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Published: Tuesday, 12 September 2017 10:31
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Written by Prue Kelly
When Tathra Rural Fire Brigade decided to replace their old well worn trestle tables and also buy some folding camp chairs to use at events around the Shire, they approached Bunnings at Batemans Bay to supply at the best price. Bunnings immediately responded by donating six folding tables and 10 roll up camp chairs to the Brigade.
Krystle Bugden, Activities Organiser for Bunnings Batemans Bay delivered the goods personally to Tathra Fire Station on Tuesday, September 5. Brigade members Anthony Taylor, Terry Goodwin, Sally Gallimore, Doc Wyatt, Dave Gallan, Mark Bergsma and Prue Kelly were on hand to thank Bunnings and Krystle for their generosity. This demonstrates once again Bunnings’ great community support and that the NSW Rural Fire Service is held in very high regard.
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Published: Sunday, 06 August 2017 09:15
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Written by Lance Hartley
L to R: C. Oakley, J. Lewington (RFSA), J. Wyatt, M. Cook, Supt. J. Cullen, L. Hartley, A. Taylor (Brigade President)
Photo: David Gallan
Superintendent John Cullen from Bega RFS headquarters today presented long service medals — for 10 years continual service — to four members of the Tathra Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade.
The members honoured were Deputy Captain Lance Hartley (12 years service), Carl Oakley (14 years), Max Cook (13 years) and John ‘Doc’ Wyatt (10 years).
Supt. Cullen paid tribute to the loyalty and reliability all had shown, but also had praiseworthy comments to make about each of the men.
Max Cook – "has always been there" and was instrumental in establishing the current Tathra Station back in 2009.
Lance Hartley, he said, was a solid brigade member who always ensured that the brigade communicated well with Fire Control.
Carl Oakley, as equipment officer, and a man “who loves the game”, was a very important member of the team. “He’s the kind of member you need in the brigade,” Supt. Cullen said.
Doc Wyatt, he said, was invariably the first officer to respond when there was a fire call.
“It’s not about the numbers in the brigade but who makes themselves available when there is a call-out,” Supt Cullen said. Speaking of all the men he said: "Ten years plus in any organisation is a big effort and my congratulations are extended to you all.”
Anthony Taylor
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Published: Wednesday, 22 February 2017 08:49
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Written by Lance Hartley
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.
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Published: Sunday, 01 January 2017 08:50
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Written by Lance Hartley
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
