‘They died as heroes’ NSW RFS Commissioner commemorates fallen firefighters

NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has sent his condolences to the families of all the fallen heroes who lost their lives during the devastating summer of bushfires, making his address at the NSW State Memorial on Sunday. "Please accept my, and indeed all those of the extraordinary fire and emergency services team, that have so tirelessly and desperately tried to save everyone ... please accept our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times". Mr Fitzsimmons spoke of the "pain and tragedy of loss," remembering those from the NSW RFS "family" who died while battling blazes in the state. "They died as heroes, selfless individuals paying the ultimate price while simply serving and protecting others in their local community and communities much further afield". Mr Fitzsimmons also paid respect to "our international friends" who "have themselves also seen tragedy," during the state's bushfires. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au