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Formation of Riverstone Fire Brigade Interest in the fire protection of Riverstone was brought to the foreground in 1923. At this time, Riverstone was located within the Windsor Fire District and received protection from Windsor Fire Brigade, however, the brigade was unable to provide adequate fire protection to Riverstone due to the great distance between the two towns and Riverstone’s lack of a reticulated water supply. This meant Riverstone was at risk of being removed f

Interest in forming a fire brigade in Taree occurred as early as 1887. Due to the increased development of the town during this period, concerns were raised regarding the safety of the newly constructed buildings and residences. In response, a manual fire engine was purchased by the council in April 1893, and in May a volunteer brigade made up of council members was formed. The fire engine was temporarily stored in a shed owned by the Apparatus Officer of the brigade, Mr Rose