Hunter fire fighters continue to work at various bushfires throughout the state with conditions still unfavourable. Although our resources have been extended far and wide, local crews have still been attending to the numerous 000 calls received at home.
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On Friday the technical rescue unit from Lambton and the Carrington crew responded to an industrial accident in Islington. On arrival, firefighters assessed the incident and called for Urban Search and Rescue capability from Lambton to help stabilise the scene using specialist equipment. Paramedics could then safely access and treat the patient.
Lambton, Mayfield West, Wallsend and Cardiff were called to a house fire in Jesmond late on Sunday. Arriving crews found a reportedly unoccupied house well alight. Senior Firefighter Mark Thompson, from Lambton fire station, said the team worked quickly to knock down the fire and prevent it from affecting neighbouring properties. This task was made more difficult by water supply issues in the street. Crews from Mayfield West helped by relay pumping from a hydrant in the next street, about 200 metres away. The house was searched and the all-clear given.
Four Hunter Leading Firefighters have completed the Station Officer Promotional Program. Ralph Smith, Todd Amos, Jarrod Anthony and Luke Johnson all were promoted to station officers and will take up positions at Forrestville, Cessnock and Rutherford respectively.
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