AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICE MEDAL

CITATION

2003

KEVIN (JIM) WILLIAM GRACE

Jim Grace joined the Lackrana Country Fire Brigade on Flinders Island in December 1979 as a volunteer firefighter.

His initial interest in protecting his local community grew steadily into a passion.

In 1993 his piers elected him as Group Officer for Flinders Island. In this position Jim has become thought of as “Mr Fire Service” on the island by his community. Regardless of where or when a fire occurs, Jim is involved.

In 1994 he was awarded the National Medal.

He serves as a fire permit officer and is a member of the Flinders Fire Management Area Committee.