Prizes awarded in hydrant campaign

The Killcare-Wagstaffe rural fire brigade has awarded five prizes in a compaign to educate residents about the use of fire hydrants.

Residents were encouraged to ensure hydrants were both accessible and visible.

The brigade asked residents to clean up around hydrants so that in the event of an emergency the hydrants could be used to protect homes.

The Hydrant Hero campaign awarded prizes to five residents for their work in preparing hydrants for use.

Brigade community engagement officer Mr Martin Riddel said: "Those who entered did a great job and the winners will, hopefully, be enjoying our prizes.

"We hope to make this an annual competition and trust that both awareness and engagement will build year on year, making our community safer each year," Mr Riddel said.

The brigade has also held a Christmas safety campaign, urging residents to check Christmas lights, to position Christmas trees safely and to make sure decorations were well away from potential ignition sources.

The brigade also completed two local Santa runs at Pretty Beach Community Pre-School and the surf club to talk to the children there.

The brigade then watched on as Santa delivered presents donated by parents in the local community for less advantaged families on the Central Coast.

The brigade also plans to continue to hold its successful cake stalls.

Media release, 15 Dec2016

Ian Bull, WTKCA