Blaxland Ridge Rural Fire Brigade in Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia | Fire station

Blaxland Ridge Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4576 1440

Address: 225 Blaxlands Ridge Rd 2758 Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend - Saturday, 19 September from 10am to 4pm. Come and visit our station and have a chat to our members about your plans for this years fire season.

25.01.2022 This hazard reduction is planned to take place tomorrow, expect to see smoke in the area.

25.01.2022 Will we be able to locate your property in an emergency?

25.01.2022 THANK YOU WILLIAM! Since earlier in the year, one of our local residents has been collecting cans with the plan to cash them in and donate the money raised to our brigade. William called into our station yesterday and it was a great opportunity to thank him for raising close to $600 for our brigade. ... Thank you to William and his family for your ongoing support, it is really appreciated by our brigade members.

25.01.2022 Our members were extremely excited to recently welcome a new category 9 unit to our station. Thank you to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Minister, David Elliott, Member for Hawkesbury, Robyn Preston and Councillor Nathan Zamprogno for your visit and key handover. We are sure this unit will serve our brigade and community well into the future. Our previous 9 unit served our community well for many years, finishing off an extremely busy bush fire season which included of course the unprecedented, Gospers Mountain Fire and also a deployment to assist with the South Coast fires in late January. If you see our new truck out and about, give us a wave as we go by!

24.01.2022 Some upcoming hazard reductions for this weekend. Expect to see and smell smoke in the area.

24.01.2022 RIP Albert. Our thoughts are with your family and our friends at Bilpin Rural Fire Brigade.

24.01.2022 Very high fire danger conditions are forecast for Saturday. Keep an eye out for fires throughout the day and report them to Triple Zero (000) immediately. More information on fire danger ratings is available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

23.01.2022 We encourage you to check in with your family, friends, work and brigade colleagues to make sure they R OK!

23.01.2022 Congratulations to our two newest BF firefighters who passed their final assessment today. We are looking forward to seeing you both out on the trucks. Well done to our training team for all your work in preparing them for their assessment.

22.01.2022 As we celebrate National Volunteers Week, wed like to thank all our members for the work they do for our community.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the new leader of NSW Rural Fire Service, Commissioner Rogers.

22.01.2022 A BIG shout out too NSW RFSA for the donation of a Christmas hamper for our members to share. It has certainly made it feel like Christmas at our station today!

21.01.2022 Planning to pile burn in the Hawkesbury? . . . Make sure you know the rules!... Follow this link to find out the rules and what approvals are required www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/link/pbform See more

21.01.2022 Our brigade has a crew assisting with this hazard reduction tomorrow. Expect to see and smell smoke in the area.

20.01.2022 Do you have an evacuation plan for your all your pets? If you need help with your pet plan, we have a great FREE publication with all the information you need to get your pets ready for an emergency. Come along to our Get Ready Weekend this Saturday from 10am to 4pm to pick up your FREE copy!

20.01.2022 Planning to burn off? Due to strong winds across the weekend it may be best to postpone any private burn offs. Our firefighters have already attended a number of escaped burns over recent days. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/pla/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons!

20.01.2022 Our thank you frame from the recent presentation at Hawkesbury City Council is now hung proudly at our station. Wed like to thank everyone for their ongoing support, it means so much to our members!

19.01.2022 Planning a pile burn? Know the rules!

18.01.2022 Our Captain was honoured to represent our brigade members at todays ceremony.

17.01.2022 As the weather heats up, make sure you have your bushfire survival plan sorted If you need help with your plan, check out this helpful link www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan

16.01.2022 This week is Emergency Preparedness Week, its time to get prepared for any emergency!

16.01.2022 UPDATE - Vehicles have been removed from the road and the road is now OPEN. Blaxlands Ridge Road is currently closed at the intersection of Jacaranda Road due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid this area if possible, we will update this post once the road is re open.

16.01.2022 Our crew have had their morning and they are now heading to Bowen Mt to assist with todays hazard reduction. Have fun and stay safe team!

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our 3 newest qualified fire fighters! These members passed their final assessment today and we are looking forward to seeing them on our trucks as operational members. ... A big thanks to our Training Officer and those who have assisted with our brigade Basic Fighter (BF) training this year. Thanks also to our District Assessors who have given up their time to assess these members.

16.01.2022 HOW FIREPROOF IS YOUR PLAN? Getting ready for a bush fire is easier than you think. By taking 20 minutes with your family to discuss what youll do during a fire, you could save their lives, as well as your home. Follow this link to get started on your plan ... www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan See more

15.01.2022 Our truck and crew have returned home safely from todays hazard reduction in Bowen Mt. Wed like to send a special SHOUT OUT to these two members. They both passed their Basic Firefighter assessment back in March this year and they are extremely keen to get out on the truck and help prepare for the upcoming fire season. Im sure we will see more of them on the fire ground this season!

