I would like to thank our community for the kind words and support you gave to the Dixon family and myself on the occasion of Brian Dixon’s death recently. Your support gave us all strength. The new fire tanker was the centre of attention at the Jamieson CFA Fire Station on Sunday morning. Brigade members spent the morning in training; drivers were trained to operate the very advanced vehicle. The new tanker is able to carry a full team to an emergency in the local terrain, enabling the full crew to discuss plans of operation. The training was from 10:00am to 1:00pm, where the members were briefed in radio use and familiarisation with the vehicle’s amazing dashboard. CFA Captain Steve Garito ran the training course. The training course on Sunday was the first of eight to be held over the next two months. There are 49 members of the Jamieson CFA Brigade, including administration and volunteers who work fundraising, with seven new training members at the moment. Jamieson CFA Captain Steve Garito spent Saturday with the captain and three members of the Terip Terip CFA Brigade, training and familiarising them as drivers of the tanker they are taking back with them to their CFA brigade in Terip Terip. Following a very full day of training in Jamieson on Saturday, Captain Steve Garito ran the driving and familiarisation training course on Sunday. As the training was completed and the attendees were planning to go home, the fire alarm sounded. The team drove the second tanker to Tunnel Bend on the Mansfield-Woods Point Road. A campfire had not been extinguished fully and had flared up. The brigade arrived and soon the fire was under control and completely extinguished. The importance of extinguishing a campfire as you depart is vital, as with the local conditions there is a lot of fuel just waiting for a spark. Please be vigilant and make sure the fire bed is cold. The students at Jamieson Primary School certainly fit in some vital and amazing drills. Last Friday the students enjoyed their skiing classes on Mt Buller. With the bountiful snowfall this year, the students have progressed with their capacities. The most exciting drill last week was the Snake Bite Drill. A student ran to the classroom and sounded the alarm, “A student has been bitten by a snake.” All of the students were assembled near the ‘snake bite victim.’ The demonstration was conducted where the action happened, and each student was shown how to act in a dangerous situation. Following the drill, the students returned to class and resumed their classwork. There is no skiing class next Friday. Last Wednesday the craft ladies held a farewell to Carmen, who has finished her tenure in Jamieson and was leaving to take up a home care position. Carmen was a very popular resident, enjoying the social events, the craft ladies group, and living in the Jamieson area. She was farewelled by residents and craft ladies with morning tea. There will be Mass celebrated on Sunday at St John the Apostle Church in Jamieson. Fr George Feliciouz will conduct the service at 11:00am. All welcome. The meeting for the committee members of the Jamieson Autumn Festival 2026 was held last week in the Memorial Hall. The format for next year’s event is being formalised. The artists and food providores have been keen to book their places at the festival. This annual event has been a great success, with local residents and visitors enjoying the atmosphere. From music on stage to musical recitals in the church. The artisans bringing their talents and creating gifts. The Gold Nugget Toss and the Cow Poo Lotto is a riotous success. Keep the date: April 2026.
