Namoi Gwydir Team RFS receives a gift from Bingara Men’s Shed

May 6, 2017

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Namoi Gwydir Team last week received a new fire appliance.

From left: Bob Smith, John Edward, John Bancroft, David Withers and Paul Ritchie.

The Men’s Shed construction team, from left: Bob Smith, John Edward, John Bancroft, David Withers and Paul Ritchie. Standing on the truck are Don Richardson and Matthew Wells.

The Bingara Men’s Shed has put in countless hours to build the new Community Engagement Mini Fire Truck. This truck will be used to educate children about fire safety across the Gwydir, Moree Plains and Narrabri Shires, and will be a valuable asset for the Namoi Gwydir Community Education Team.

David Withers hands over the ‘keys’ to the completed vehicle.

David Withers hands over the ‘keys’ to the completed vehicle.

David Withers from the Bingara Men’s shed handed over the “keys” to the completed appliance.

The Men’s Shed has been involved in a number of community projects, including work with Landcare and working closely with the Bingara Lions Club. “We have a few ongoing projects,” Men’s Shed organiser, Greg Nichols, said.

For more information about joining the RFS, or to talk to the Community Education Team, contact Stephen Prichard, District Officer, Namoi Gwydir Team on 02 6724 1911 or email Namoi-GwydirTeam@rfs.nsw.gov.au