Vale Jack Watling

Tributes are flowing for former Tallong Rural Fire Brigade Captain Jack Watling who recently passed away.

Troy Brown who’s a member for the Tallong and Wingello brigades said Jack always put the community first, particularly in the Black Summer bushfires.

“The Black Summer Bushfires were very trying for members, Jack included,

“He spent many selfless hours on the fire ground especially doing overnight shifts, while the rest of us slept,”Mr. Brown said.