Table Top Rural Fire Brigade

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Table Top Rural Fire Brigade Founded circa 1930's. Click arrow for more information.... Many bushfires occurred in the Table Top area since Europeans first settled in the early 1800’s.

The outbreak of fires increased enormously prior to 1905 due to the wholesale use of phosphorus for the poisoning of rabbits. It was discovered that tree stumps set alight during the winter months, the roots would smoulder underground and burst into a blaze due to the influence of approaching the hot dry weather. It wasn’t until after the major fires of 1905 and 1909 that volunteers saw the need to develop a bushfire brigade. Thurgoona fire brigade (forerunner to the Table Top Brigade) was established in 1910 as the only way to cope with the recent outbreaks. Tanks fitted with pumps were more economical than water carts and were placed in paddocks and along the railway line from Thurgoona to Table Top. These were useful in combatting grass fires. These tanks could also be put on spring carts and transported anywhere. Unfortunately records do not exist containing the date Table Top Fire Brigade became independent of Thurgoona but best estimates are around 1930. The first captain Bert Perryman, during the summer months, kept a horse harnessed all day in readiness to pull the water cart should the need arise. There was also a horse drawn water cart at the “Maryvale” property and most likely others. The only other equipment used to fight fires in the day was a leather “beater”. The first motor truck used to fight fires had a tank and hand pump and belonged to Jack Zweck. The first motor driven pump truck was owned by Roy Gibbons. This was a major innovation in firefighting as the pumps could be operated by just one man. The first permanent fire unit belonged to Mac Shultz. Mac purchased the truck from the Ballarat Fire Brigade. The first fire shed was built around 1988 and the land purchased in 1996. Table Top Rural Fire Brigade has now a fleet of impressive work vehicles totally suited for the environments encountered. TTRFB has two Cat 1 Heavy Tanker (4000 litres) and one Cat 9 Landcruiser (800 litres), one support quick fill trailer and one community fire trailer based at Himalaya Estate. Table Top Rural Fire Brigade has grown over the years to include over 250 donating patrons and over 50 volunteers. All these men and women come from the surrounding Table Top district, many of whom have lived in the area all their lives. How Do I Join? For information on how to join the Table Top Rural Fire Brigade, contact our Captain James Laycock on 0427090149

Acknowledgements:
‘Table Top, A History of the District 1824-1984’, compiled by Table Top History Committee

We are here until 11, drop in for a coffee.
16/10/2026

We are here until 11, drop in for a coffee.

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16/10/2026

An we are up and running. Come and join us at Alexandra Way this morning for our Get Ready morning. Coffee cake and saus...
16/10/2026

An we are up and running. Come and join us at Alexandra Way this morning for our Get Ready morning. Coffee cake and sausages, 9-11.

Drop in and see us at Residents Park, Alexandra Way tomorrow morning, 9am - 11am. Join us for a coffee & cake and a saus...
15/10/2026

Drop in and see us at Residents Park, Alexandra Way tomorrow morning, 9am - 11am. Join us for a coffee & cake and a sausage off the BBQ and speak to us about your preparation for the upcoming fire season. Sample bags for the kids and information packs for Mum and Dad.

Are you Fire Ready?
Come along and meet your local volunteer fire brigade on Saturday morning at the Residents Park, Alexandra Way, Table Top.
Have a chat to us about your fire season preparations and any questions you might have about getting your property fire ready.
Grab a sausage off the BBQ or coffee and cake, and of course, showbags for the kids.
See you there 🚒

Are you Fire Ready?Come along and meet your local volunteer fire brigade on Saturday morning at the Residents Park, Alex...
12/10/2026

Are you Fire Ready?
Come along and meet your local volunteer fire brigade on Saturday morning at the Residents Park, Alexandra Way, Table Top.
Have a chat to us about your fire season preparations and any questions you might have about getting your property fire ready.
Grab a sausage off the BBQ or coffee and cake, and of course, showbags for the kids.
See you there 🚒

09/10/2026
Bushfire Season is fast approaching and will come into force 1st November. Pile burns need to be conducted prior to then...
02/10/2026

Bushfire Season is fast approaching and will come into force 1st November. Pile burns need to be conducted prior to then. If you are lighting up, make sure you notify RFS, which can be done via the website, link below.

Table Top Brigade members provided assistance to the Albury & Border Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW at yesterday’s road a...
14/07/2026

Table Top Brigade members provided assistance to the Albury & Border Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW at yesterday’s road accident.
Please be safe on the roads, conditions can change in an instant.

🌳 Usually it's a cat stuck in a tree... yesterday, it was a car. 🚗

Our volunteers responded to a motor vehicle collision yesterday that left a vehicle lodged in a tree, certainly not the kind of "stuck in a tree" call we're used to.

When the unexpected happens, our squad is equipped with the specialised rescue tools, equipment and training needed to respond safely and effectively. From road crash rescue to a wide range of other emergencies, our members train every Tuesday night to develop and maintain the skills required for these challenging incidents.

Behind every rescue is countless hours of training, teamwork and preparation, ensuring we're ready when our community needs us most.

Incidents like this are a timely reminder that things can change in an instant on our roads. Please drive to the conditions, stay alert and help keep yourself and others safe.

Thinking of learning new skills just like these? Submit an EOI to join our squad at:
https://www.rescue.org.au/volunteering-eoi.php

15/05/2026

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572 Burma Road
Table Top, NSW
2640

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0260262041

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