19/10/2026
🚒 Combined Training – Structural Firefighting & Breathing Apparatus
Tonight, breathing apparatus operators and structural firefighters from Gresford, Vacy, Dungog and Clarence Town came together at Clarence Town Sporting Complex for a combined training exercise.
The scenario involved multiple people unaccounted for, a gas leak and smoke emitting from the building. Crews faced the challenge of systematically searching and clearing a large, complex building with multiple rooms and spaces, while managing the other hazards presented in the scenario.
Training like this gives our members the opportunity to work alongside firefighters from neighbouring brigades, strengthen their communication and coordination, and practise the skills required when responding to complex structural fires.
A big thanks to everyone who took part and helped make tonight’s training possible. Working together and maintaining these skills is an important part of ensuring we’re ready when our communities need us.
P.S. Our apologies to anyone in town who may have been alarmed by the scenario tonight. We had some very last-minute changes to the training venue, which meant things may have looked a little unexpected. Thanks for your understanding!
Gresford Rural Fire Brigade
NSW RFS - Vacy Brigade
NSW RFS Dungog Brigade
