Coal & Candle Rural Fire Brigade in Terrey Hills, New South Wales, Australia | Government organisation

Coal & Candle Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Terrey Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 301a McCarrs Creek Road 2084 Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Great advice!!!

24.01.2022 Unfortunately due to high level of ground moisture content after Friday’s rain tomorrow’s hazard reductions have been postponed along with the one that was scheduled for today. In the mean time here are a couple of photos from the Wisemans Ferry Hazard reduction Candle attended on the 16th of September. Update: Apologies, it appears as if the Lovett Bay and Scotland Island HRs will be going ahead as planned... #nswrfs #northernbeachesrfs

24.01.2022 It’s time to bust another myth! Myth: A wet winter mean less fires in summer 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 sure you have your bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you.

24.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION NOTICE This weekend there will be 3 hazard reductions happening around the Northern Beaches area: Saturday 29 August - Sunday 30 August:... Resolute HR, near West Head Ku-ring-Gai Chase National Park - 263 hectares Cottage Point Hazard Reduction Cottage Point - 8 hectares Sunday 30 August: Terrey Hills Oval Hazard Reduction Terrey Hills - 1.3 hectares Please Remember to only call 000 in an emergency or if you see an unattended fire. See below for some tips of what to do during a hazard reduction #nswfrs #northernbeachesrfs #prepareactsurvive

24.01.2022 Hello all! Get Ready Weekend is just around the corner (19 and 20 September). Normally at this time of year, we would be very busy getting ready to meet some of you and help you get ready for the upcoming bush fire season. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 pandemic, Candle will not be hosting any in person events this year. Instead we will be posting here, with lots of information on how to get ready, some general information surrounding bush fires, and we also bust some common myths surrounding bush fires. We hope you enjoy, learn something new, and that you make or update your bush fire survival plan! #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

23.01.2022 Hazard reductions are planned locally for this weekend Please take note particularly if you have respiratory issues or are sensitive to smoke as light winds are forecasted which may bring smoke over the rest of the northern beaches

23.01.2022 If there is a fire near you, you will find it’s Alert Level on the NSW RFS website, on the Fires Near Me app, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737). These Alert Levels help you know what you should do when a fire is near you and act as a trigger point as to when you activate your Bush Fire Survival Plan. There are 3 alert levels:... ADVICE level means a fire has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes. WATCH AND ACT means there is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action to protect you and your family. EMERGENCY WARNING is the highest level of Bush Fire Alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk. Make sure you keep an eye on any fires that start near you as they can escalate quickly, and put your bush fire plan into place according to the alert level. Additionally, you can set ‘Watch Zones’ on the Fires Near Me, which can help you stay up to date about fire conditions. There are three ways to set them up. 1: Hold down on the map select your location and tap ‘Add Watch Zone’. 2: In the menu select ‘My Watch Zones’ and select ‘Add a new Watch Zone’. 3: Search from the map tap the search button at the top of the screen, enter an address and select ‘Add Watch Zone’. You can also select a radius to keep watch on. This means you’ll receive notifications for that distance from the location you drop the pin. Remember if the watch zone is larger, you’re likely to receive more notifications. A smaller watch zone may mean you receive less notifications but you may not be notified about incidents that are moving quickly. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/stay-up-to-date #getreadyweekend #nswrfs #firesnearme

23.01.2022 So what about your furry family members? An important part of your bush fire survival plan is what you are going to do with your pets in the event of a bush fire. It’s important to consider your pets in your decision of whether you are leaving early or staying and defending. If you are going to remove your pets from the property, then you need to do so early and allow extra time. Just like planning what your family will take, it’s important to plan what you need for your pet.... Some good things to have ready for when you leave include: - Food and water (including water and food bowls) for at least 3 - 7 days; - Means of transport/securing your pet (eg a harness for dogs, a carrier for cats, boxes for chickens); - Any medications for your pets; - A comfort item if your pet has one and some toys are always a good idea; - A couple of extra blankets and bedding; - Toileting requirements (i.e. litter trays, bags etc); - A photo of yourself with your pet, incase you lose your pet; and - Collar with ID tags, harness or leash. The bigger your pet, the more important it is to plan in advance as you will require additional times. If you have horses check out this: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//Prepare-your-horse-for-bush-fi to make sure you know how to prepare your horses for bushfire. Fire-doggo Sparky is ready, are your pets? #getreadyweekend #nswrfs #firedoggo

