RFS firefighter Jack Kelly recognised for 'daunting' first season on firefront in Australia Day Awards

Kathryn Lewis
January 23 2021 - 4:30am
Seventeen-year-old NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer Jack Kelly was nominated for the Australian of the Year awards for his firefighting efforts during the 2019-2020 bushfire season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Seventeen-year-old NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer Jack Kelly was nominated for the Australian of the Year awards for his firefighting efforts during the 2019-2020 bushfire season. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Jack Kelly has had a quiet summer. It's a nice change after battling to save his own home and many more in his community from the Black Range fire last school holidays.

Kathryn Lewis

Kathryn Lewis

Canberra Times Journalist

I am a breaking and general news reporter. Contact me with tips or story ideas at kathryn.lewis@canberratimes.com.au

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