2015.

Silver Medal Case number: 2019-07 Awarded year: 2018/19

Senior Sergeant Bradyn Murphy

Senior Sergeant Bradyn Murphy was awarded a Silver Medal for the pursuit and arrest of an armed offender and accomplice at Tweed Heads on 5 February 2015.

Silver Medal Case number: 2019-07 Awarded year: 2018/19

Gerran Smith

Gerran Smith was awarded a Bronze Medal for his actions in rescuing a kitesurfer at Tuggerah Lakes on 24 June 2014.

Bronze Medal Case number: 2019-08 Awarded year: 2018/19

Ian Stoddart

Ian Stoddart was awarded a Silver Medal for his actions in the rescue of two children and the attempted rescue of their father from a rip at Burrill Lake on 10 January 2014.

Silver Medal Case number: 2019-04 Awarded year: 2018/19

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