Fire and Rescue NSW Station 266 Cootamundra in Cootamundra, New South Wales | Government organisation

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 266 Cootamundra

Locality: Cootamundra, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6942 1411

Address: 14 Adams st 2590 Cootamundra, NSW, Australia

Website: http://Fire.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 The recap of todays meeting: - They want the whole town evacuated, by lunch tomorrow (Friday) - Adelong is no longer our evacuation center, Tumut may come int...o the line of fire, dependent on the weather and the fire front. - We now need to go to Wagga , the indoor Netball center Copland st East Wagga. - Pets can be sheltered at Wagga showground. - If you need transport arranged, buses will be available tomorrow. It will be to the registration center, Copland st east Wagga - An emergency alert has been arranged and will be sent. A computer generated message will be texted and called to people to alert them and its message is to leave. - If you stay and defend, electricity is likely to go and water pressure will fail. - Mobile phone service will be gone and you will not be contactable to for many days. - If fire comes through it will be luck if there is even 1 fire truck available in each street. - If the road is breached before there will be no leaving down the hill. - If you are heading towards Wagga that road could close it may be better to go via Gocup road. Police will not be going door to door at a point in future to tell people to leave.131444 is police link and the number to call unless you are in immediate danger, non urgent inquiries can use the policemen online website. We hope this information assists you.

24.01.2022 Head down now to the fire station in Adams st.. Joey and Lucas are selling balloon hats and donating money to the bushfire appeal. Great idea boys!! Well done!!

23.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/anzac-day/229086864983819/?ti=icl

23.01.2022 Thankyou Harley

22.01.2022 We send our condolences to their family, colleagues and friends may they Rest In Peace. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) confirms that two NSW RFS volunteer Firefighters have died tonight near Buxton, in south western Sydney. The deaths occurred following a vehicle rollover earlier this evening during Firefighting operations. It is believed the vehicle, while travelling in convey, hit a tree before rolling off the road.... Another three Firefighters have received injuries as a result of the accident. Our thoughts are with all the Firefighters family, friends and fellow brigade members. This is an absolutely devastating event in what has already been an incredibly difficult day and fire season.

22.01.2022 Last weekend we farewelled Daniel after 8 years of service with Fire and Rescue. We wish the Wells family all the best for their future as they begin their new lives on the coast and we thank them on behalf of the local community for his service All the best Wellsy!!

21.01.2022 This is an awesome gesture by Bruna John Nicholson love your work guys Fire and Rescue NSW Fire + Rescue NSW Regional South 2 NSW Rural Fire Service... Fire and Rescue NSW Station 338 Jindabyne Fire and Rescue NSW Station 472 Turvey Park Fire and Rescue NSW Station 466 Tumbarumba Fire + Rescue NSW Tumut 467 Station See more

20.01.2022 Do you have a hoverboard at home? Be sure that this doesnt happen to you!!

19.01.2022 Rodeo Drive today.

19.01.2022 INCREASED RISK OF GRASS FIRES THIS FIRE SEASON This coming fire season there will be an increased risk of grass fires due to the prolific growth not seen for ...several years across the Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council and the Hilltops Council areas. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security; whilst the grass is currently green, it will only take several hot, dry days to enable the grass to carry fire! Property owners should be actively maintaining their asset protection zones (APZ) and fire breaks now, this applies to residents in urban areas as well as those living in rural areas. An APZ separates the building from the hazard. It is designed to minimize the presence of fuels, which could burn in a fire. Therefore, the impact of direct flame contact, radiant heat and ember attack on the structure is reduced. Firebreaks can help stop grass fires from spreading to valuable assets such as crops, livestock or buildings. You should mow, graze or plough around crops, valuable assets and fence lines to prevent fire from entering or escaping from your property. For more information about staying fire safe this summer https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and/bush-fire-survival-plan

19.01.2022 Cootamundra 266 got their first call of the year at 2.40am. Smoke from outside set off the automatic fire alarms at the Nursing home. Fingers crossed the new year brings some rain! Cootamundra 266 got their first call of the year at 2.40am. Smoke from outside set off the automatic fire alarms at the Nursing home. Fingers crossed the new year brings some rain!

18.01.2022 You wouldnt drive into a bushfire so why would you drive into a flood? Never walk, ride or drive into floodwater This is a picture taken today near Braidwood

18.01.2022 A great idea from the government to commemorate the fire fighters from all of their hard efforts from last summer. Risking lives to save others and their property.

17.01.2022 Great job by all services last night!

16.01.2022 Busy afternoon for the crew at 266. We were firstly called to a yard fire and while attending that incident, we were called to another area of town with some power lines arcing . Lucky theres enough of us to go around! Both incidents were brought under control quickly without any damage to property or people.

