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Latest NewsFrom time to time we will detail some of our activities on this page. Annual General Meeting Results
The Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Annual General Meeting was held this evening. Around 45 brigade members attended. The following field officers and office bearers were elected for 2015-16:
The outgoing captain, Alan Barnwell, presented the Captain's Encouragement Award for 2014-15 to Geoff Turnbull. Alan was especially thanked by all in attendance, including an Inspector from the District Office and Group Captain 1, for his outstanding leadership in the evolution and development of the Support Brigade into an effective unit, and received a special presentation. The evening finished with supper. Support members involved in regional fire boat exercises
After a 5am start, members were transported to the staging area and then deployed in various exercises including a ferry fire, sinking vessel, ladder rescues, pump staging and a marina fire. Everyone involved gained valuable experience in what was a tiring but thoroughly enjoyable day.
See more photos in the Photo Gallery. Vehicle & equipment familiarisation day
A number of Support members attended a regional vehicle and equipment familiarisation day at Westleigh Training Centre today. Members were shown all the workings of tankers and the multitude of equipment used in RFS activities. Topics covered included:
Pumps and hydraulics training day
It was an interesting and most enjoyable day for all involved. Support Brigade members receive awards
The awards recognised long service of 10 years or more. Recognition of long and dedicated service was also awarded in the form of the "National Medal". John A'Beckett (pictured) received his Third Clasp to the National Medal for 47 years service. Berowra Lions present cheque
This amount was shared amongst Fire Control and some local brigades, with each brigade (including Support Brigade) receiving $1000. The generosity of the Lions Club is greatly appreciated by us all. Berowra Tower spots fire started by lightning
This was reported in, and two teams entered the rugged bushland from different locations to investigate. Upon arrival they discovered a small, early fire located at the red pin - a remarkably accurate estimation of location! They were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent what could have been a much bigger problem. The photo below shows the small fire.
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Saturday March 7 saw the largest Fire Boat exercise in the southern hemisphere being conducted on the Hawkesbury River. 15 Support brigade members were amongst the 175 participants that took part in the day long exercises.
Over 20 Support Brigade members spent most of Valentines Day undergoing pumps and hydraulics training in the Cowan region. Members were drilled in hydraulics theory then were given the chance to put it to work, firstly practicing opening street mains in Cowan. Later at the Cowan Air Base members were divided into teams to work with portable pumps, deploying and using the Buoy Wall, rolling hoses, working with the tanker filler and also with a Cat 1 fire truck.
On Thursday November 27, more than a dozen members of Support Brigade received awards. The awards were presented by the RFS Commissioner, in conjunction with the local member of parliament and the shire Mayor.
The Lions Club of Berowra very generously presented the District with a cheque for $12,000 today.
