On 18th November 1938 this brigade was formed after a meeting held in the Nyrang Creek Public Hall at 8pm.

This hall was later moved into Canowindra to be used as the Scout and Guide Hall for many years and is today used as the Men’s Shed.

About 24 Nyrang Creek identities were present at this meeting that was chaired by Mr LR Ryan.

This meeting appointed Mr CE Holland as captain, Mr H Tyler as vice captain and the secretary was Mr AJ Bassett.

The local Canowindra policeman Constable Flynn outlined the duties and objects of a Brigade and this was adopted.

The other business of this meeting was the setting of a levy of two shillings and six pence (about 26 cents) per year on all members, a request to deposit these monies with the Canowindra Commonwealth Bank and notification to the Boree Shire (now Cabonne Shire Council) of the formation of the Brigade.

An inventory of equipment held on farms was taken and each member was asked to have one or more “fire beaters” ready for use in case of an outbreak.

These details are taken from the original Minute Book where details are written in beautiful old style writing. Over the years it appears that the issues for rural fire brigades have remained very similar.

In some of the following Minutes purchases included “Simkin” Fire tanks for twelve pounds and fifteen shillings (about $25.00), knapsack hand sprayers, replacement tyres for lorries and the provision of petrol for the lorries used at fires. The levy of course was increased.

While much time has passed since this inaugural meeting, the Nyrang Creek Bush Fire Brigade is still functioning well under the Captain Greg McSpadden in 2008.

Some of the major jobs that they have attended include the ongoing attendance to the Canowindra Rubbish Tip fires over many years, the large fires at Canobolas and Eugowra, various traffic accidents and numerous local fires both rural and house.

The Nyrang Creek Bush Fire Brigade in noting their 70 years acknowledge the hundreds of volunteers who have passed through the ranks and thanks them for their time, effort and ongoing support.

It is praise worthy that through the 70 years and during many serious situations this Brigade has not sustained a death or major injury to anyone.

This reflects the main resolve of the Bush Fire Brigade “to support and assist others in times of fire and to keep property loss to a minimum.”