Australian Fire Service Medal

CITATION

2005

Andrew Charles Taylor

Andrew Taylor served with the Temco Brigade from March 1983 to May 1985 before joining the George Town Fire Brigade in June 1985 as a volunteer firefighter. He was appointed to Third Officer in April 1999. In July 1999 he was elected to his current position as the Brigade Chief of the George Town Brigade.

He has been a Fire Permit Officer since November 1999 and serves on the Dalrymple Fire Management Committee, Volunteer Training Advisory Committee and Central Health and Safety Committee.

He is currently the President of the Tasmania Retained Volunteer Firefighters Association.

During his 21 years actively serving the George Town Fire Brigade he has made a very significant commitment to the security and safety of his community.

CITATION

He has been a Fire Permit Officer since November 1999 and serves on the Dalrymple Fire Management Committee, Volunteer Training Advisory Committee and Central Health and Safety Committee.

He was awarded the National Medal in 1998.