Tuesday saw a number of Bega Valley Brigades come to Tathra to participate in a simulation involving a room (structure) filled with toxic and flammable smoke. Brigades from Tanja, Tarraganda, Jellat Jellat, Bega and Tathra used water (hydraulic ventilation) to clear the room of this smoke.
The portable smoke house greatly assists Brigades in their training throughout the District. Previously, Brigades had to travel to Mogo Hot Fire Centre to do this type of simulation.
Once again, fantastic support from the local Caravan Park fraternity. Every New Years' Day, Brigade volunteers 'pass the hat round'. Tathra Rural Fire Brigade would like to thank all our supporters out there who donate their loose change so willingly. We hope you have a great holiday.
Back row: Barbara Sekuless, Terry Goodwin and Doug Holden Front row: Long time supporter, Kerry McKay, from Big 4 Caravan Park, Tathra
Tuesday night (22nd Nov) you may have seen Bega, Jellat Jellat, Tarraganda and Tathra RFS Brigades drive around Bega looking for something. That something was many things. Brigades had to use navigation skills and GPS to locate specific items. It wasn't a race, just an exercise to hone skills and have a good time.
Crews from Tarraganda, Bega, Jellat Jellat, Candelo and Tathra RFB
Tathra Brigade has recently received two most generous monetary donations which will be used to buy some much needed equipment for operations and training.
The Brigade received a cheque for $500 from the local Tathra Sunshine Club, and $1500 from the Wharf To Waves Group. We sincerely thank these community groups for their continued support of the Brigade.
Representatives from the Tathra Sunshine Club present Captain Adam Wiggins with a cheque for $500
Richard Gallimore from the Wharf To Waves Group present Captain Adam Wiggins with a cheque for $1500
The Sapphire Coast Anglican College held another very successful Country Fair - the theme being "Thanks to our local Emergency Services. Tathra Brigade was well represented along with Bega Police, Bega VRA, Bega Ambulance, Eden / Bega SES and Bega Fire and Rescue
