New Chapter For Ilbilbie Fire Brigade

This week, QCAR Central District Manager Sonia Ball, also a property owner at Ilbilbie (south of Koumala), met with Peter Currie, a long-term member of the Ilbilbie Rural Fire Brigade and cane farmer in the Plane Creek area.

Ms Ball said Peter was typical of the volunteers in rural fire brigades across the state operating in a dual role as fire fighter and brigade secretary-treasurer.

“What stands out with Peter is that he has been doing this dual role for 38 years – the volunteer hours he and his wife Patricia, who has always assisted with some of the administration, is immeasurable,” Ms Ball said.

“The Ilbilbie Fire Brigade shed (shared with SES) on Pacific Avenue (Greenhill Road) at Greenhill, which sits quietly for much of the year, becomes a hub of activity whenever there is a bushfire,” she said.

“It’s extraordinary how help comes out of the woodwork in an emergency, and my hat goes off to every single brigade volunteer – everywhere - for stepping up and doing whatever it takes to protect life, property and livestock.”

With Peter stepping down as an office-bearer at the brigade’s last AGM, Ms Ball was nominated and accepted the role of secretary-treasurer to work with Chairman John Stevens and the brigade’s first officer Gavin Linthwaite.

She said Peter would continue to play an active role in the brigade supporting the committee and members.

As a reminder, Peter said the Ilbilbie Rural Brigade, was always looking for new members and the AGM would be announced in the near future.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Sonia Ball on 0467 573 321.

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Cane farmer Peter Currie and Ilbilbie property owner Sonia Ball held a handover meeting for the Ilbilbie Rural Fire Brigade secretary-treasurer role after Peter resigned from the position after 38 years of service. Photo supplied

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