Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade has stocked up on some new equipment ahead of the bushfire season with some help from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants.
Brigade Captain Michelle Biddulph said the brigade had used its grant of $3,994 to buy two portable pumps, two suction hoses, two canvas hoses with nozzles and two fuel containers.
“These will allow the Killcare Firies to better service the community by increasing our capabilities of accessing the Static Water Supplies (SWS) in our area,” she said.
“We have a Static Water Supply (SWS) program where the community can register dams, pools and water tanks which the firies can access to help protect their properties in an emergency.
“Anyone in the Killcare/Wagstaffe community can email killcarerfb@gmail.com to register their SWS.
“Property owners in other communities should make contact with their local Rural Fire Brigade or district office at central.coast@rfs.nsw.gov.au.”
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the Coast’s rural fire service (RFS) members and volunteers were outstanding.
“They are dedicated community members who are prepared to risk their own safety to respond to bush fire emergencies and defend our communities,” he said.
“The new equipment that has been acquired will assist the Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade strengthen its volunteer capacity to respond to emergencies.
“I encourage our community on the Central Coast to be aware of the upcoming bushfire season and to take steps now to mitigate fire risks on properties.
“I look forward to continuing to support all our RFS organisations across the region.”
For more information about the Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade or to get involved, visit: https://www.killcarerfb.com/ or call in to 4 Stanley St, Killcare.
Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website for ways in which you can reduce your risks of fire: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/prepare-your-property