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The dedication of this replica
Bell Tower to past, present
and future firefighters of
Condobolin was made during
Centenary of Federation
celebrations, and as part of
the "Year of the Volunteers"
on 28th September 2001
by Lachlan Shire Mayor,
       Terry Brady
 
          Present Firefighters
Captain Keith Willis              Deputy Captain Denis Kane
Engine Keeper Greg Nagle  Engine Keeper Peter Riley

Retained Firefighters
Michael Malouf       Michael Taylor
Dennis Barnes       Craig Coleman
Adam Thompson    Deniel Speer
Christopher Nagle   Peter Haydon
Peter Timmins

Plaque :

EXTRACT FROM THE LACHLANDER 
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 1899
        FIRE BELL

When recently in Sydney Mr D H Tasker very thoughtfully, as well as generously, purchased a large bell, which he has subsequently donated to the local fire brigade.  Preparation is now being made for hanging the bell for public use on the brigades land adjacent to the Post Office, two large dressed poles having being presented to the brigade for that purpose by Messrs Nicolas and Raymond. The bell, when placed in position, will be about 18` from the ground, and have a scaffold below it from which it will be rung by hand, the scaffold will be reached by a ladderway.  The following signals, adopted by the brigade, should prove an interest and worthy of being learned by all who have property in town and, therefore may yet have cause to use the bell ; - One dong after continuous ringing, signifies that the fire is in the east; Two, that the fire is in the north ; Three, that the fire is in the west ; And, four, that the fire is in the south ; bell is not to continue ringing after the reel has left the station ; the bell is not to be rung for chimney fires.