Brad Lennon (at centre holding framed certificate), a long serving Fire and Rescue Station 256 crew member, has recently retired after dedicating 18 years as a Retained Firefighter with the service. Brad joined the Cobar station in January 2005 as their 151st firefighter and served as their captain for […]
Fire fighting services were called to two fires at the Cobar tip last week. While Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 deputy captain Alex Lennon said last Monday night’s fire was only a minor one, the fire at the tip on Friday morning was however more sig-nificant. “It burnt through […]
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Co-bar last week farewelled two of their members, Mark Aumua and Chris Free-man. Station 256 deputy captain Alex Lennon said they were sad to see both men go as they were part of their close-knit firefighting family. “It’s no secret that Mark is one […]
At Fire and Rescue NSW’s Open Days you can climb all over a firetruck, use a fire hose, watch demonstrations and meet the firemen. However in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Fire and Rescue NSW’s Open Day is different and, to protect the community and staff, […]
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Cobar crew were called upon to use their Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training last week following a serious chemical spill on the Barrier Highway. Station 256 Cobar brigade captain Tony Walkinshaw said emergency services responded to a 000 call from a truck driver at approximately […]
Calls to fires and vehicle accidents are the norm for the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Cobar crew however the rescue they were called to on Sunday was definitely out of the ordinary. A wounded wedge tail eagle was located on a property in Singleton Road with the owners, […]
Fire & Rescue NSW Station 256 has recently taken delivery of a new weapon that will be lethal when it comes to fire fighting. The brigade members this week have undergone training on the former Public Order and Riot Squad vehicle which was gifted to Fire & Rescue from the […]
Local fire fighters were hindered from doing their job properly last week when they were called to a house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 deputy captain Alex Lennon said the brigade received a call regarding a house fire in Elizabeth Crescent at approximately 3pm last Tuesday. Mr […]
Local firefighters were recently invited to learn about FlyPelican’s aircraft safety procedures. Cobar Fire Station 256’s deputy captain Alex Lennon said members of the brigade underwent a familiarisation of the airline’s aircraft and the company’s safety procedures so that in the event of an emergency, they would be able to […]
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