THE GLEN Innes fire station will celebrate its centenary this Saturday February 6 at 10 am with an open day for the entire community to enjoy.
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The Glen Innes Fire Brigade commenced in 1888 when a Manual Fire Engine was purchased for 250 Pounds. This was pulled manually by the members and hand operated to pump water onto a Fire and was housed in a shed in the Park where the Baby Health Clinic is now situated.
In 1910 the Brigade was taken over by the NSW Fire Brigade and a new Station was built in 1915. This station is still in use today and is capable of housing today’s modern fire engine even though it was originally built for a small fire engine pulled by horses.
Glen Innes Fire station commander Matt Goldman said the celebration marks 100 years of continuous service to Glen Innes from the fire service.
“We are celebrating not just the 100 years but the commitment from the volunteer members who give their time freely, often going into dangerous situations,” he said.
“We have members dating back from the past 50 years that will be attending on Saturday to share stories and we are getting old memorabilia from the history house such as the old bell and the old station officer’s pushbike and a few other things for locals to see.
“This celebration is for the whole community to enjoy and also happening this week is renovations to ensure the fire station lasts another 100 years, we are getting a new coat of paint and a new office installed.”
Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said the centenary celebrations represented an important milestone for the Glen Innes community.
“It is an opportunity to thank all of the firefighters, past and present, who have served the Glen Innes community with such commitment and integrity over the years,” he said