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Monaro Team Rural Fire Service

Locality: Cooma, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6455 0455

Address: 11 Geebung Street 2630 Cooma, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.monarorfs.org.au

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24.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR WEDNESDAY 2/9/20. A Severe Weather Warning as been issued for the Monaro District for Wednesday 2/9/20, with vigorous and strong warm and dry winds expected as a frontal system moves through the district. We currently have approx. 100 notifications of private landowner burns planned or underway, and with the weather predictions burning off should be ceased until more favourable conditions prevail. Landowners who have recently burnt off are asked to ...ensure their fires are totally out, as it only takes one spark for a fire to escape. Only as recently as this afternoon, a landowner north of Cooma lost control of their fire, resulting in 3 houses being directly threatened and fire crews from RFS Cooma, Bredbo & FRNSW Cooma having to rush to the scene to halt the fire at the houses. This serves as a clear message to all landowners considering burning of, as conditions this afternoon were mild with little to no wind.

23.01.2022 Forecast strong winds will lead to High fire danger in parts of Snowy Monaro tomorrow, Sunday 30 August. Please postpone any planned burning if possible, and keep an eye on any piles that have been burnt in recent weeks for the risk of reignition. Volunteers attended a grass fire today that was caused by an escape from a pile burn. Please take care in windy conditions.

23.01.2022 Bush Fire Danger Period starts from midnight tonight for Snowy Monaro Regional Local Government Area Permits can be obtained from your local brigade captain or permit issuing officer Notification to the RFS Fire Control Centre can be either on line https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inform//burn-notifications or phone 02-6455 0455 for the Monaro

20.01.2022 LIGHTNING STRIKE IGNITES FIRE-JINDABYNE. A lightning strike has ignited a fire in Kosciusko National Park, above the Gaden Trout Hachery. The fire is posing no threat to property, NPWS crews are managing the incident, and there is no need for any alarm within the community. Current as at 1856hrs, Sunday 23rd November, 2020.

19.01.2022 The Monaro Team we’re kept busy with training over the weekend with TFT out at Adaminaby with 5 new crew gaining there tickets and 4 recertifications. Also a BF was held in Cooma with 17 new crew from across the Monaro attending. Well done to all members and trainers involved.

19.01.2022 This weekend will be an opportunity to catch up with local Community Services and fire brigade to talk about preparation for this coming bush fire season. Location will be at the Centennial Park, Sharp Street, Cooma Saturday 12th Nov will see representatives from a number of services with Snowy Monaro Community Connect from 10am And again on Sunday at the Cooma Rotary Markets will see the Cooma Rural Fire Brigade from about 8:30am Fire tankers will be on display, also Bush Fire Survival Plans and other information will be available Or just drop in and say good day

10.01.2022 Fire weather forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology indicates we are in for a period of High Fire danger for the Monaro Alpine fire area. Those that have been issued a Permit to Light, Use or Maintain a Fire are urged to check the special conditions within the permit and abide by those conditions.

10.01.2022 The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC have released their Summer Bushfire Outlook. It shows the Monaro and Snowy Mountain's grasslands are above average risk of fires. This summer will be very different to last one which centred on bush area. This year the danger is grasslands. As grasses and crops dry out, we will see an increasing risk of grass fires. Grass fires start easily and move quickly, and heatwaves will speed the drying of the grasses. Ensure you protect your famil...y and property by keeping grasses low in your Asset Protection Zone close to your home and buildings. Tall grass is a danger. It is safer and easier to keep your grasses low. As grass fires ignite easily, avoid driving or using spark generating equipment on dry grasses. Avoid mowing or slashing during periods of high temperatures or winds, and ensure that you have firefighting equipment immediately available. Some grassland areas of NSW are expecting Severe and potentially Extreme fire danger this weekend. While conditions are expected to be milder in the Snowy Monaro this weekend, now is the time to ensure that your plan is fireproof.

10.01.2022 Be advised the Bureau of Meteorology have issued the 4 day Fire Danger Ratings for NSW Monaro Alpine will be High for Friday to Sunday What’s does this mean An increase in winds and day time temperature with a lower relative humidity Permits may still be issued... No unattended newly lit fires over the 3 day period Friday to Sunday Those fire that are already alight are to be monitored to ensure containment as per the conditions on your permit See more

09.01.2022 Contrary to earlier advice that has been disseminated through various media outlets, the planned hazard reduction burn for Chapman Street in Cooma set for Friday 28th August has been delayed by 24hrs. Smoke dispersion modelling has indicated that on Friday the township Cooma and associated highways would be impacted on. Smoke was also to intensified overnight with a predicted surface inversion. This delay will have no adverse effect on the burn; this will now commence on the following day Saturday 29th August and conclude on Monday 31st August.

08.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend is set to commence across NSW and that includes here on the Monaro Last year’s catastrophic bush fire season saw more than 11,000 fires burning through 5.5 million hectares across the state, with nearly 2,500 homes and 26 lives lost Although we have had welcome rain and the drought is not as widespread coming into this season, there is potential for grass fires in particular, and we all need to be well prepared Get Ready Weekend is a chance for Snowy Monaro ...residents to do their bit to plan and prepare their family and properties for the fire season. 5 brigades are currently taking part across the Monaro in a number locations on differing dates, look for the closest to you, go chat to a fire fighter to obtain some up to date advice Numeralla-Countegany Rural Fire Brigade, Saturday 19th September 2020, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Numeralla Countegany Fire Station, 6 Umeralla St, Numeralla Bredbo Rural Fire Brigade, Sunday 20th September 2020, 8:00AM - 4pm Bredbo Hall, Bredbo Colinton Rural Fire Brigade, September and October, 2020. NSW RFS volunteer’s firefighter’s property visits to discuss preparedness for the oncoming fire season. For details go to http://www.michelagoregion.org.au//menu-/menu-colinton-rfb Adaminaby Rural Fire Brigade, Saturday 3rd October 2020, 10am 1PM, The Big Trout Park, Off Snowy Mountains Highway, Adaminaby Shannon’s Flat Yaouk Rural Fire Brigade, Saturday 14th November 2020, from 11:00 AM. Shannon’s Flat /Yaouk Fire Station, Cnr Shannon’s Flat Rd & Bobeyan Rd, Shannon’s Flat You can alternatively make contact with us here at the Cooma Fire Control Centre on ph.6455 0455, we can provide advice and put you in touch with your local brigade See more

08.01.2022 Local crews are currently on scene at a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Snowy Mountains Highway and Dry Plains Road west of Cooma. The highway is closed in both direction and will be for sometime. Expect long delays and please drive with caution.

05.01.2022 Volunteer Grant applications are open! The Centre for Volunteering, on behalf of the Australian Government, is pleased to offer the 2020 Supplementary Volunteer Grants to volunteer involving organisations across NSW to support the efforts of volunteers in building stronger, more resilient communities. Grants of $1000 - $5000 can be used by volunteer based organisations to support the efforts of their volunteers and encourage and increase participation in volunteering.... Funding can assist organisations transition their volunteer programs back into operation following the disruption caused by COVID-19, with grants to help re-engage volunteers and adapt practices to support volunteers’ safety as the economy reopens. Apply on The Centre for Volunteering’s website by 20 September at 11:59pm. https://www.volunteering.com.au/supplementary-volunteer-gr/