Congratulations to Forbes Fire Station’s newest recruits.
I would like to acknowledge and congratulate three of our local residents—Jake Hemming, Duncan Fox, and Stuart Cuskelly—on the successful completion of their training as On-Call Firefighters with Fire and Rescue NSW.
Forbes Fire Station has a proud and longstanding history within our community, having been established in the late 1800s and operating from our current station since 1929. Over that time, generations of firefighters have served the town with dedication and professionalism.
Recent recruitment has been necessary following the retirement of several longserving members of Forbes Station 294.
We have been fortunate that Forbes continues to attract strong local interest from individuals wanting to give back to their community, ensuring the ongoing strength of our brigade.
The newly qualified firefighters will now join the operational members of 294, where they will continue to develop their skills and experience in a real-world response environment. We are also pleased to note that two additional recruits are nearing completion of their training and will soon join their three teammates as part of the Forbes Fire and Rescue NSW family.
Fire and Rescue NSW is widely known for its firefighting role; however, our crews are also highly trained to respond to a wide range of incidents including hazardous materials (HAZMAT), rescues, and other emergencies. This training ensures our community is well protected across many different situations.
We congratulate our new firefighters and thank them—and all members of Forbes Station 294—for their continued commitment to serving our community.
Yours sincerely,
Fire and Rescue NSW
Captain Mark Willis
Fire and Rescue NSW, Forbes 294