30th Dec 2019 by

ADF continues Bush Fire support

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been working with Emergency Management Australia to assist with firefighting efforts in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia since November 8.

Rural Fire Service employee, Mr Allen Madden prepares to be winched down in the Lithgow area by Petty Officer Aircrewman Jason Wickman from an 808 Squadron MRH90 Taipan Military Support Helicopter over the Grose Valley bushfire in the Blue Mountains National Park.

Defence established liaison officers in the State Disaster Coordination Centres (SDCC) in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

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Members of 5th Engineer Regiment assist the New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service with hazard reduction and resupply near Richmond, NSW.
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