Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales | Fire protection service

Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Berkeley Vale, New South Wales

Address: 78B Shannon Parade 2261 Berkeley Vale, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, let us all pause for one minute to remember those who gave their lives to ensure our freedom. We shall remember them Lest we forget.

24.01.2022 Here you can meet our crew! They'll also give you their top tips for fire season!

23.01.2022 Early this morning we attended a structure fire at Fountaindale. We worked alongside Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade - NSW RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW units to extinguish a fire in the garage. Luckily the fire had not spread into the main house and residents were able to evacuate.

22.01.2022 The Berkeley Vale crew is currently on Anderson Road assisting a land owner with a Hazard Reduction. Please slow down in this area as there may be smoke over the road.

20.01.2022 On the 1st of October we entered the bushfire period. This period will generally be until March 31st 2021. So what does that mean for you? Well, there are a few changes that come into place during this time that everyone should be aware of regarding pile burns/ open burning on your property. - **A fire permit is now required for all pile burns** Please contact Central Coast Fire District Centre or FRNSW if you are in an urbanised area.... General Rules regarding pile burns remain the same. In our area the following must be adhered to: - Pile must be up to 2m in diameter and no more than 1.5m high - Only 1 pile is to be burnt at a time. - Vegetation must only be burnt- no household materials, building materials or timber pallets. - The pile must be at least 20m away from all dwellings, structures and unmanaged vegetation. - Adequate water supply must always be available. - The pile burn must always be supervised by a responsible adult. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//Standards-Lighting-a-Fire-2017 http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

20.01.2022 Current MVA Wyong Road near the Wyong Road offramp. Please avoid the area Emergency Services on scene

19.01.2022 People may be querying the smoke currently settling in the area. Controlled Hazard Reductions are planned for the Central Coast over the coming days.

19.01.2022 UPDATE: Our crews and Wamberal Rural Fire Brigade have been released from the scene however Ausgrid and NSW Police Force are still on scene with traffic control in place as one lane is closed until the tree can be removed. Please use alternative routes or slow down in the area. Our crews are currently on scene to a tree down on powerlines on the hairpin on the Ridgeway Wamberal. One lane closed and contraflow in place. Please slow down

19.01.2022 Yesterday, we held our Annual General Meeting. We would like to give a special thank you to David Mehan MP for attending the event, to present the members of Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade with the NSW Community Services Award. We are honoured to have received such an award. 2019/2020 saw a historical bushfire season, floods in our local area and then COVID-19, we as a brigade are extremely proud of our members for their dedication, and resilience throughout this time.

19.01.2022 Yesterday Les was presented with his Westfield’s Local Hero Award. Congratulations Les! We are all very proud to work by your side and have you as a friend. Thank you again to those who voted.

19.01.2022 Today’s Fire Danger Rating is Very High and all permits have been suspended. Do you know what a fire danger ratings mean? The Fire Danger Rating gives you an indication of the consequences of a fire, if a fire was to start. It is based on predicted conditions such as the temperature, humidity, wind speed and dryness of the landscape. It tells you how a bush fire may act, what impacts there might be on the community if a bush fire was to start and when to implement your Bush... Fire Survival Plan. HOW FIRE PROOF IS YOUR PLAN. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/

18.01.2022 Fact: Lots of rain means lots of fuel for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. Visit myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

18.01.2022 The Berkeley Vale crew is currently at Cooranbong assisting with a Hazard Reduction. With the start of the fire season all fires now require a permit.

17.01.2022 Are you ready? We are! This Friday 4th December from 5pm, we will be beginning our Santa Tour in the area pictured below! We are excited to see you all. Please remember if you still would like to donate you can do so via the link below, but this year our focus is to just say thank you by bringing Christmas cheer to 2020. https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet... Remember to follow the page for our important fire updates and also Santa run notifications. Our next run will be Saturday 5th of December- details to follow.

16.01.2022 Come along to the Seahampton Hazard Reduction with your Berkeley Vale crew so you can see what we do at Hazard Reductions.

16.01.2022 Thank you all so much for joining us today for our online Get Ready Weekend! Don't forget to visit the My Fire Plan website so you and your family can have a fire proof plan this fire season. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/

16.01.2022 We will endeavour to keep you informed as we receive updates regarding the current situation unfolding in our area over the next couple of days. You can assist us by avoiding travel. We cannot stress enough, DO NOT drive through flood waters. Minor Flood Warning update and road closures.... Tuggerah Lake: Minor flooding is expected along the Tuggerah Lake. The Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty is expected to exceed the minor flood level (0.90 m) around 08:00 am Saturday. The river level may reach around 1.60 metres Sunday afternoon with minor flooding. This is similar to the February 2020 flood. ROAD CLOSURES All the usual suspects are closed. CLOSED Anzac Road - Tuggerah Ace Cr - Tuggerah Mildon Rd - Tuggerah Johnson Rd - Tuggerah Louisiana Road - Hamlyn Terrace Burns Rd - Ourimbah The Bureau of Meteorology latest forecast suggests we will see 200mm of rain today. If this occurs roads that do not normally flood will quite likely see flash flooding. http://www.bom.gov.au//warn/flood/wyong-tuggerahlake.shtml

15.01.2022 Our cat 1 is currently deployed to Taree to assist with storm damage and flooding. We also have crews available to respond to local calls if required.

