Mourners have a packed a community hall at Branxton in the Hunter Valley, for the funeral of RFS volunteer Paul Sanderson.
Mr Sanderson died of a heart attack while fighting a fire near Kurri last week.
48-year-old “Sando” had been with the RFS for nearly 20 years, and had recently been made a life member.
Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons paid tribute to the father of two during the service.
New South Wales RFS flags are flying at half mast in tribute to Mr Sanderson.
Funeral procession for Paul 'Sando' Sanderson at Branxton. Full story @nbnnews at six @NSWRFS pic.twitter.com/AT1Iy2gPY9
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