History of Bendoc Rural Fire Brigade

The Brigade was formed in 1946. People instrumental in the formation were Elvyon Jamieson, Doug Nichol, Bob Cameron and Jack Mustard.

The Brigade first registered with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) 10th May 1948 - First Registered List Append.

When first formed equipment consisted of Knapsacks and Hand Tools - Stored in the Court House at the Hall. At a later date, equipment was upgraded to include a Trailer Unit.

In the late 1960's, the Brigade received it's first Firefighting vehicle, a Willey's Jeep 4x4 Reg. No. GUP-869

1970 - the resignation occured of Graeme Healy - he joined the CFA and rose through the ranks to become Assistant Chief Officer until his retirement.

1975 - saw the selection of a site for the Fire Station

1978 - The Willeys'was upgraded with a new Tanker - International 1400 4x4       Reg No KST 459 and the fire station was constructed to house the new vehicle.
        -  The issue of the first radio licences were issued for the Base Station NZ 41 and the appliance NZ 42.
        - Elvyon Jamieson was awarded the Queens Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for his services to the Brigade.

1980 - A new radio base station was installed on Mt. Delegate with Geoff and Jan Groves being appointed the Communications Officers.

The radio network schedules (scheds) included a number of other areas:
NZ Network - Bendoc, Bemm, Bonang, Marlo, Newmeralla, Orbost & Wairewa
GL Network - Buchan, Gelantipy
TC Network - Cann Valley, Combienbar, Mallacoota

1982 - 17th April, the Deputy Chairman of the CFA, Mr. Don McArthur presented the Queens Long Service and Good Conduct Medals to Keith Bent and Doug Nichol in recognition of their service to the Brigade.

1985 - Reg Nelson transferred to the brigade from Langwarren Brigade, where he and other brigade members formed the Mt.Delegate Group.

1993 - The Brigade was upgraded with the supply of the current fire tanker a Hino  2.4 D Tanker

1995 - Preliminary works commenced on the construction of the new station
        - The building was handed over after construction by Bennett and Linaker     on 20 December 1995

1996 - Completion of the new Station - 1st Station in the State (Victoria) of the     1 A 1 design with a Group Headquarters attached.