When Vern Dunning started out as a Cooma Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteer in 1983, the firefighting equipment and vehicles were much different.
From the Blitz and Bedford trucks of the 1980s to the modern fleet of today, a lot has changed during Vern’s 40 years as an RFS volunteer.
What hasn’t changed, is his commitment and passion for the brigade.
Vern has been recognised for his four decades ...