By Kara Dubois
GALSTON WELCOMES A NEW TRUCK
Galston brigade recently welcomed the newest addition to our station – Galston 9. The Category 9 light tanker is distinctive because it can be used to access areas that a larger tanker can’t, such as fire trails or paddocks and is helpful when mopping up after fires. The Cat 9 boasts a 560L water tank, portable pump, drip torch and chainsaw equipment; plus fire fighting equipment such as hoses. We’re proud to say the Galston 9 is now well equipped and ready to respond.
PERMITS TO BURN NEEDED
Permits to burn are now required to do any burning in the open, including pile burns. Please contact Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Fire Control Centre on 02 9883 2000 to obtain a PERMIT TO BURN.
Hornsby Local Government Area residents also require an EPA certificate. This approval is issued by Hornsby Shire Council to meet requirements in accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010. For more information visit https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/…/ fire-permit-apply-online or phone 02 9847 6666.
Once all approvals have been granted, and prior to lighting, you are required to give your neighbours 24 hours notice. Before lighting your piles you must also notify the RFS. Notification can be advised online via https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
BRIGADE CONTACT DETAILS:
Duty mobile: 0491 119 152 | Email: [email protected]