23.01.2022 Long weekend to do list: Change clocks Check your smoke alarm... Sleep in on Monday #nswrfs #northernbeachesrfs

22.01.2022 Yesterday we learnt that ember attack is the most common cause of losing your home during a bush fire, but what can you do to prepare your home and lower your risk? There are 5 simple steps you can do to prepare your home: 1: Trim overhanging trees and shrubs to help stop the spread of fire. 2: Mow your grass frequently, and remove the cuttings. Make sure you have a cleaned area around your home.... 3: Remove materials that can burn, such as wood piles and furniture from near your house. 4: Clear debris out from your gutters, to stop embers starting a fire. 5: Prepare a sturdy hose, or hoses that can reach around your home, and make sure you have a reliable source of water. Remember you need to prepare well beforehand, and keep up the maintenance. Leaving it until the fire is at your doorstep is too late. For more information visit: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-pr/prepare-your-property #nswrfs #getreadyweekend

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our 8 new members who passed their Firefighter assessment today! #nswrfs #coalandcandle

20.01.2022 This week approximately 30 memebers from Candle were presented with the NSW Premiere’s Bushfire Emergency Citation in recognition for their contribution during the unprecedented 2019-2020 fire crisis. Our members are apart of the over 65,000 people across a broad sprectrum of roles who will receive the certificate, commemorative cap, and pin as a thankyou for their contribution during the unprecedented season. #nswrfs #coalandcandle

19.01.2022 A key decision you will make as part of your Bush Fire Survival Plan, is whether you will leave early or stay and defend when a bush fire is threatening your home. So what are some of the key points you should consider when making this decision? leaving early is always the safest option for you and your family. If you do plan to stay and defend make sure that you and your property are well prepared. Make sure you know your triggers to put your plan into place. Make sure you ...have accounted for potential power outages and loss of water pressure or water supply from mains water. Make sure you have appropriate personal protective clothing. Make sure you have a back up plan, including a place of last resort. Remember, there aren't enough fire trucks for each house, so make sure you are prepared to defend alone. #nswrfs #getreadyweekend

18.01.2022 It’s myth busting time! (2 days in a row!) Myth: There is nothing left to burn in NSW after last fire season 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 coming 2020/21 fire season. #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

18.01.2022 After all that hard work yesterday preparing your Survival Kit, we feel like you deserve a break and that means. it’s myth busting time! Myth: In the event of a bush fire, the NSW RFS will send a truck to save your house. 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. Sadly over the 2019/20 fire season, over 2,000 houses were destroyed because of fire and there will never be enough trucks for each house. So make sure you and your home is prepared! #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

17.01.2022 Ok, so it’s time to get a little serious. After yesterday's post you may be thinking but who really needs a bush fire survival plan? This is the guide to help you decide if you need to make a Bush Fire Survival Plan: If you live within 100 meters of the bush it is a MUST to have a plan and update it regularly. If you live this close to the bush, at some stage you will be significantly impacted by a bush fire, including a mixture of radiant heat, smoke, and significant embe...r attack that will not only threaten your home but also may endanger your life. Leaving once a bush fire has impacted the area, may pose a significant risk to you and your family's lives. If you live between 100 metres and 1 kilometre of the bush, you should make a Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you live this close to the bush, at some stage you will face significant ember attack and smoke impact to your property from a bush fire. Leaving once a bush fire has impacted these areas, may pose a significant risk to you and your family's lives If you live greater than 1 kilometre from the bush, it is advisable to have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, as you are still at risk of being impacted by bush fire. Despite the distance from the bush fire, you are still at risk of potential heavy ember and smoke attack. It’s always better to have a plan no matter how simple, than not having a plan at all. Bush fires affect everyone, even if it is just from the smoke and respiratory discomfort. Get started with your plan now at: www.myfireplan.com.au For more information about knowing your risk: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/know-your-risk #nswrfs #getreadyweekend

