LEFT: On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary the majority of brigade members gathered together for a photo opportunity outside the brigade station. Photo by Lachlan Kenny TOP: November 1951: Severe fires fanned by 50mph (80kph) winds burnt through Frenchs Forest and Terrey Hills destroying the homes of eight families with all their possessions ABOVE: The 1972 International D1310 was a trusty member of the brigade until 1988. Photo by Alan Brinkworth BELOW: The Terrey Hills Brigade has fought some ferocious fire campaigns over its 70 year history. This photo taken in December 1979 shows Forest Way looking north toward Terrey Hills. Photo by Alan Brinkworth
modern fleet comprising an Isuzu 3,500 litre tanker with breathing apparatus, a 3,000 litre Hino pumper with breathing apparatus and a dual cab Toyota Hilux personnel carrier. The Brigade now has over 60 members with Todd Wildman as Captain, Matthew Hunter as Senior Deputy Captain and Ben Shepherd as President. Unusually, there are many former Captains who are still involved with the Brigade including Peter Johnston, Ted Carroll, Kevin Duff, Alan Brinkworth, Mark Casper and Ben Shepherd. Our oldest member with over 50 years’ service is Life Member Jack Mullins and our youngest is 16 year old Jordan Casper.
The Brigade remains an important resource for the Service in Warringah/Pittwater, particularly through several very bad fire seasons 1944, 1947, 1951, 1964, 1968, 1971, 1979, 1980, 1994, 2001, 2002 and 2004 and is responsible for bush fires, structural fires, transport fires, motor vehicle accidents, provision of assistance to other agencies when required and is called on from time to time to respond to fires elsewhere in the State and Interstate. Congratulations and thanks to all members of the Brigade, past, present and future for their valuable service to the community.
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