Welcome

Welcome to the Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade web site. This site is designed to provide information to our members as well as keep the rest of the community up to date with our activities.

Scotland Island is located off Church Point in the lower end of Pittwater. We are within Sydney around 30 kms from the CBD. Our Brigade falls under the Warringah Pittwater area of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

We currently have two fire fighting engines on the Island as well as a long wheel base personnel carrier which is used for Medivacs. We service the Pittwater area and into the Hawkesbury River by boat to attend bush, structure and boat fires.

We always welcome new members, be they active fire fighting members or social members who want to assist in the support of the Brigade. Brigade meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm and all interested people are invited to attend.

In an EMERGENCY dial 000
and then the Fire Station if time permits -
9999 4404

2008 - 2009 FIRE SEASON

The fire season is upon us and we need to keep our houses, and therefor our island safe.It is time to make sure that the area around your house is reasonably clear of flammable materials. We have had lively growth over winter and spring, and some of it will need to be removed. If you wish to burn a small pile, you will need a current Hazard Reduction Certificate from Warringah/Pittwater Fire Control. Please call at the fire station, fill out the form, and we will fax it for you. When you have received that, you will need a Permit to Burn, issued by either myself (Captain), or Tim Byrne (Sen. Dept Captain. All sites will be inspected before the permit is issued.
During periods of summer heat, keep gutters clear as well. Be vigilant at all times, and report any fire activity to '000' and the fire station on 99994404. This is your home.

ENJOY THE SUMMER!

Graeme Richmond
Captain
0419460331

Open Day Saturday 20th September

All are welcome to the open day between 9am and 3pm. - We are combining with Western Foreshores to have a display at Church Point.

There will be a sausage sizzle, fire truck and fire boat, plus pumps medical equipment and lots of information.

This is a great opportunity to see how the Rural Fire Service operates and to see some of the equipment in use.

Automatic Defibrillator and New Personnel Carrier.

SIRFB has recently taken delivery of an automatic defribillator for use in the first aid treatment of heart attack victims.

Training has been done for a number of members on the use of the unit. We have also purchased a training simulator unit for ongoing training.

The bulk of the money was provided by a donation from the Scotland Island Residents Association with the remainder made up of donations and fundraising. Thank you to SIRA for their support.

The new personnel carrier is in the process of being modified to have a compartment to carry the unit.

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