CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GLENORIE BUSH FIREFIGHTER CLASS OF 2025
We would like to congratulate Sam, Michael, Tiana, Sofia, Frans, Bridgette and Josh for successfully completing their Bush Firefighter assessment earlier this year. They are now qualified and able to attend fire calls. Well done to you all, and welcome to the team.
This year, we did something a tad different and teamed up with Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade for a combined Bush Firefighter course. This turned out to be a valuable training exercise and joining forces with one of our fellow Hills District brigades was a winner. Thank you to everyone involved, and to The Hills District assessors.
CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY
Chimneys need to be cleaned regularly to avoid a build-up of flammable soot particles, and winter is the perfect time to do this. Soot build-up in chimneys can lead to chimney fires and mean that your fireplace will provide less heat for your home. Remember, clean, swept chimneys are safe chimneys so please make sure you get your flue or chimney cleaned by a professional.
CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS
NSW law requires at least one working smoke alarm on every level of your home, including rentals, relocatable homes, caravans and campervans. It is also recommended installing smoke alarms in all bedrooms, hallways, living areas, stairways and even your garage. Hard wired and interconnected alarms are best, however, if not possible, use smoke alarms with in-built 10 year lithium batteries, but avoid older models that require annual battery replacement. Stay safe and check your smoke alarms today.
