Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields—Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, and Minister for Corrections)—Congratulations Alan Barrell on retirement after 45 years of firefighting service to NSW. Alan joined the NSW Fire Brigades on 25 August 1978, and officially retired on 17 November 2023. A highly commendable period of service of 45 years and two months. Alan served NSW at the following locations: Pyrmont, City of Sydney, Kogarah, Parramatta, Fairfield, Liverpool, Bowral, Campbelltown, and St Andrews – where he retired. During Alan's career, he was awarded Commendation for Meritorious Service – Speed Street, Liverpool; National Media with 2 Clasps; Fire and Rescue Long Service and Good Conduct medal with 3 Clasps; Premier's Bushfire Citation; National Emergency Medal 2019/2020 Bushfires. Alan will miss the camaraderie amongst the firefighters he worked with, which sustained him through many challenges. During his long career, Alan attended thousands of emergencies and provided invaluable service to the Macarthur community. Alan's commitment to service and community are to be commended. I join Metropolitan South 3 in extending my gratitude on behalf of our community for Alan's dedicated service. I wish Alan a long and prosperous retirement. Thank you, Alan, for your loyal service to the people of NSW.