Tathra Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade was formed back in 1945, to protect the township of Tathra and surrounds from the threat of Fire.... These days the Brigade plays a role not only in fire protection and mitigation but also assistance in other incidents.
Tathra Vounteer Rural Fire Brigade is part of The NSW Rural Fire Service. The Brigade looks after nearly 50 square km of area including Tathra Town, Wallagoot, Kalaru and Bournda which has a total population of around 2,500 people.
The Brigade is involved in many facets, including Fire Suppression (both bush and structural fires), assistance at Motor Vehicle Accidents, Bush Fire Hazard reduction, Fire community education and general assistance to clubs and organisations within the Tathra area.
The Tathra Brigade was originally formed in 1945, and nearly 70 years later the Brigade is still going strong.
In 2011 the Brigades new Station was opened. The Station boasts the most modern facilities and equipment and comfortably houses the Brigades two appliance, with room for more appliances well into the future.
For 2013-2014 the committee is;
Captain - Adam Wiggins.
Senior Deputy Captain - Jason Lewington.
Deputy Captain - Lance Hartley.
President - Anthony Taylor.
Secretary - Lance Hartley.
Treasurer - Barb Sekuless.
The Brigade has an active membership of over 20 personell in addition to 10 support personell who assist with admin and logistics.
The Brigade runs two appliances plus a support trailer.
Tathra 1 - Isuzu 2007 model.
Tathra 9 - Nissan Patrol 1998 model.
Tathra 17 - Support trailer, fitted with lighting and generator.
Training is conducted evry Tues at 7pm.
The Station is open to the Public every Tues from 6.45pm, where Permits and general fire information can be obtained.
The Station also opens various other days as well, and the Public are welcome to call in any time they see the Station open.
- Category:
- Government organization