Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
Senior Deputy Captain Nathan Barnden has been awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery. The Commendation is awarded to recognise an act of courage under hazardous circumstances worthy of recognition.
Nathan has been publicly recognised for helping to save the lives of 13 people during the bush fires.
The fires took an enormous toll on Nathan, who tragically lost two family members in the fires. Since the events of the 2019-20 bush fire season, he has used his own experience to highlight the significant mental health impact the fires have had, and continue to have, on NSW RFS members.
Senior Deputy Captain Barnden is one of sixteen worthy recipients of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery (Individual) awarded at the 2021 St Florian’s Day ceremony.
Senior Deputy Captain Nathan Barnden has been awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery. The Commendation is awarded to recognise an act of courage under hazardous circumstances worthy of recognition.
Nathan has been publicly recognised for helping to save the lives of 13 people during the bush fires.
The fires took an enormous toll on Nathan, who tragically lost two family members in the fires. Since the events of the 2019-20 bush fire season, he has used his own experience to highlight the significant mental health impact the fires have had, and continue to have, on NSW RFS members.
Senior Deputy Captain Barnden is one of sixteen worthy recipients of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery (Individual) awarded at the 2021 St Florian’s Day ceremony.