15.01.2022 You may have heard the NSW RFS telling everyone to have a Bush Fire Survival Plan, but do you really know what it means? Well, a Bush Fire Survival Plan is just that; it’s a plan to help you, your family, and property to survive a bush fire. There’s a lot of things to consider and a lot of decisions to make, so to help you make your plan the NSW RFS have broken it down into easy steps to help you decide what you’ll do when a bush fire threatens you. Maybe you are thinking t...hat you will just plan as you go and ‘follow the advice’. During a bush fire there is a lot going on and a lot of information to process. The precious time spent trying to make decisions on what to take and where to go, can have devastating consequences. A Bush Fire Survival Plan doesn’t take much time to complete, but will save precious time should you ever need to use it. Get started with your plan, or check up on your current plan now at: www.myfireplan.com.au #nswrfs #getreadyweekend

14.01.2022 Today is R U OK day - It has been such a crazy (some would say unprecedented) year, from fires to floods to coronavirus and everything in between it’s more important than ever to check in on your mates (and yourself) and ask: are you ok? So take some time to learn more about how to start and continue the conversation and then check in on your mates and start that conversation. Head over to www.ruok.org.au to learn more... #RUOK

13.01.2022 Forestville firefighters have attended numerous calls today, alarms operating among others This evening we assisted NSW Ambulance NSW RFS - Terrey Hills Brigad...e and Coal & Candle Rural Fire Brigade to carry an injured bushwalker approximately 1km to the road for road transport to hospital Take care in the great outdoors and much like the recent similar incidents always walk with a buddy Fire and Rescue NSW #frnsw #fireandrescuensw #fireandrescue #firefighters #nswambulance #nswrfs #morethanfire #Preparedforanything

13.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Gosford/Wyong and... Sydney areas. Issued at 3:52 pm Saturday, 31 October 2020. #NorthernBeaches

11.01.2022 Happy Saturday.! Are you like us and just want to lie in bed all day, but still want to do something so that you can tell all your work mates that you were productive? Well do we have the easy solution for you. An emergency survival kit is easy to put together and will save precious time if you ever need to leave. But what should you put in it? The seven essential items to pack in your Survival Kit are: ... 1: a portable battery-operated radio; 2: a waterproof torch; 3: spare batteries; 4: a first aid kit with manual; 5: woollen blankets; 6: emergency contact numbers; and 7: drinking water. However, there are other items that will also help, but aren’t essential. They are: - Cash and credit cards; - Medications and toiletries; - special requirements for children, the disabled or the elderly; - a mobile phone and charger; - important documents; and - a change of clothes for everyone before you leave. Don’t forget to prepare for your pets too! Now go back to binge watching Netflix and on Monday you can educate / humble brag to your colleagues about how prepared you are! #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

09.01.2022 We get a lot of questions surrounding Total Fire Bans, like what are they, and what are the restrictions surrounding them? Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. The higher the fire danger, the more dangerous the conditions. Bush fires are more likely to spread and cause damage on days when the weather is very hot, dry and windy. These are usually on very high to extreme fire days. To reduce the risk of fires damaging o...r destroying life, property and the environment, the NSW RFS Commissioner may declare a Total Fire Ban (TOBAN). TOBANS can be issued at any time of the year, but are usually issued during the Bush Fire Danger Period. The statutory Bush Fire Danger Period is 1 October through to 31 March the following year, however may be brought forward or extended, pending on local weather and fuel conditions. TOBANS are usually declared in the afternoon for the following day, but can be issued on the day if conditions deteriorate quickly enough. TOBANS usually start at midnight and last for the following 24 hours. However during last summer, TOBANS were issued for sometimes 5 days at a time do to the high fire danger and dangerous conditions. So what does a TOBAN mean? 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. This includes incinerators or BBQs which burn solid fuel like wood, charcoal, or heat beads; All fire permits are suspended; and 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. To find out where total fire bans have been declared you can visithttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans, call the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 and also monitor weather reports on the radio, television and in newspapers. TOBANS are usually declared on days with higher fire danger, so remember to stay alert and up to date and have your Bush Fire Survival Plan ready #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

