Pumps and hydraulics training day

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 March 2015

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.

It was an interesting and most enjoyable day for all involved.

Support Brigade members receive awards

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Last Updated on Friday, 05 December 2014

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 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

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Last Updated on Friday, 05 December 2014

The Lions Club of Berowra very generously presented the District with a cheque for $12,000 today.

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

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Last Updated on Monday, 01 December 2014

On November 1 (a day of Total Fire Ban), a keen-eyed member of Berowra Fire Tower spotted a small plume of smoke, suspected to be from a fire started by a lightning strike. The member estimated the location of the fire to be where the orange pin is shown on the photo at right.

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.