17/10/2026
🚒 Congratulations to 7729 Lourens “Lumpy” Houttuin on his promotion from Senior Firefighter to Leading Firefighter (Station Officer Qualified)! 👏
An enormous amount of study, dedication and hard work goes into becoming eligible for the course, not to mention spending seven weeks away from home completing the intensive face-to-face component at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney.
Today marks Lumpy’s first day in the Station Officer seat, and we wish him every success as he takes this next step in his career.
Congratulations, Lumpy! Well deserved! 👨‍🚒🔥