07.01.2022 It’s Friday, and after a long week I think it’s time to bust some myths! Myth: My home isn’t next to the bush so I am not at risk Fact: It is a common misconception that your property isn’t at risk because you don’t live right next to the bush. But did you know that over 95% of properties that burn down, burn as a result of ember attack, not as a result of direct flame contact. In extreme conditions embers can travel over 5 kilometres ahead of the fire front! That's why it ...is so important to have a plan, and to prepare your home. Get started with your plan now at: www.myfireplan.com.au #nswrfs #getreadyweekend

06.01.2022 Myth Busting time! Myth: Grass fires are less dangerous than bush fires Fact: Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire. They start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires will pose a serious risk in NSW this fire season so make sure you have a cleared area around your home. #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

03.01.2022 Happy Get Ready Weekend! We hope you have been enjoying these past couple of weeks of posts. We have a simple request for anyone reading this today, and we hope you can help us out; please, take 5 minutes out of your day to make or update your Bush Fire Survival Plan. As firefighters we are regularly asked by individuals in the community what they can do to help? Well one of the best things you can do to help us is to prepare yourself, your family, and your home for a bush f...ire. This past season we saw devastation and tragedy and as we said yesterday there is still a significant risk for this coming bush fire season. So please, sit down with your family and fill out your plan. Write a list of everything you need to do to prepare ESPECIALLY if you plan to stay and defend, and then tick everything off that list! A little bit of time now can be the difference between life or death when threatened by a bush fire. Get started with your plan: www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

01.01.2022 FIRE DANGER RATING | TODAY The Fire Danger Rating for the Greater Sydney Area TODAY is VERY HIGH. This includes the Northern Beaches area. With today’s deterio...rating conditions please ensure you: Report any unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) Check your Bush Fire Survival Plan to know what you will do if a fire starts near you You should keep yourself informed by using the Fires Near Me app or visiting the NSW RFS website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me #northernbeaches

01.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads! Maybe as a Father’s Day present you can help your dad prepare your home with some of the tips we shared yesterday. It’s time for some more myth busting! Myth: If there is a fire in my area, I will be told when to leave Fact: Bush fires are unpredictable and in dangerous conditions, you may not get an Emergency Alert message in time. It’s important that you stay up to date on conditions in your area and that you have made a Bush Fire Surviva...l Plan. Leaving early is always your safest option. #nswrfs #getreadyweekend #happyfathersday

01.01.2022 Everyone loves a barbie, it’s part Australian culture. A common question we get asked is about the use of gas BBQs, particularly if you can still use them during a Total Fire Ban (TOBAN). You can use a gas BBQ during a TOBAN, but there are some restrictions: - It must be on a residential property and within 20 meters of the house - Or it is in a designated picnic area and the bbq is approved by Council, National Parks and Wildlife Services or State Forests - It must always be... attended by a responsible adult - The ground within 2 metres of the bbq is cleared of all materials which could burn - You have an immediate and continuous supply of water available Remember to be extra vigilant if you are having a gas bbq on a TOBAN day. Make sure it is clean and without a large grease build up, well maintained, that your gas bottle has a working valve and is free from damage, and remember never put water on a fat fire! In case you were confused, BBQs which burn solid fuel like wood, charcoal, or heat beads cannot be used. #getreadyweekend #nswrfs