GLENORIE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

It is green and lush compared to this time last year! As we are all aware, our community was spare from threatening bushfires, unlike other parts of the state. Although this was a relief at the time, the approaching Fire Hazard season greets us with dense fuel deposits in our forests and bushland areas. The […]

NEW TOOL TO HELP LANDHOLDERS WHEN BURNING OFF

A new online portal gives NSW residents the ability to quickly and easily notify fire services when they’re planning to use fire on their property. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) portal means residents can use their mobile phone or desktop computer to lodge their notifications about planned hazard reductions or burn offs 24 […]

GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

A recent weekend training event involved Galston firies familiarising themselves with equipment on board an Ambulance, and related medical scenarios. It’s not uncommon for paramedics to seek assistance from RFS and FRNSW from time to time. It was a great turn out with a valuable opportunity to build our skills. We also made sure to […]

ARCADIA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

Arcadia held its 2020 AGM recently as it had been delayed due to Covid-19. We’ve had some changes amongst the ranks, and the brigade is excited. Arcadia has had a changing of the stripes. Our captain for the past seven years has stepped down, but not too far! Thank you, Dave, for those years of […]

MINISTER VISITS AUSSIE PUMP FACTORY

Australian Pump had the pleasure of hosting Baulkham Hills State Member of Parliament, Police and Emergency Minister, David Elliot in July. The Minister was surprised to find a 2 ½ acre pump factory nestled in the middle of the busy Victoria Park complex at Norwest. “It was a great opportunity for us to show the […]