Friday, June 13, 2008
Website Changes
A few people may have noticed that a few links have changed, specifically the calendar and webmail links. These member services are now located in the member's area (click the link at the top right), which has the same username and password as the old calendar, as posted in the station on the noticeboard. If you need access urgently (because you need to get your email) and can't remember the password, please contact the Secretary directly.
Update: Email is currently broken whilst I wait for the DNS changes to propagate.
Update2: Email is working again, but from a different address. Details in the member's area
Update3: Appears the old address is working again. Details in member's area
Posted by Matt
Orchard Hills Cadets Annihilate Opposition
Not content with their second place at the Australian National Cadet Championships last year (which made them the best Brigade-based cadet unit in the country), the Orchard Hills Cadet Team has come back even stronger to take out both the Cumberland Zone Chamionships for the third year running, and the Region East Field Day.
At the Zone Field Day the cadets placed second in the portable pump event, first in the Tanker and Ladder event, and First in the Tanker Event. Also competing on the day were Llandilo Cadets, St Paul's Grammer School Cadets, and Regentville Cadets.
Also on the day, Orchard Hills 1 was awarded most outstanding tanker. The truck was described as not only being the most well presented vehicle on the day, but also the most operationally ready. Well done to the guys and gals who have been looking after the old girl. O/H 1 is one of the oldest vehicles in the Cumberland fleet, but she is proving that she still has a hell of a lot of fight left in her yet.
The Cadets defeated eight other teams at Region to place first overall (no positions were given for individual events). Congratulations also to Llandilo Cadets who placed third overall at region, a superb effort.
Next stop Tweed Heads, where the State Championships are to be held this year.
Ta-weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!!
Posted by Matt
Stephen Weyman AFSM
Congratulations to Stephen Weyman who was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours List. (Yes I know how late this is) Steve is a life member of Orchard Hills VRFB, and one of the original founding members of the Brigade. He is currently serving as a Group Officer with Cumberland Zone RFS (in which Orchard Hills VRFB exists.
Well done Steve, and here's to many more summers.
Posted by Matt
Sunday, January 13, 2008
It's an Update!
Just a quick note to let you know I have (finally) uploaded an assortment of images from the National Championships. You can have a look at them in the Field Day album of the Gallery.
Did I mention our Cadets came in second, making them the best Brigade-based cadet unit in the country??
And a reminder to my fellow members. You too can contribute to the gallery (and the website). It's really easy, and it would give everyone a break from all my photos. Any questions drop the secretary a line, he doesn't bite (hard).
Posted by Matt
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Posted by Matt
Orchard Hills Cadets 2nd @ National Championships
Better late than never I guess.
For those that haven't heard yet, the Orchard Hills Cadet Team came in second behind St Pauls at the inaugural Australian National Cadet Championships. This makes them the best Brigade-based cadet unit in the country. The team placed in the following events;-
1st Two Tanker Event
1st Remote Area Event
2nd Light Tanker Event
2nd Knapsack Relay
3rd Bucket Brigade
3rd Portable Pump Event
3rd Tanker and Ladder
Overall 2nd Australian National Championships
They also came in second in the team challenge event, representing Cumberland Zone RFS.
This rounded out a big year for the team, who also took out the Cumberland Zone Field Day for the second year running. Congratulations guys, you've done us all proud.
Labels: cadets, championships, national
Posted by Matt
Saturday, August 4, 2007
We're Back
Well, I am anyway.
Nothing new, apart from some photos in the gallery. I will be finishing the site off when/if I find the time.
Members are reminded to keep an eye on the calendar, which is now up and running. Thanks to Mockett for actually putting some stuff up there. Everyone is welcome to add events to the calendar.
Email addresses are also available for members as well. Contact the Secretary for more information.
And finally, just a reminder that this is not the official site of the Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Brigade, the RFS, or David Bowie, etc etc etc
All complaints should be directed to someone who cares.
This has been a public service announcement.
Posted by Matt
Disclaimer
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All content and views expressed on this site are those of the Author, who does what the nice voices tell him.
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