Retiring SES Veteran applauds changes - Illawarra Mercury

After more than three decades volunteering with emergency response organisations, David Leigh has seen the chaos severe weather can wreak upon communities.

Set to retire in April, the Kiama State Emergency Service unit controller began his "second job" with the Volunteer Rescue Association in 1979.

It was during his time with the association that he witnessed a tragedy which has remained sharp in his mind to this day.

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SES Kiama unit controller David Leigh will hang up his boots on April 11. Picture: GREG TOTMAN