Glenorie RFS – Be fire wise
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, we certainly started winter in style, setting a record on June 10th for the coldest day in Sydney in 37 years. fire wise But, of course, that was a few weeks ago now, and certainly many space heaters and electric blankets were pulled out of cupboards and closets, and […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade
By Kara Dubois Galston Rural Fire Brigade, Galston Rural Fire Brigade Old Northern Road Motor Vehicle Accident Galston Rural Fire Brigade recently attended a motor vehicle accident on Old Northern Road where a truck struck a stationary vehicle with two occupants inside, and subsequently hit a tree. NSW Ambulance and CareFlight’s Rapid Response Helicopter attended […]
Galston RFB celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Galston Rural Fire Brigade
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Galston Rural Fire Brigade and Arcadia Rural Fire Brigade. The two brigades were originally combined as one under the name of Hornsby Shire Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. On the 23rd April 1941 the first Captain, President, Lieutenants, and other office bearers were elected to the brigade. The […]
ARCADIA RFS – St Florian’s Day
May 4th is known as St Florian’s Day, a day named after the patron saint of firefighters where we reflect on the service of current and past firefighters. St Florian’s Day award announcements was a very proud day for the Arcadia brigade. We were one of the brigades awarded the Commissioner’s Unit Citation for Service […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade – Fireplace Safety
By Kara Dubois Winter Home and Fireplace Safety The arrival of the winter means an increased risk of preventable house fires. As the weather cools down, people plug in their heaters, pull out the electric blankets and light up their fireplaces – all of which pose potential fire risks. There are some simple checklist items […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade
It probably isn’t necessary to point out that hazard reduction burning has started in and around Sydney. It was easy enough to see and smell it in our community. Glenorie saw a large area strategically burned to help reduce the fuel loads in surrounding bushland areas. By undertaking hazard reductions in a controlled and timely […]
Glenorie RFS
Glenorie and its surrounding communities have a big heart, and what a sight to see that community heart in action. With the recent floods having a massive impact on our neighbours in Wisemans Ferry, there was plenty of opportunities to reach out and lend a hand at a difficult time. Along with many other rural […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade
By Kara Dubois Training and incidents Galston firies have kept busy responding to numerous incidents in the area, particularly after torrential rain and devastating floods hit the region. Other than flood recovery and clean up assistance, other incidents over the last few months included motor vehicle accidents, trees and wires down, helping to carry […]
Win A Free Aussie Pump for your Brigade
Aussie Pumps is a Castle Hill based pump manufacturer that focuses on producing what they claim to be the world’s best lightweight portable fire pump. The Aussie Fire Chief has been widely used by the RFS, National Parks and farmers and homeowners over the last 20 years. The company has launched a competition for RFS […]
Arcadia Turns 80!
On the 19th of February 1941, a public meeting was held at the Galston School of Arts where a proposal to form a local volunteer bush fire brigade was heard. Arcadia RFB was established in 1941 after bushfires affected the area in 1939. It was originally part of the “Outer Sydney Bush Fire Brigade” before […]
