Eddie Vaysbakh
The Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters at the SJM.
June 22, 2023, 12:26 pm
Firefighters deeply moved by doing course
"There wasn't a dry eye in the room when 96-year-old survivor, Olga, shared her story – and that's from a group who, as firefighters, are used to going to horrific situations," Vaysbakh said.
By Shane Desiatnik
Senior firefighter at Bondi Fire Station, Eddie Vaysbakh.
May 18, 2023, 12:54 pm
Open day for the Jewish community
Senior firefighter at the Bondi Fire Station, Eddie Vaysbakh – who is Jewish – said the open day is an opportunity to show people that firefighters do so much more than fight fires
By Shane Desiatnik
Senior firefighter Eddie Vaysbakh. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
December 21, 2020, 6:30 pm
Award for hero Jewish firefighter
Vaysbakh, based at Bondi Fire Station, told The AJN, “It’s great to get that recognition, but ... it’s much more about the [Opit] family, and remembering Marcus.”
By Shane Desiatnik
Eddie Vaysbakh with the Burn Wise booklet. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
June 5, 2020, 9:46 am
Fire safety booklet launched for Jewish community
The 16-page ‘Burn Wise’ booklet, produced by Fire and Rescue NSW and created by firefighter Eddie Vaysbakh, contains fire safety information specifically for the Jewish community.
By Shane Desiatnik
Fire crews at the scene on Tuesday. Photo: Daniel Shaw
September 8, 2019, 11:46 pm
‘I couldn’t get to him’: Marcus Opit, 90, mourned
Marcus Opit, who tragically passed away in hospital after a fire broke out at his Dover Heights home, has been remembered this week as a "lovely, really nice guy".
By Evan Zlatkis
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