Despite Scott’s believes we are in the midst of the worst day series of single fires in recent memory. We are able to vote for individual people for the prestigious title of “Australian of the year” but seriously, let’s make it a group award for every current and former RFS member who has put their life on the line. The toll that has been taken can be measured in lives and dollars...... but it shouldn’t. These brave women and men risk life and limb to keep us all safe.  They are heroes of the highest order and should be placed on the upper echelon.