Tidbinbilla Shed Opened by Simon Corbell

The new Tidbinbilla Volunteer Fire Brigade Station was opened by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell, MLA, on Sunday 12 Aug 2012. Tid Brigade members, rural lessees, and members from other Brigades joined in the celebration.  

Mr Corbell also officially handed over the keys to three new medium tankers to members from Southern Brigade (SOU32), Jerrabomberra Brigade (JER30) and Molonglo Brigade (MLO31).

Brigade members wait for the Minister to arrive

The Minister arrives.

A very spacious and clean shed.

Andrew Stark welcomes Simon Corbell.

The crowd gathers to witness the historic event for Tidbinbilla.

Eager onlookers listen to Simon explaining the benefits of the new shed and how it is strategically placed for staging near the Brindabellas.

"I declare this shed open"

Andrew Stark, Chief Officer ACT Rural Fire Service and Simon Corbell.

Jamie Lankford getting the keys to new medium tanker for Jerrabomberra Brigade (JER30).

Peter Wolfe gets the keys to new medium tanker for Southern Brigade (SOU32).

Dave Tunbridge accepts the keys to new medium tanker for Molonglo Brigade (MLO30).

Jamie, Peter, Simon and Dave check out the new tankers.

The three new medium tankers, stand shiny and ready for service.

 

 

The new training area and kitchen facilities.

RFS members look over the new vehicles.