After 83 years, Bob Snowden has called time on his volunteer role as the Mount Glorious Fire Warden.
“My knee joints are starting to protest at the prospect of walking over steep country which is part of a fire warden’s duty before issuing a permit to burn. It’s time to hand over to a younger person,” said Bob.
The Mount Glorious Fire Wardens district will be taken over by Bruce Teakle, a long time friend of Bob’s and a well known Mount Glorious resident.
“Bruce has a thorough knowledge of fire mitigation requirements together with a solid understanding of the mountain’s ecological history. This is a seamless changeover approved by the Queensland Fire Department,” he added.
Bob said it is pleasing to note that during the many hazard reduction burns over the years, together with the fighting of wildfires, the district has experienced no dangerous or unpleasant incidents.
“Many thanks to the Rural Fire Service and Qld Fire Department for their loyal support. Thanks also to Qld Parks and Wildlife Service, together with City of Moreton Bay fire crews, for their assistance during fireground work.”
Bob noted the great support of the local Mount Glorious community for their help.
“They’ve been very easy to work with. This support is so very important as fire wardens, together with the rural fire service, are unpaid volunteers and can only be effective with community support,” he said.
Welcome Bruce Teakle as the new Mount Glorious Fire Warden. Bruce can be contacted on 0438 736 740. In retiring, Bob couldn’t resist telling us that he will be available when Bruce is away from the district. The community thanks you for your dedicated service Bob.
Contact details for all Fire Wardens in the area can be found on the inside back page of The Village Pump.