51 years on and Fire and Rescue NSW station officer Bob McDonald still going strong

Sage Swinton
Updated April 15 2021 - 12:21am, first published July 24 2020 - 4:00pm
CONGRATULATIONS: Station officer Bob McDonald is awarded for 50 years service by Metro North 1 duty commander Inspector Peter Nies. Picture: supplied
CONGRATULATIONS: Station officer Bob McDonald is awarded for 50 years service by Metro North 1 duty commander Inspector Peter Nies. Picture: supplied

Bob McDonald joined the fire brigade when he was 21 because he wanted a secure job and more time to surf.

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Sage Swinton

Sage Swinton

Journalist

Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.

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