John Mansfield Tumbarumba SES
When you see people at work, day-in day-out, you don’t always notice the amazing qualities that sit just below the surface. But the recent fires at Tumbarumba have shown that many workmates have incredible courage, dedication and life-saving skills that are very close to the surface indeed. Source: Timberbiz
Many members of the Hyne Tumbarumba team, and the local community, volunteer with local emergency organisations – the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and the State Emergency Service (SES).
At one point during the two-week emergency, for five whole days, these volunteers were the only thing standing between the fire, the Tumbarumba Mill and the town.
No air attack was available, and the strike teams had been reassigned to Snowy Hydro.
To support his town, and Rural Fire Service comrades, SES Tumbarumba Unit Commander John Mansfield slept at the emergency services sheds for 14 days straight.
The company says it is proud to say he’s a Hyne employee.
In a small community like Tumbarumba and districts, there are also men and women who aren’t formal volunteers who stepped up to the moment to save the town and help their mates. It “Had to be done” they’d say.
“Heroes” like these can be directly credited with saving the Hyne Tumbarumba Mill and the town and we are sure there are many more we do not even know about. All remained steadfast and true to their communities and each other through the most frightful moments.