15.01.2022 Communities across the country will today pause and remember all those around the world who have lost their lives during conflict. Please join us at 11:00am for a minute of silence to remember. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning... We will remember them. Lest we forget.

14.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend is here! Join us live today at 11am to see inside Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade.

14.01.2022 Berkeley Vale crews are currently assisting with various Hazard Reductions in the Doyalson area today. Please slow down in the area as smoke may be over the road.

12.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend Tour

09.01.2022 Tomorrow, the Central Coast has a fire danger rating (FDR) as Very High. Due to this reason all fire permits are suspended for the day. This means that if you do have a current permit, you will not be able to use it from midnight tonight to midnight Monday.

09.01.2022 A huge congratulations to our Deputy Captain Les! Thank you to everyone who voted for Les in the Westfield Tuggerah Local Hero competition.

08.01.2022 At 0230 this morning, we attended a single car MVA on Tumbi Road. The car had come to a stop, suspended in a tree. Crews worked with Wamberal Rural Fire Brigade, to manage traffic flow and to cut up the tree to release the vehicle. Luckily there were no injuries. Over the coming days we are expecting more rain and potential of storms. Please slow down and drive to conditions.

08.01.2022 Flooding UPDATE Please do not drive through flood waters, avoid the areas.

07.01.2022 Take a look at some of our favourite photos from the 2019/2020 Fire Season.

07.01.2022 Our crew is currently on scene to a bush fire within Ourimbah State Forest. NSW Rural Fire Service and forestry crews are working to contain the fire.

07.01.2022 Our crews have returned to station following reports of a structure fire in Berkeley Vale. Thankfully nothing was found.

06.01.2022 Our Cat 1 is heading to Taree area to assist with storm damage. Thank you to our families and the community for your support!

06.01.2022 Good morning The Wyong SES unit is now attended. If you would like to self serve for sandbags please come to our unit at Levitt St Wyong. Note this is a self serve process. We will supply bags and sand, If possible bring your own shovel and helpers.

06.01.2022 A heartfelt Thank you from our very own Local Hero Les. I would like to take this opportunity to thank some people and organisations as well as making a few comments regarding me being awarded a Westfield Local Hero’s award for 2020. Firstly thank you to Westfield Australia for sponsoring the event and in total Westfield will give $1.26 million in $10,000 grants across 126 Westfield centres in Australia . I would like to thank Kelly, Anita and Megan for promoting the event... so successfully for Westfield Tuggerah . The organisations that the three successful candidates represent receive a $10,000 grant from Westfield . The grant for Berkeley Vale RFB will be spent on equipment for the Members, items for our tankers that we require and to assist in completing a building project at The Fire Station. The presentation was amazing and the spotlight was firmly on the 6 finalists of the event. There were no huge Westfield banners just some very kind words the presentation of the awards and a delicious lunch. I must thank the Members of Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade . It is because of the camaraderie and mateship with the Members that makes it all so rewarding for me. They are the most amazing crew that l have ever served with in my 43 years as a Member. The fires and events of last fire season has only strengthened the bond between us. I dread the day when l am too old to be part of this crew anymore however l will make every minute count while l can. To my wife Cheryl who has been there since before l joined thank you all that you have done for me and to assist the Brigade from the background and thank you for your understanding. Well you are understanding most of the time anyway! I would like to thank every person who voted for me in the Westfield Local Hero awards of course without your support I would not have received the award. Congratulations to the other two successful candidates Pauline and Mel l was proud to stand with you as we represented our organisations. Lastly, to anyone who has some time on their hands or would like to help the community please look at volunteering. Find something you enjoy doing and look into becoming a volunteer. You may have a talent or skill in something that you can share with others. There may be something you want to learn or become involved with. The opportunities to volunteer are endless , just start making enquires you will be surprised at the opportunities that are out there. Thank you Les Smith

05.01.2022 The bush fire danger period commences on October 1. From tomorrow, anyone wishing to light a fire on their property will require a fire permit from their local station or fire control centre.

05.01.2022 It’s a great privilege to congratulate our Senior Deputy Captain, Mitchell. He has been awarded New South Wales Community Service Award. Mitch does an amazing job within our brigade as Senior Deputy- mentoring and guiding the members of our brigade. When not with Berkeley Vale RFB he is captain of RAFT. Mitch continues to dedicate his time whilst also being husband a father and a teacher. We would also like to congratulate Betty from Central Coast Operations Support Brigade who also received the prestigious award.

05.01.2022 A shoutout on this cracking Tuesday morning to One Stop Mower Shop in Berkeley Vale. Adam has showed his continual support for the brigade through donations and maintenance of our equipment. Thank you Adam!

04.01.2022 Berkeley Road is currently CLOSED in both directions. Our crews are currently on scene to a single car MVA. Please avoid the area. Traffic is building due to road closures.

04.01.2022 Today's FDR is Severe, with a Total Fire Ban now in place. - No Fires out in the open. - No BBQs or pizza ovens that use fuels eg. charcoal, wood - No welding or grinding.... Call 000 for any fires that do not have a fire truck in attendance. Stay Cool and Hydrated.

02.01.2022 Tonight we send our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the firefighter from Hill End Rural Fire Brigade, who tragically lost his life earlier today while attending an incident.