AT A TIME when most of the island is dry and there have been heat and fire warnings, the King Island fire brigades are on alert and standby.
The volunteer firies service was recognised recently with National Awards and services pins.
Tasmanian Fire Service Acting D/O Jason Oosterloo visited the island and presented 15-year National Service Medals to Chris Crouch, Peter Constable and to FIFO islander David McKerrow.
Five-year service pins were presented to Wendy Constable, Campbell Keeler, Jaiden Rainbow, and Luke Day.
