RFS

Local Hornsby RFS volunteer Lindi Kingdom is one of twenty-four emergency services workers named as finalists for the 2019 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.

Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP said it was people like Lindi who exemplified the community spirit of the State’s emergency services workers.

“These awards are an opportunity for the Hornsby community to reflect and celebrate the tireless efforts of our local emergency services,” Matt Kean said.

Berowra Waters RFS now has a new bulk fuel storage facility making them better prepared in the lead up to the bush fire season.

The shed was funded with a $15,000 grant from Member of Hornsby Matt Kean MP as part of the Community Building Partnership scheme.

Berowra Waters RFS ‘River Rats’ Captain Jason Plumridge is pleased the work has been completed as it improves the safety standards at the station.

“The Berowra Waters RFS is thankful to Matt Kean as the CBP grant meant we could do the work without having to dip into the RFS Funds,” said Captain Plumridge.

Mr MATT KEAN ( Hornsby ) ( 18:13 ): Tonight I am delighted to congratulate the volunteers of the Galston Rural Fire Brigade on the seventy-fifth anniversary of the brigade. Following the devastating Black Saturday fires that swept through the Hills district in 1939, the local residents of Galston came together with Hornsby Shire Council to establish the Hornsby Shire Volunteer Bushfire Brigade. On 23 April 1941 the first captain, president, six lieutenants and other office bearers were elected to run the brigade.

Mr MATT KEAN ( Hornsby ) ( 16:27 ): In September, Mr Colin Manton of the Galston Rural Fire Brigade will be recognised for dedicating 40 years of his life to the Rural Fire Service as a member of the Galston Brigade. Mr Manton joined in 1975 and has had a colourful career. He has held a variety of roles, from president to community engagement officer to Rural Fire Service Association representative, and several field officer positions.

Matt was recently accepted into the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai RFS after completing his training and safety inductions. Click the PDF below to read the full article by the Hornsby Advocate.

Local RFS hero Vivienne Miller was deservedly named Hornsby's Woman of the Year for her outstanding service. To read more about Vivienne's decorated RFS career, follow the attachment below to the Hornsby Advocate article.