14.01.2022 Hazard reduction burns are scheduled to continue today with smoke from yesterdays works settling across the area. Only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. Willmott HR, Stuart Lowe #nswrfs #hawkesbury

14.01.2022 Almost a year ago, the bushfire season started. With that, the Gospers Mountain fire ignited and dominated the lives of so many people. ABC recently took viewers on a journey inside the mega-blaze.

13.01.2022 We have a crew assisting with tomorrows Hazard Reduction at Cattai National Park.

13.01.2022 Next week is Emergency Preparedness Week and Hawkesbury City Council is encouraging the Hawkesbury community to get prepared! Follow this link for further details www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/epweek

13.01.2022 Are all your family members confident with using a firefighting pump? If not, we will have a pump and pumping station set up at our Get Ready Day this Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Our members will be happy to talk you through starting up and using a fire fighting pump.

12.01.2022 Tomorrow will be a TOTAL FIRE BAN day. No fires are allowed in the open. Please report any fire by calling 000.

12.01.2022 Blax Fax - August 2020

12.01.2022 The Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC, commissioned by the NSW RFS, is undertaking research into peoples experiences of the 2019-20 bush fires in NSW. They are in...terested in hearing a range of stories and views from people who were directly and indirectly affected by the fires, including residents and tourists from all parts of NSW. Interviews will take place via telephone or video conferencing. The results of the study will be used to inform strategies to improve community bush fire safety in NSW. More information around participation is available on the NSW RFS website at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//research-into-the-2019-2020-bu

11.01.2022 Very high fire danger conditions are expected throughout Tuesday, with warm and windy conditions expected. Please remain vigilant throughout the day and report any fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

10.01.2022 Mark you calendar and come up and visit us for the Get Ready Weekend on Saturday, 19th September!

09.01.2022 We have a crew assisting with this planned hazard reduction tomorrow. Expect to see and smell smoke in the area

09.01.2022 Two hazard reduction burns will take place this weekend at Kurrajong and East Kurrajong. Expect to see and smell smoke in the area.

09.01.2022 November 12, 2019, was the first of many difficult days we would face as a as a result of the Gospers Mountain fire. While the effects of the fire are still being felt in many ways across the broader community, like then, we are all still working together.

09.01.2022 We ask our residents to please place this flyer on your fridge or noticeboard so you remember to take the time to call in at our station on Saturday, 19th September. We hope to see you there!

08.01.2022 Thanks for the visit Robyn Preston MP - Member for Hawkesbury!

07.01.2022 Our Mayor is encouraging our community to Get Prepared for any upcoming emergencies we may face. If you need help preparing for this fire season, come and visit us on Saturday, 19 September. Our station will be open from 10am to 4pm for the NSW Rural Fire Service Get Ready Weekend.

07.01.2022 FIRE HAS A PLAN, DO YOU? If you need help with your plan, we will have members available at our station to assist you on Saturday, 19 September from 10am to 4pm. #getreadyweekend #bushfiresurvialplan #nswrfs... https://youtu.be/Z-dUdQZTqsY

04.01.2022 A reminder that today is a TOTAL FIRE BAN day. A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.... General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open. Find out more here https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//fdr-and-t/total-fire-ban-rules Please report all fires by calling 000.

04.01.2022 BLAX FAX Community Newsletter - November 2020

03.01.2022 UPDATE - The area is now clear and our trucks have returned to station. Our trucks have responded to powerlines down outside 560 Blaxlands Ridge Road. Please avoid the area if possible.

03.01.2022 Planning a pile burn? Know the rules! Residents who plan to pile burn will need to read, adhere to and register their pile burn here www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/link/pbform Some important rules include;... Submit the online form in the above link at least 24 hours prior to your intention to burn Piles should not be larger than 2 metres x 2 metres x 1.5 metres high Only burn dry and dead vegetation originating on your property Notify all residents who adjoin the site of the pile burn at least 24 hours prior A responsible supervising adult over the age of 18 shall be on site at all times with enough water supply to extinguish the fire Burning shall only be conducted between 8am and 5pm on any day (fire must be out by 5pm) Please note that during the bush fire danger period, you are also required to obtain a Fire Permit prior to conducting any burning.

02.01.2022 We hope our dads are enjoying their Fathers Day. We also hope that the stays silent tonight so that you can continue to enjoy this special day with your families. Happy Fathers Day to you all!

02.01.2022 ARE YOU PREPARED? Here are some tips on how you can prepare your home and property for the upcoming fire season. If you need some extra advice, come along to our "Get Ready Weekend" on Saturday 19th September from 10am to 4pm. Our members will be available to discuss preparing your home and property for the upcoming fire season.

01.01.2022 Very high to severe fire danger conditions are expected this weekend. Please ensure that you have your bush fire survival plan in place and that all your family are aware of the plan. If you have any concerns with regards to a fire or other emergency incident, please report this by calling 000.