The office bearers elected at the first A.G.M. held at the Westbrook school on August 31st 1940 were:
A membership fee of two shillings was set and funds for the brigade to be raised from landholders at the rate of two shillings per 100 sheep and / or 20 cattle sold, based on the Pastures Protection Board annual returns.
Thirty seven members volunteered during 1940 and a further six in 1941 from the Oberne, Oberne Creek, Westbrook and Lower Bago areas.
H. McEachran and E. Saxon attended the foundation meeting of the Bush Fire Control Advisory Council for Kyeamba Shire and District Brigades, held at the M.P. & A.A. rooms at Wagga Wagga.
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1940 - The Brigade needs to establish a bank account, ascertain if an insurance policy to cover fire fighters is available and inspect required equipment in view of purchasing three knapp sack sprayers and 12 to 18 assorted beaters.
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1941 - The lack of interest from members in the affairs of the brigade was displayed by an attendance of only six members attending the second A.G.M., a suitable insurance policy to cover this class of risk not able to be found at this time.
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1942 - Petrol was purchased and held for fire fighting with its issuing to members the captains authority. The Bush Fire Advisory Council issued a list of free equipment with the brigade deciding on, 4 fern hooks, 8 rakes & handles, 4 hoes & handles, 5 axes & handles, 6 beaters and 6 water bags (maximum 16 pints), 1 knapp sack sprayer, 1 first aid kit and 3 files.
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1943 - The appointment of local 'guides' in case of fire (deputy captains) by the captain.
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1944 - The brigade approached the Kyeamba Shire to recognize and appoint the deputy captains as bush fire rangers.
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1945 - A bank account with the Commonwealth Savings Bank finally is established. The brigade sought clarification from the Kyeamba and Tumbarumba shires as to their respective responsibilities to the brigade, due to its shire boundary overlap.
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1946 - The first equipment (specifically knapp sack sprayers) 'try-out' day held at the Little Mannus Creek bridge. All found in good order.
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1947 - Mr. F. Mackay elected the first local food control officer.
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1948 - Correspondence received from the Kyeamba Shire regarding a levy on landholders of one sixteenth of one penny on their U.C.V.
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1949 - The brigade began investigations to purchase a 'force' pump, a 'Higgins' unit or similar outfit to be considered.
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1950 - The Government offered to supply to shires for distribution to brigades a hand pump (knapp sack) one for each landholder where they do not have one.
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1951 - membership fee raised to two shillings and sixpence. Purchase of tank, pump and fittings from Wall Higgins of Wagga Wagga.
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1954 - Purchase of rakes, axes and pliers, plus food rations including 4 lbs tea, 10 lbs sugar, 2 dozen tins of bully beef, 2 large tomato sauce, 3 tins condensed milk, 1 dozen pannikans, 2 knives and 1 tin opener.
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1959 - A 200 Gallon tank purchased for the brigade. 17 members. Subs: two shillings.
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1962 - J. Joyce elected radio officer. A 'small' fire control unit sought from the shire.
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1967 - The brigade receives 9 tank - trailer units.
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1972 - The first safety helmets in the system.
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1974 - All members supplied with safety helmets.
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1976 - Two H.F. radio transceivers issued, K. Campbell and D. Dyce responsible for them.
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1977 - Equipment sought from allocation include first aid kits, B.C.F. fire extinguishers and Bush fire Brigade signs.
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1979 - A 4 x 4 tanker (5 tonne or more) sought and deemed necessary for fire control.
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1980 - An International 510A tanker purchased through council paying $1025.
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1987 - A major local fire from a lightning strike on 'Murrunrundi' and spreading to two neighboring properties, burnt approx 600 acres, involving members, many other local and W.W.C.C. Bushfire brigades taking three weeks to blacken out.
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1988 - A second tanker was purchased, a Mark IV (Ex Army) Inter. Contribution $840.00
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1999 - Purchase an ISUZU JAL FTS 4 x 4 (1991 model) diesel, replacing the Mark IV.
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2001/2002 - Property Rural Addressing numbering system implemented through council. Development and recognition of formal fire fighting and associated training courses for brigade members conducted by RFS instructors.
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2003 - Distribution of PPE to all active members. New and expanded formalisation of extra fire fighting activities, documentation, communication and reporting.
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2004 - New membership application requirements for new community volunteers.
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2005 - Brigade sought funding assistance to establishment of a centrally located fire tanker and equipment storage shed and an upgrade of ridge-top and major fire trails. 15 active and PPE equipped volunteer members.
