Two local police officers who fought back flames threatening Mallacoota’s CFA station as citizens sheltered inside during the Black Summer bushfires have been honoured for their bravery.
Leading Senior Constables Glenn Powell and Graham Shoobert, from Gippsland Water Police, have received Victoria Police’s Medal for Courage at a special ceremony on Monday night.
The brave policemen gallantly fought the fire at the CFA station, on New Year’s Eve, as 10 civilians, including children, were taking refuge inside.
Leading Senior Constables Powell and Shoobert used CFA firefighting equipment at the station and from a nearby tanker to suppress the flames and heat.

IMAGE: Gippsland Water Police officers have been honoured for their bravery during the Black Summer Bushfires. Pictured are Senior Constable Tara Manson, Leading Senior Constables Jenkin Steed, Graham Shoobert, Mick Newstead, Sergeant Tony Wilson, Leading Senior
Constables Glenn Powell and Glenn Mackenzie. (PS)