Australian
Fire Service Medal
Citation
2002
Edward James Wilson,
currently Manager Engineering Services has served 21 years with the Tasmania
Fire Service.
Edward Wilson commenced his
employment with the Hobart Fire Brigade in March 1980 as a Mechanic and was
subsequently promoted to Mechanic-in-Charge of that workshop in February 1984.
From the time of this
appointment he actively facilitated a Statewide
approach to the repair and maintenance of fire appliances within the career
brigade major centres of Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport.
During this time he also
developed the Tasmania Fire Service’s fabrication capability that culminated in
the establishment of a Fabrication Division to design and construct Tanker
Appliances for Tasmania Fire Service.
Additionally he was instrumental in integrating the service and repair
of the then Country Fire Service appliances into the established major centre workshops.
Mr. Wilson progressed through
a series of promotional appointments which culminated in his current
appointment as Manager (Mechanical Services and Fabrication) in November 1996.
In this position Mr. Wilson has the responsibility for the management of the
Tasmania Fire Service vehicle fleet which currently is comprised of a range of
some 470 fire appliances.
Mr. Wilson has represented
the Tasmania Fire Service at both National and International forums, he is
highly regarded throughout the Fire industry as one of the best technical people
available in relation to fire appliance technology.
Mr. Wilson is currently the
Chairperson of the Tasmania Fire Service Equipment and Technical Committee, is
a member of the Support Vehicle Advisory Committee and is actively involved
with the Tasmania Fire Service Museum Brigade.