Volunteers
On Mar 23, 2022

Nominate a Marine Rescue volunteer for the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards

Yesterday the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA) were launched in Sydney at NSW State Parliament House, with Deputy Commissioner Todd Andrews and Manager Member Services Adrian Adam representing Marine Rescue NSW.

The awards were developed in 2009 and acknowledge and celebrate the selfless Community Service of Emergency Services Personnel.

RESCA is the only time all Emergency Services personnel, both paid and volunteer, are recognised in a combined awards program.

The Awards are open to all, Emergency Service Agency personnel stationed in NSW, serving in either a paid capacity or volunteer:

  • Fire and Rescue NSW
  • Marine Rescue NSW
  • Surf Life Saving NSW
  • VRA Rescue NSW
  • NSW Ambulance
  • NSW Rural Fire Service
  • NSW State Emergency Service

To nominate one of our inspiring volunteers, visit RESCA.

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