Killcare assured of fire response

Rural Fire Service district manager Mr Steve Marsh has assured residents in the Killcare, Hardys Bay area that all emergency calls would be adequately attended to by the volunteers and equipment at Killcare fire station.

Mr Marsh made the comments while addressing a recent meeting of the Hardys Bay Residents group,

Currently the Killcare brigade has a heavy Cat 1 and a small Cat 9 tanker, along with a Cat 7 light tanker due to arrive in September.

Also speaking at the residents group meeting were community safety officer Mr Rolf Poole and Killcare brigade president Mr Chris Radford.

"Officer Poole delivered a most informative presentation entitled 'Firewise' which focussed on how to identify bushfire hazards and the manner in which local community groups can use a telephone tree to assist the fire service in providing vital communication services during emergencies," group president Mr Adrian Williams said.

"In highlighting an important issue Chris Radford reminded the large gathering that volunteers are always urgently needed, not only to control fires but also to help with administration and fund raising duties."

Press release, September 14 Adrian Williams, Hardys Bay Residents Group