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25.01.2022 Don't forget this Sunday at the Tumut River Orchard Estate from 8.30am is our Basic Firefighting Training and Familiarisation Day. It will include a BBQ lunch at the Clubhouse around 12.30. We’d love to see some new and old faces pop in. New members can be signed up on the day and can find out about future training. For any existing members who don’t have the Basic Firefighting qualification but have been to fires there will also be someone there who can look at RPL after ...lunch. The Basic Firefighting qualification is required for all members to be able to get onto a fire truck and attend a fire. It is hoped the Cadets will be there for a demonstration and the brigades fire fighting vehicles will be there on display also so bring the family down. Also, if you intended on doing the Basic Firefighting, the theory is on TONIGHT (Thursday) so contact Geoff Frowd asap at the RFS if you haven't already. The Practical is on Sunday. .

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24.01.2022 Some of our members are on the ground at the Tumut fire and likely to be there throughout the night. Stay safe Some of our members are on the ground at the Tumut fire and likely to be there throughout the night. Stay safe

17.01.2022 Community Newsletter Dunns Rd Fire as at 10.00am 30th December

15.01.2022 Although the current Dunns Road fire is not in our brigade area it's a very scary reminder for everyone to be vigilant, prepare your properties and take the time to sit down with your families to review or make a fire plan. Talk to your family, friends and neighbours about your plan and keep up to date with the Fires Near Me app, the NSW RFS website and the local radio.

12.01.2022 Stay alert and safe today everyone!

11.01.2022 Attention All New Riverina Highlands Brigade Members, We are holding a Bushfire Fighter (BF) Course soon in Tumut on 22/23 and 25th July and another in Khancob...an on 28-29 August. This is the minimum training course required and covers the following. Firefighter safety principles Basic principles of fire First attack firefighting Bush fire behaviour factors Bush fire development Examples of bush fires Hazards and precautions Hand tools, knapsacks, ropes and ladders Hoses and small gear Water supply and equipment Bush firefighting techniques Bush fire hazard reduction Bush firefighting teamwork Radio communications Contact the Fire Control Center on 6981 4222 and talk to our Learning and Development Officer for further infomation or nominate for the course. Plenty of spots still available.

07.01.2022 Message From Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons Evening All I am writing to you all tonight to advise that I will be concluding my tenure as Commissioner NSW Rural... Fire Service, at the end of this month. The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian will be announcing tomorrow morning, the creation of a new NSW Government agency, Resilience NSW. The Premier will also confirm, effective 1st May, that I’ll be taking up the role of Commissioner, Resilience NSW and Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management, in the newly created agency. As most of you are aware, I have very proudly served in the RFS for more than 35 years now, as both a volunteer and salaried member, including just over 12 years as Commissioner. Like so many other members, the NSW RFS has been a significant and rewarding part of my life. I am firmly of the view that one of the most important decisions leaders need to make, at all levels of an organisation and especially for CEOs, is the decision for when it’s time for change and renewal. I have always sought to ensure that I didn’t outstay my relevance or welcome in whatever role I’ve had and after considerable personal contemplation, as well as discussions with Lisa and my family, I believe the time is right both personally and organisationally. This has been an extremely challenging and difficult decision, as only those closest to me will ever truly know, but the most important and necessary decisions usually are. The changes and improvements I’ve observed and experienced over my decades with the NSW RFS have simply been extraordinary and thank goodness. To me, this was so profoundly evident during this past fire season. Despite facing the worst bush fire season in our State’s history, the NSW RFS and its leadership of coordinated fire fighting is the strongest it has ever been. I’m extremely proud to have been a part of such an extraordinary organisation, full of passionate and dedicated people who constantly strive for improvement and betterment. I want to thank everyone, volunteer and salaried alike, for your support, professionalism and camaraderie during my time with the Service and in particular, my tenure as Commissioner. The recent fire season, and the extraordinary efforts of so many of our people, underlines the very high standard with which the NSW RFS operates and is seen throughout the community. There is no doubt we’ve all been affected in some way by the events of this last bush fire season but that’s simply because we care. We care about each other and we care about the people of NSW and that’s a good thing, it’s actually a great thing. Of course, without volunteers there is no RFS. There is something truly special about women and men who, for the want of nothing in return, so selflessly and passionately give of their time to serve and protect their local community. I truly and sincerely thank all our volunteers for their unwavering dedication and commitment to serving and protecting their local communities and those further afield, as well as all their salaried counterparts who tirelessly work to ensure they are able to do so as safely and effectively as possible. It is this organisation wide commitment and focus on volunteers and volunteerism that makes the NSW RFS so special. I also want to thank, Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers, Senior Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald and EDs, Trina Schmidt and Stephen O’Malley, our Directors, as well as Jo and Michelle in my office who have to put up with me more than anyone else. I’ve been fortunate to have surrounded myself with extraordinary people that are the very best in their field and importantly, who come together as a strong and unified team. Our focus is always to lead the very best we can, in the interests of all our members and the people of NSW. I thank them for their support, candour, insights and guidance but most importantly, for their dedication, loyalty and commitment to making a difference. I had scheduled so many events and activities across NSW over the next two months and had hoped to touch base with as many of you as possible before I left. Unfortunately, this awful COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for all of us right now. We must all assist in saving lives by ensuring we follow the guidance of authorities, particularly with sanitation, safe distancing and limited movement. I will certainly try to be in touch with as many of you as I can before I leave. Hopefully the team will be able to facilitate some on-line staff meeting or catch-ups. I will retain my mobile phone number and will remain in contact with the RFS in my new role. Don’t be surprised if I drop in to an RFS facility whilst I’m out and about to bludge a cup of tea and/or a quick chat. Thank you all again. Sincerely Shane

06.01.2022 Reminder: If you haven't enrolled yet for the Basic Fire Fighting Course which is on this Thursday evening (Theory) and Sunday (Practical) please contact Geoff Frowd at RFS 6981 4222 asap. We'd love to have more trained fire fighters in our brigade area to be able to call on to attend fires.

06.01.2022 If anyone in our brigade area is available to help out over the next week or so with any activity at all to assist with the fires please leave your best contact number as a comment (or private message) and a brief note about how you might be able to help out and your availability. This could include crews on the ground for those who have been trained or baking goods for firefighters etc

05.01.2022 It's time to start planning. Go to myfireplan.com.au to be prepared

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02.01.2022 Thank you to Coles for their very generous "Thank You" gift received by our brigade today. It is very much appreciated Thank you to Coles for their very generous "Thank You" gift received by our brigade today. It is very much appreciated

01.01.2022 (Please Read & Share) WARNING EXTREME HEATWAVE : An EXTREME pre-Christmas heatwave will impact the Riverina and Riverina Highlands this week, with up to 4-5 Days Straight of 40c+ . At this stage, Saturday looks to be our hottest day A cool change is expected to arrive roughly 24 hours before Christmas Eve.... Report all unattended fires to 000; don’t assume someone else has. Strongly Recommended Links. Stay up-to-date by monitoring conditions here: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me To check the fire danger rating for your area, click here: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans For information on how to prepare a bushfire survival plan, click here: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan NSW Rural Fire Service Bombowlee / Lacmalac Rural Fire Brigade Adelong Rural Fire Brigade Tumbarumba Rural Fire Brigade Riverina Highlands RFS NSW RFS - Riverina Zone Fire + Rescue NSW Tumut 467 Station Sounds of The Mountains FM96.3 FM94.3 FM94.1 Tumut and Adelong Times