COMMISSIONER’S BUSINESS
Kurri Kurri Centenary Celebrations
I was pleased that my return from leave was in time for me to attend
the Kurri Kurri station centenary. Acting Regional Commander Roger
Bucholtz, Regional Commander North Bob Dobson (who was on leave),
N4 Zone Commander Superintendent Mick Johnson, and N4 Inspector Rob
Lindsay accompanied me, and there was an excellent turnout of past
and present Kurri Kurri firefighters.
After the unveiling of a mural painted by a local artist in the morning,
the Kurri Kurri community joined the celebrations. It is at events
like this that I am reminded of how integral our fire stations are
to their local communities. For pictures see the story on the intranet.
OPERATIONAL ROUNDUP
If you haven’t had a chance to catch up on the details of the
Rhodes building site rescue or Central Coast storm damage do visit
the intranet. If the stories are not on the home page, you will find
them in Past Articles. Keep sending in stories on incidents in your
area so other firefighters can read them on the intranet. Contact
your regional Public Affairs Officer.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Boating Fire Safety
This month’s safety campaign is Boating Fire Safety. It is a
great chance to inform the community about what precautions they should
take while on boats.
The 2005 Boating Fire Safety campaign materials can be downloaded
from the Intranet. Materials include:
· Template media release
· Fact sheet
· Media relations tips
The Boating Fire Safety campaign can be promoted to your local community
through radio, television and newspapers using the local media release.
If boating safety is not relevant to your station area, please refer
to other community education campaigns in the Media Kit and use the
material available.
For further information regarding the campaign contact your regional
Community Risk Management Officer or Public Affairs Officer.
Finley Fire Brigade raise $8,000 for tsunami appeal
Deputy Captain Phil Thompson of Finley Fire Brigade has put in a huge
organisational effort to raise $8,000 for this worthy cause. Co-opting
Finley RFS, Ambulance, Rotary, Lions, Apex, Soroptimists and Chamber
of Commerce, he was the guiding force behind an Australia Day country
music night. Musicians from Finley, Berrigan and Tocumwal, who had
performed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, provided their services
for free. Congratulations Thommo on a great effort.
RUMOUR MILL
Rumour: Is it true that there is going
to be an ICV attached to Newcastle Comms?
Response: There are no current plans to attach an
ICV to Newcastle ComCen. It is, however, something which will need
to be considered in the future as an option to better deliver communications,
control and co-ordination capability to Region North outside the gSa.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Scarborough 75th Anniversary
Scarborough Fire Station will be celebrating its 75th anniversary
tomorrow. Chief Superintendent Paul Rugg and S3 Zone Commander, Superintendent
Tom Milburn, will be attending the festivities. Following a barbecue
and street parade, Chief Supt Rugg will unveil a commemorative plaque.
Bondi Tens Rugby Union
Don’t forget to get along to Blue Giant Park in Rose Bay to
support the NSWFB Rugby Union Club’s first major competition.
Games run from 2:00pm until 7:00pm today and tomorrow.