Two local emergency services volunteers have been recognised for their bravery.
Philip Blackmore, a Rural Fire Service volunteer, and Matthew Wilson, an off-duty paramedic, responded to an explosion at a home in Gwandalan back in 2020.
When they arrived on the scene they found a man unconscious, bleeding, badly burnt and not breathing after his car exploded in his driveway.
Blackmore and Wilson began CPR in dangerous conditions, close to the burning vehicle with a risk of further explosions. Sadly the man could not be saved.
Both first responders were awarded Bronze medals by the Royal Humane Society of NSW this week for their efforts.