1969 to 1975
Radio's were discussed in 1962 and it wasn't until 1969 that they were mentioned in the minutes with a letter going to the Shire thanking them for purchasing one radio. The Brigade purchased one and Jock Sharp donated one. Cost at the time was $150.00.
Fees of $2.00 per landholder in force over the next 10 years.
Arial firebreak inspections were carried out.
The Shire was asked many times to have something done about firebreaks in the south east of the shire which was Government land.
Seats in the truck were repaired and the tank was taken off the truck to repair leaks. The truck was painted and more equipment was purchased (hoe, muffler, water bags and knapsack sprayers).
Early in 1967 radios became a subject of discussion. It was arranged between the Upper Brigade and Lower to have a demonstration on some radios that were available.
Radios weren’t mentioned in the minutes again until December 1969 when they mentioned that all radios are to be left in the fire truck.
Prohibited burning periods at this time were from the 15th of December to the 14th of March.
A top overhaul on the truck was needed and E. Schmidt took on the job.
It was also decided that any member that left the area on holidays etc, during the fire season should inform the local postmaster.
In 1974 the telephone system in the area went to automatic, Jack Pearce was asked to continue with warning members of fires and to reimburse him for costs.
A first aid kit was purchased for the truck and a 10 gallon milk can for drinking water.
In 1975 it was agreed that the fire truck be housed over winter in R. Marchesi's shed. It was still to kept at E. Schmidt's during summer.