Jerrabomberra Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

The Woden Bush Fire Brigade's had its inaugural meeting on July 16 1952. The Brigade was formed after the devastating fires swept through the Jerrabomberra Valley area earlier that year. Its first AGM was held on September 17 1952, and the following office bearers were elected -
The Woden Brigade purchased a unit from funds raised, and limited equipment was provided from the A.C.T. Bush Fire Council. Over the next 20 years or so the Woden Brigade fought fires in the A.C.T. and surrounding area before finally disbanding in the 1970's.

Once again after many fires swept through the Jerrabomberra Valley in 1985 and `86 a proposal was put forward that another volunteer bushfire brigade be formed. A public meeting was held on October 29 1986 with the Jerrabomberra VBB being officially formed on November 11 1986.

The A.C.T. Bush Fire Council provided Jerrabomberra VBB with a light unit and the Brigade has gone from strength to strength since its formation. Jerrabomberra's first captain was Gordon Allen who held the position for a number of years, until the present captain Graham (Storky) Plumb took over.

The Jerrabomberra Fire Shed was officially opened on May 2 1992.

At its 1994/95 Annual General Meeting the Jerrabomberra Brigade had much pleasure in awarding Honorary Life Membership to the following Brigade members for their service to the Woden Bush Fire Brigade and their continuing support of the Jerrabomberra VBB:


(These are some of the founding members of the Woden Bush Fire Brigade)

Around mid 1994 an extension to the Jerrabomberra Fire Shed was commenced, it was constructed in two stages, the first was completed and opened on December 3 1994. The second stage was completed and opened on April 1 1995.

The extension was built from funds raised by the Brigade and assistance from the A.C.T. Rural Fire Service.

Jenny Ipkendanz (Secretary Jerrabomberra VBB) January 6 1995