Burrawang Rural Fire Brigade in Burrawang, New South Wales | Government organisation

Burrawang Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Burrawang, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4886 4076

Address: 2 Hoddle St 2577 Burrawang, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.burrawangrfb.org

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25.01.2022 As temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, ongoing exposure to extreme levels of heat increase the risk of everything from dehydration to heart a...ttack. It's important that all Australians know how to prepare for our hottest days and provide First Aid for heat stroke and other heat-induced conditions. #Heatstroke #firstaid #firstaidtraining #FirstAidTips #hotweather #melbourneweather #summer See more

25.01.2022 FOR SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER 20 ALL FIRE PERMITS REMAIN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The heat wave that is forecast to dominate our district in the next couple of days brings with it increased risk of fire.... Review and refresh your Bushfire Survival Plan Report any unattended fire to Triple Zero immediately. Take care in using any outdoor machinery such as slashers, brush cutters, mowers etc. They can strike rocks and cause sparks which can start a grass fire, or the heat of exhausts can have the same result. Stay cool. Stay indoors where possible and keep hydrated. Look after neighbours (especially elderly), pets, stock and so on. Summer is here. Let’s enjoy it but keep our awareness and preparedness up so we enjoy it safely. PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

25.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Wednesday 18th November is LOW-MODERATE

24.01.2022 Congratulations to former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM who has just been announced as the NSW Australian of the Year. All of NSW will forever be deeply grateful for your leadership during such a difficult time for NSW. #AusoftheYear

24.01.2022 Crews from Burrawang and Robertson RFBs worked together (again) tonight on a fire in the local area. Always a pleasure and privilege to work with Robertson, our own Burrawang Brigade members and other local Brigades. Fine, talented, courteous people to work with - such is the RFS!

21.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for Tuesday 17 Nov 20 The suspension currently in place for Fire Permits will be lifted from midnight tonight.

21.01.2022 There are some simple things you can do around your property to prepare it against the risk of fire. Do you know the top 5 actions to make your property safer? Find out more about getting ready for the fire season at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

21.01.2022 For Monday 23 November 20

20.01.2022 85 year old Wingecarribee resident Bill Dunn has spent his life serving others. For 70 years, he's volunteered for the Rural Fire Service. In that time firefighting equipment, training and techniques have changed, but not Bill's unwaivering commitment to protecting his community.

20.01.2022 BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD COMMENCES 1 OCTOBER. The Statutory Bushfire Danger Period commences on 1st October. As such permits will be required for burning in the Wingecarribee and Wollondilly Shires. In addition to obtaining a Permit to burn, Permit holders must complete the online Intention to burn on the NSW RFS website, plus notify neighbours at least 24 hours prior to the planned burn. The online Intention to Burn form can be found at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inf...orm//burn-notifications Completion of this is an essential requirement and by doing so you might likely prevent an unnecessary call on volunteer firefighters to attend your property. See more

19.01.2022 NSW Rural Fire Service Melissa Baker Rfs

18.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Sunday 22nd November is HIGH

18.01.2022 THE GET READY 4 WEEK CHALLENGE WEEK 4 IS HERE! This week’s theme is KEEP This week we are focusing on the importance of locating and KEEPING at hand relevant contact numbers, online websites, social media contacts, apps like Fires Near Me and so on. ... Please have a look at the video message below from our Captain Colin Munro and then work through the guide for this week. Spending a short time to locate and be familiar with these telephone, online, app and social media resources and KEEPING them to hand during the fire season could save your life, the lives of loved ones and help protect your property. The Week 4 guide (along with all of the 4 Week Challenge material) can be found at www.burrawangrfb.org This weekend is the official Get Ready Weekend for the NSW RFS and the Burrawang fire station will be open again TODAY for people to drop in and have a chat. Sunday 20th 2-4pm Covid-safe measures will be in place - social distancing; QR or manual check-in; one-on-one discussions re planning for the fire season etc. We would love to see you to say hello, talk to us about anything you like, line up a property visit, pick up a Bush Fire Survival Plan or just show the kids around. If you can’t make it this weekend give Elizabeth Ellis (0411032712) a ring to have a chat or arrange another time. Or have a chat with any member of the Brigade you know and feel comfortable talking to.

18.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Wednesday 2nd December is LOW-MODERATE Please note that ALL Fire Permits are SUSPENDED until further notice

18.01.2022 FACT: Only 6.9% of NSW was impacted by bush fire in the 2019/20 fire season. This means there is a significant bush fire risk for the current 2020/21 fire sea...son. It only takes 5 minutes to improve or make a plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival. Get ready now at myfireplan.com.au

17.01.2022 For Thursday 19 November

16.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Wednesday 27th January is LOW-MODERATE and ALL Fire Permits remain suspended until further notice

16.01.2022 With immediate effect all fire permits are SUSPENDED until further notice. This suspension has been put in place due to the deteriorating weather conditions forecast to be present over the coming several days. Report any unattended fires by calling Triple Zero. ... Attend to your Bushfire Survival Plan. As the predicted heatwave arrives, stay cool, indoors when possible, stay hydrated and keep a watch on the Fires Near Me app and local media for any updates. PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

13.01.2022 Thank you to all those who came along to the station today as part of our GET READY weekend. Interesting discussions about improving the safe approach to the coming fire season. ANOTHER CHANCE AVAILABLE TOMORROW !!... See below for details.

