AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICE
MEDAL
CITATION
JOHN TYRRELL
Leading Firefighter
John Tyrrell joined the Tasmania Fire Service as a volunteer
with the Mt Rumney Fire Brigade in January 1974. In March he commenced a full
time career with the Tasmania Fire Service as a career firefighter. Today John
remains as an active volunteer member and Fire Permit Officer with the now,
Cambridge Fire Brigade as well as career member with the Hobart Fire Brigade.
In his voluntary capacity John has served in many positions
including Brigade Chief, and other officer positions. With his experience and
enthusiasm John is respected as a mentor at the Cambridge Brigade and has been
influential in the development of the members and brigade itself.
In his career firefighter role he was promoted to Leading
Firefighter in July 2003.
John’s long and dedicated commitment has been recognised with
the awarding of his National Medal in 1989, his first clasp in 1999 and his
second in 2009.