Wilson & Gilkes proud to assist Jenolan Caves Rural Fire Brigade Station to be rebuilt from the ashes of 2019 fire
Massive bush fires across Eastern Australia in 2019 captured the world’s attention. The Green Wattle Creek fire tore through the Blue Mountains region devastating bushland, homes and infrastructure.
The Jenolan Caves Rural Fire Brigade was instrumental in protecting the historic Jenolan Caves House as flames bore down on its doorstep but sadly, their own station couldn’t be saved. The original shed to was burnt to the ground.
Barry Richard, RFS Group Captain, established the Jenolan Caves Rural Fire Brigade in 1979. At that time the volunteer firefighters worked out of a single bay shed. A lot of the station’s history that goes back many years was sadly destroyed in the Green Wattle Creek fire.
The brigade not only helps protect their own community but have been called on to assist their Chifley/Lithgow District colleagues to fight large fires in Bathurst, Oberon and the Gospers Mountain fire in 2019.
The station was rebuilt on its former site. The rebuild commenced in July 2021 and was completed in mid 2022. The new station includes three truck bays, a multipurpose room and a mobile phone booster along with improved facilities for volunteers.
Wilson & Gilkes was proud to be able to donate Boscotek workshop equipment as part of the new station resources. The Boscotek workbench and workshop storage unit is 100% Australian designed and manufactured by Wilson & Gilkes. The Boscotek products will assist in maintenance of the brigades’ trucks and fire fighting equipment.
Today, the brigade has 32 active members who are kept busy responding to fires, motor vehicle crashes, and supporting other agencies as well as conducting vital hazard reduction burns and educating people on bush fire safety.
Australia is fortunate to have organisations like the Jenolan Caves Rural Fire Brigade and the NSW Rural Fire Service protecting our community.
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