Born and raised in Tamworth, Robert’s passion for firefighting sparked when he was just 8...

Published: 3:20 pm March 18, 2023
Updated: 10:17 am October 8, 2025
After 50 Years Of Service, Firefighter Robert Eckersley Has Hung Up His Helmet For The Last Time

Born and raised in uk/where/tamworth/">Tamworth, Robert’s passion for firefighting sparked when he was just 8 years old.

After 50 Years Of Service, Firefighter Robert Eckersley Has Hung Up His Helmet For The Last Time
After 50 Years Of Service, Firefighter Robert Eckersley Has Hung Up His Helmet For The Last Time

Robert’s service to the community has been recognised by almost a dozen major awards, notably the Australian Fire Service Medal in 2003. All the best Robert with your plans to spend time with family and holiday around Australia.

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