12.01.2022 NSW Rural Fire Service Melissa Baker Rfs

12.01.2022 THANK YOU! To everyone who came to visit the fire station yesterday and today. Your interest and more importantly your actions to prepare for the fire season will help to make you, your loved ones, your property and the whole village safer and more resilient. It’s not over yet! Week 4 of the 4 Week Challenge is here and the material can be found at www.burrawangrfb.org DISCUSS your Bushfire Suvival Plan as a family group at home.... PREPARE yourself, your home and your property. Know about ALERTS & WARNINGS KEEP close at hand and be familiar with the necessary contacts numbers, online resources, apps and so on. The NSW RFS, its volunteer firefighters and the Big Red Trucks can’t be everywhere or do it all, we need the community engaged and active. Preparedness is key. Please contact us at anytime if we can help with information, property assessments etc. We are happy to help. PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE. Melissa Baker Rfs NSW Rural Fire Service #getreadyweekend

12.01.2022 If there is a bush or grass fire in your area, you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. What will be your sign for putting your fire plan into action? #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

11.01.2022 It’s grass like this that make firefighters nervous. Here near Bungendore, the grass is not completely ‘cured’ or dry, however hot weather accelerates this proc...ess. In other areas like the Riverina, the grass has cured. This, combined with today’s hot, dry and windy weather makes for dangerous fire weather. For this reason a total fire ban is in place for the Northern, Southern and Eastern Riverina. Report unattended fires to Triple Zero. Have a safe day and stay cool. #nswrfs #grassfires See more

11.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Monday 25th January is HIGH and ALL Fire Permits remain suspended

11.01.2022 FOR SUNDAY 29 Nov 20 A TOTAL FIRE BAN IS IN FORCE FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL MIDNIGHT SUNDAY. For all rules relating to Total Fire Bans go to www.RFS.nsw.gov.au

09.01.2022 A Bit of a test today A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property?#getreadyweekend An...swers below There are 5 simple steps to prepare a property for bush fires: 1. Trim overhanging trees and shrubs to stop the spread of fire. 2. Mow grass and remove the cuttings, have a cleared area around your home. 3. Remove material that can burn, like wood piles and furniture. 4. Clear debris from your gutters to stop embers causing a fire. 5. Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses that can reach around your home and make sure you’ve got a reliable source of water.Remember, you need to prepare well beforehand as leaving it to the last minute is too late. Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.

09.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Tuesday 1st December is HIGH. ALL Permits remain suspended

09.01.2022 FACT: There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. But if you and your home are well... prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Learn more and get ready at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

08.01.2022 GET READY WEEKEND THIS WEEKEND!! This weekend is the official Get Ready Weekend for the NSW RFS and the Burrawang fire station will be open for people to drop i...n and have a chat. Saturday 19th 9-11am Sunday 20th 2-4pm Covid-safe measures will be in place - social distancing; QR or manual check-in; one-on-one discussions re planning for the fire season etc. We would love to see you to say hello, talk to us about anything you like, line up a property visit, pick up a Bush Fire Survival Plan or just show the kids around. If you can’t make it this weekend please give our Community Engagement Officer Elizabeth Ellis (0411032712) a ring to have a chat or arrange another time. Or have a chat with any member of the Brigade you know and feel comfortable talking to. PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE. www.burrawangrfb.org

08.01.2022 While there are no Total Fire Bans tomorrow, Tuesday 26 January, forecast hot, dry and windy weather will persist with High to Very High fire danger for most ar...eas of NSW. Discuss with your family what you'll do if fire threatens and please report all new fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr See more

08.01.2022 A VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER for Monday 16 November. ALL FIRE PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Have you put your Bushfire Survival Plan in place for this year’s fire season?... If not, then it’s time to sit with your family and review your plan and have it ready. Prepare. Act. Survive.

07.01.2022 This Australia Day we warmly congratulate these seven NSW Rural Fire Service members on receiving Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM). Their exceptional servi...ce and ongoing commitment to the community has spanned a combined total of 260 years. Please join us in congratulating: Darren Breust Bland Temora Guy Roland Duckworth Mid Coast Glen Vincent Howe Central Coast Thomas (John) Marshall Cudgegong Kenneth Arthur Pullen Hawkesbury Dennis Andrew Stannard Shoalhaven Alice Joyce Strutt Lower North Coast Read more about the 2021 AFSM recipients at http://ow.ly/90Ci50Dh2o2

07.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Tuesday 26th January is VERY HIGH and ALL Fire Permits remain suspended until further notice.......

06.01.2022 GET READY WEEKEND SATURDAY SESSION All set to receive Visitors. Open from 9-11am today and 2-4pm tomorrow!

05.01.2022 Severe weather warning for Vigorous/Damaging Winds http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21037.shtml

04.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Thursday 26th November 2020 is HIGH

04.01.2022 Come and say Hi! At the station this afternoon between 2-4pm. Tips and advice for the coming fire season to help you GET READY! And don’t forget the 4 Week Challenge available at www.burrawangrfb.org ! Loads of useful info along with Oscar-winning video performances from some of the team at Burrawang RFB!!