Glenorie RFS Service in the RFS is Primarily A Volunteer Job

There is no pay, there are very few accolades, and this voluntary work is usually done on top of other work and family commitments. Though all members of the brigade are appreciated, both new members and those who are more experienced, we are delighted to shine a light on those that demonstrate they have given […]

Glenorie Brigade

Recently we met a young and very brave local who proved he is a hero after being on the scene to help out Glenorie Brigade personnel. Glenorie Brigade had the pleasure of presenting to primary school student Trey O’Connor, a certificate of appreciation for his incredible service at the scene of an accident that occured […]

2020 – It’s A Wrap

By Peta Gormly – Arcadia RFS As 2020 comes to an end it is safe to say it has been an interesting and different year. We experienced some of the worst fires NSW has seen at the beginning, followed by flooding and storm damage, to be then faced with Covid-19. Each of these events have […]

A New Kind Of Sleigh Bell

Our collective team at Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade wish to thank all the community for your incredible support to us over the year. We gratefully acknowledge the thoughtful donations during the chaotic fires of the 2019-2020 fire emergency. We also thank you for your encouragement, financial support, fundraising and for the hordes of packs of […]

Galston RFB

By Kara Dubois Shane Fitzsimmons named NSW Australian of the Year Galston RFB would like to congratulate the former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM, who has been named NSW Australian of the Year. We will be forever grateful for his leadership and presence during an immensely tumultuous and devastating time for our […]

Fire Danger … Be Prepared

Greg Browning from the Bureau of Meteorology is warning that the wetter than average Spring could lead to a very dangerous bushfire season. Greg points out that even while the rain was welcome in bushfire prone areas, it won’t be enough to reverse the years of drought. One local company, Aussie Pumps, is working hard […]

GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS – LIGHTNING STRIKE

By Kara Dubois Lightning strike Galton Firies recently worked to put out a fire in Galston after a lightning strike hit a tree, causing it to explode and catch on fire. Whilst the fire was extinguished quickly, it’s worth remembering that lightning strikes can be the start of devastating fires. Last year’s fire season saw […]

CATERING BRIGADE

Are you community minded? Thinking of volunteering? Not sure where you want to give your time? You’ve thought of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) but you think you’re not fit enough or too old to be up the front actively fighting fires. Volunteers are the backbone of the RFS. People think of the RFS and […]

HAZARD REDUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN ARCADIA DURING SEPTEMBER

During September the weather aligned and the Hornsby/Ku-Ring-Gai district we were able to successfully complete two hazard reductions burn, the much-anticipated Banks Creek HR, which was split into 2 parts spanning from Calabash road to Chilcott road. It is safe to say the response from locals for this was positive. The last time the area […]

GLENORIE FIRE BRIGADE – A GOOD NEWS STORY TO INSPIRE US ALL

By Heather Seacy Glenorie Fire Brigade was recently contacted by Penny who informed us that her ten-yearold son, Hugo wanted to make a donation to the brigade. These were Hugo’s words that he shared with us… “It is with great pleasure that Anne (Hugo’s grandmother) and I are able to donate the sum of $1,500.00 […]