SES recognised Geoff Hanson

Bingara NSW SES stalwart awarded Emergency Service Medals for decades of volunteer service

Tamworth Unit and Bingara Unit member Geoff Hanson was awarded Emergency Service Medal (ESMs) in this year’s Australia Day Honours List for commitment to volunteer service with the NSW SES over several decades. NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York APM congratulated Geoff and thanked him for his ongoing service to the community, both locally and intrastate.

“Geoff is inspirational for his peers in orange, and we are proud of the service and skills they’re able to offer as NSW SES volunteers,” Commissioner York said. “These awards recognise Geoff’s selflessness, and the tenacity he upholds through volunteering to assist his community in times of need. Mr Hanson brings a wealth of knowledge to his role with the NSW SES, and has lengthy experience in flood response, land search, vertical rescue, road crash rescue and storm capability. 

“I don’t do it to get my name and picture in the paper - it is the last thing from my mind. I do it because I have a skillset and I’m happy to help people out on a bad day,” Mr Hanson said. 

With 27 years of service, Mr Hanson dedicated his longevity with the service to the people he’s met through the NSW SES, and the passion he has for helping others. “Look at these mates I’ve got; I’ve had experiences with them I never would have done outside of SES,” he said. “You learn things you might need one day that might save your life or those around you.”

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.