15.01.2022 On Monday, 2 of our crew went to assist with the Dunns Road fire out of Adelong, on the way home we found some Cootamundra police officers that secretly now want to be fire fighters and they just HAD to get their photo with the fire truck! And a couple of photos of the day. It was an extremely hectic day so not many pic got taken!

15.01.2022 How cool would this be racing around Coota!!!

15.01.2022 Its been a busy start to the day for 266. At approx 2am as one crew pulled into the station after a long and tough day helping defend Batlow, another crew pulled out for a local call to attend to an automated fire alarm set off by the heavy smoke. By 6am we had attended 4 x Automated Fire Alarms and 1 x private alarm #fire+rescue #preparedforanything

14.01.2022 Yep it’s coming down out there Coota! Please be safe and if you need to be on the road, drive carefully. Remember ‘IF IT’S FLOODED - FORGET IT!’ We don’t want to meet you by accident! Photo courtesy of Rachael Marion

13.01.2022 What a great night for some fireworks.. Coota on scene at the Christmas Fair just in case.......

13.01.2022 It is with heavy hearts that we offer condolences to the family, friends and brigade members to the RFS volunteer that has passed away this evening. RFS Statem...ent. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) confirms that a NSW RFS volunteer firefighter has died this evening near Jingellic. A further two firefighters on the same truck have suffered burns and are being conveyed to hospital. The firefighters were working on the Green Valley, Talmalmo Fire, approximately 70km east of Albury when its believed that the truck rolled when hit by extreme winds associated with the fire. A second vehicle working in the same area was also blown over and the firefighter on board has been transported to hospital. The Services thoughts are with all the firefighters families, friends and fellow brigade members.

13.01.2022 What a gorgeous tribute the kids from CELC gave us firies today! Thanks to all of them we appreciate it And if you can help with any donations for those in need drop them into their foyer.

12.01.2022 Who can guess what the crew are up to tonight?? I’m sure the crew are pretty excited!!

11.01.2022 A winter message from our commissioner.

11.01.2022 If you can please go to the Club and purchase some tickets. If you cant make the night still drop some money into the Club and they will look after your ticket...s for you Tomorrow Nights Raffle - ALL proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. Tickets on sale from 6.30pm.

10.01.2022 From our very own John Manwaring the sparrow has farted and we are off to Batlow

09.01.2022 Tonight we had Duty Commander Jason Murphy visit our station and present us with a certificate of appreciation for our help in the 2019/2020 bush fire season. This would not be possible without the ongoing support of our employers who we would like to thank!

08.01.2022 Well done Jacob and Luke!!! And an insight for what its like for those waiting at home...

08.01.2022 Well done to Fire and Rescue crews from Cootamundra, Gundagai and Goulburn and local RFS crews for saving more than half of Batlow. Unfortunately not all could be saved. An amazing effort by all to save what you did, under the absolute worst conditions ever imaginable. Hats off to you all!!!

07.01.2022 Blast from the past! Almost 16 years ago.

07.01.2022 266 returning home after attending an MVA (motor vehicle accident) on Stock hill. It’s wet and slippery out there which makes even safe driving tricky please be careful on wet roads. We don’t want to meet you by accident! Thanks to the local ambo’s, police and RFS for assistance. #preparedforanything

06.01.2022 Keep safe Gundagai!

06.01.2022 WORLD HEALTH DAY | Today marks World Health Day, and we celebrate the essential work of all health workers, including emergency workers, who are giving their best during these challenging and unprecedented times. Thank you to our firefighters and all emergency services workers and health care workers, both here and abroad, for your bravery and hard work. #WorldHealthDay2020

05.01.2022 266 NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for 6 old cars to be donated for our training early next month. We will happily arrange for pick up. If you have something lying around the house that you would like us to remove please message us.

04.01.2022 Santa and his helpers will be out tonight in Coota sharing some Christmas cheer and handing out some lollies for the kids. If your having a street party shoot ...me a message on this page or text me your address on 0407330445 and we will try to swing by. Also, if anyone would like to donate some wrapped lollies please let me know. Cheers Gil See more

03.01.2022 Call out last night. Driver was trapped by confinement, released by FRNSW and taken to hospital by Ambos. Brigade assisted with fire protection and remained on... scene until car was removed by towies. Police assisted with traffic control. Pic RFS Dep Captain Gil Kelly

02.01.2022 Thankyou Woolworths!

02.01.2022 One of our crew members young fellas will be out the front of our station from 4pm today at 14 Adams Street taking donations for the fire victims. Please make sure you take some time to go visit them!!

02.01.2022 We are proud to have 2 females currently on crew at 266. We would love to see more so if you’ve ever considered becoming a part-time firefighter get in contact with us!