Temora Fire and Rescue has officially been approved as the lead agency for general land rescue and road crash rescue across the Temora Shire. The appointment, made by the NSW Minister for Emergency Services and the State Rescue Board, means the station will now coordinate and respond to a wide range of rescue emergencies throughout the shire. Captain Mark Cooper said the station’s fire appliance was upgraded last year with specialised rescue equipment, ensuring crews are equipped to handle a variety of rescue situations, in addition to fires and other emergencies. “We have 17 firefighters trained in general land and road crash rescue, and we regularly train to ensure we’re ready for any rescue emergency that may arise,” Captain Cooper said. Temora Fire and Rescue is staffed by 20 on-call firefighters who respond from their homes and workplaces 24 hours a day. Captain Cooper said the crew takes pride in its ability to respond quickly, with firefighters able to reach the station, suit up and be on the road within five minutes of a 000 call. The station responds to a broad range of incidents, including road crashes, industrial rescues, confined space rescues, urban search and rescue, medical access incidents and land-based water rescues. The new rescue capability provides the Temora Shire with an enhanced local emergency response, with trained personnel and specialised equipment available around the clock to support the community when needed most. Temora Fire and Rescue
