News 
Bendigo, Sunday 16 October 2016
The Greater Midlands Fire Brigades Competition Association [GMFBCA], the Bendigo & District Combined Brigades [BDFBCC], Central & Hume & Western District are hosting a Come & Try Day for all firefighters [Male, Female & Juniors over the age of 16 years registered as Seniors] with the introduction of 3 new events for older Juniors or a resurgent senior team that has not competed for a few years.
The new events will be the Hose & Reel event for 4 competitors using the reel with 38mm hose flaked on to a holding tray, also a Disabled Hose for 6 competitors with Reel & Tray. Another event to be trialled on the day will lbe a 3 Hose & Y event for 6 competitors [an event with all 3 hoses and fittings laid out on the track to be coupled together and striking discs).
The Come & Try Day will take place on Sunday 16 October from 10.30am, and will conclude with a sausage sizzle around 2.00pm.
It is open to all from across Victoria to muster a car load of people and come see the social side of fire brigade in a healthy friendly environment of like-minded firefighters.
During the day there will be demonstrations all of the other events in an Urban Championship, from the Marshalls to the Ladder, Hydrant & Pumper events for prospective competitors to see, try and/or take away and master.
Please note that all Hoses, Hydrants Reels/Trays will be provided on the day so just turn up and enjoy.
So please consider this offer if you or your Brigade would like to be part of this fun and healthy side of the fire service and enjoy the social side of the CFA.
If you would like any more information please contact:
Barry Doye Bendigo 0439 109 451 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Peter Hannon Ararat 0407 008 282 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Greg Murphy Kerang 0429 955 122 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please let the organisers above know if you're planning to attend.
