Proposed changes at Perisher Fire Station

Fire and Rescue NSW is planning to employ retained staff rather than full time staff at Perisher Fire Station outside of the winter period. This will extend response times to our lodges at Charlotte Pass and Perisher from October to May each year.

Retained staffing is used at most country towns and other resort areas within Australia and provides an excellent level of fire protection. To date 5 Perisher locals have volunteered to be trained as retained firefighters which is a great step forward.

Retained firefighters are those that are paid a monthly allowance for their service; have pagers to respond when called; are paid for each call they attend; are trained to the same level as full time firefighters; are generally in the area of Perisher.

SLOPES, the body that represents our interests with government agencies and resorts, has recommended immediate action in an attempt to influence the FARNSW decision.

Club Meeting

All members are welcome to join the committee at the next Club meeting.

Tuesday 7th February

North Sydney Leagues Club

starting at 8:00 pm.

Meeting will conclude with wine and nibbles supper.

Summer bookings

Christiania Lodge at Thredbo and Southern Alps Lodge at Charlotte Pass are open for summer bookings, tariffs are very reasonable during the self cater period. Both Lodges offer great accommodation, common areas and kitchen facilities for individuals or larger groups. Ideal location for walks to view the alpine flowers with tremendous views of Australia's main range.

Thredbo also has a golf course, swimming centre, mountain bike track, bobsled track, tennis courts, restaurants and bars open all summer.

Please follow tabs to the Lodge bookings and complete the online booking form or contact the appropriate booking officers. For short notice bookings please contact the lodge caretakers directly. Christiania 6457 6201 and Southern Alps 6457 5223.