Volunteers from the Glenorie, Middle Dural, and Galston Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigades recently took part in a specialised firefighting training exercise at the Bio Properties site on Moores Road, Glenorie.
The exercise provided an invaluable opportunity for the crews to practise tackling fires in a complex industrial environment, with unique hazards such as chemical storage, intricate building layouts, and diverse fuel supplies. Handling such risks requires careful planning, teamwork, and precise coordination—skills the crews were able to refine throughout the day.
During the exercise, firefighters practised arrival procedures, hose deployment, and coordinated response strategies, before moving on to more complex hazard management challenges. These scenarios mirror the unusual risks that industrial sites pose, which are high-risk but low-frequency incidents that volunteer firefighters may face in the course of their duties.
Training in such environments allows crews not only to develop their firefighting skills but also to strengthen cooperation across brigades, improving the overall operational capability of the local RFS network.
David Beech from Bio Properties played a key role in the day, sharing his detailed knowledge of the site and helping to ensure the exercise was as realistic and effective as possible.
Exercises like this highlight the strong collaboration between local brigades, businesses, and the wider community, and reinforce the importance of ongoing training to keep the community safe.
For those interested in joining the Glenorie RFS and making a difference locally, the brigade welcomes enquiries via their Facebook page, the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, or by visiting the station at 2654 Old Northern Road, Glenorie, on Monday nights from 7:30 pm or Saturdays from 2:00 pm.
