Australian
Fire Service Medal
Citation
2002
Firefighter
Rex Kemp
Rex Kemp has been actively
involved with the Orielton Fire Brigade and community for 50 years.
He commenced as a volunteer
firefighter with the then Orielton Country Fire Brigade in February 1952. In 1977 he was elected to the position of
Third Officer, rising to the rank of Brigade Captain in 1985, a position that
he retained for a period of ten years.
In 1990 Rex was instrumental in
the re-organisation of the Orielton Brigade, through
the provision of a replacement station, an upgraded appliance and the revision
of the brigade’s fire response boundaries.
In 1993 Mr. Kemp undertook
additional responsibilities by becoming a Permit Officer for the Orielton
District in which capacity he still serves.
Mr. Kemp was awarded the
National Medal in 1980 and has subsequently been presented with the first,
second and third Clasps to the National Medal.
Mr Rex Kemp is still an active member of his
brigade and having achieved 50 years service he is one of few members of the
Tasmania Fire Service to reach this unique milestone.