Castlereagh Zone RFS in Coonabarabran, New South Wales | Government organisation

Castlereagh Zone RFS

Locality: Coonabarabran, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6826 6300

Address: 111 Saleyards Road 2357 Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia

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

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21.01.2022 Total Fire Ban for North Western Weather District (Warrumbungle Shire) on Monday 30 November under VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating. Total Fire Ban rules No fires during a Total Fire Ban.... 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. The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property. Under certain conditions, the NSW RFS may issue a Harvest Safety Alert. For more information about fire danger ratings visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

18.01.2022 From today the 1st of October until the 31st March 2021, you require a Fire Permit to burn.

18.01.2022 You know the alert levels of Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning. The way these are displayed on our website and Fires Near Me NSW smartphone app is changing. Soon you’ll see these new icons. It’s part of the new Australian Warning System, to help you receive consistent information in emergencies no matter where you live, work or travel. While the icons may look different, what they mean doesn't change - you should check for information about what to do to protect y...ou and your family. Keep an eye out for the new icons later this week. Check https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../australian-warnings-system for info.

17.01.2022 Thanks to Gilgandra Shire for securing the bores for future water that RFS Brigades can access.

17.01.2022 Thursday 1st October is the official start of the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) for Castlereagh Zone and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents to prepare for the fire season now. During the Bush Fire Danger Period any person wishing to light a fire will require a permit in the following local government areas: Warrumbungle Gilgandra ... From Thursday 1st October 2020 until the end of the Bush Fire Danger Period on 31st March 2021, people wishing to light a fire in the open will require a permit, which are free and can be obtained from your local fire station or Fire Control Centre. Residents should prepare their property by removing flammable materials from their yards, clearing gutters of leaves, checking hoses and, where appropriate, conducting hazard reduction activities. While it is important to continue hazard reduction we have all seen the devastation that bush fires can bring to a community, so we strongly urge people to exercise caution when carrying out these activities. When conditions are particularly bad, such as on days of Severe, Extreme or Catastrophic Fire Danger, the NSW RFS may declare a Total Fire Ban, prohibiting the lighting of any fire in the open, even if you have a fire permit. Never leave a fire unattended and if a fire does escape, it is essential to call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond accordingly and minimise the damage. More information https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

16.01.2022 20 new members are undertaking the Bush Firefighter (BF) Training Course today at the Fire Control Centre, this course is teaching members the skills and ensuring they are ready for the fire season. The new members are from different Brigades across the Castlereagh Zone.

15.01.2022 Harvest Fires Crop and header fires carry a significant financial impact on rural communities. During Summer 2016-17 an estimated 40 headers were lost in NSW alone with an average cost of $750,000 per unit. That’s approximately $30 million in losses plus additional impact of lost crops. Your Crop = Your Decision It is your responsibility to limit the ignition and prevent the spread of fires from your property. This includes fires that may start due to harvesting operations.... The NSW RFS provides a number of tools to help farmers make the right decisions about harvesting operations that will reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading. These include Harvest Safety Alerts and the Grain Harvesting Guide. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//farm-fi/grain-harvesting-guide Stay up to date on fires in your area. Check your Bush Fire Survival Plan to know what you will do if a fire starts near you. For more information about fire danger ratings visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

14.01.2022 HEIGHTEN FIRE DANGER RATINGS AS HEATWAVE CONDITIONS FOR END OF SPRING AND START OF SUMMER. Hot temperature and strong wind will increase the Fire Danger Ratings starting Saturday 28 November and continue to Wednesday 2 December. Total Fire Bans (TOBANs) are likely under SEVERE Fire Danger Ratings and a Harvest Safety Alert is likely starting Sunday. ... All Fire Permits are SUSPENDED in Warrumbungle Shire (North Western Weather District) until Thursday 5 December. Stay up to date on fires in your area. Check your Bush Fire Survival Plan to know what you will do if a fire starts near you. For more information about fire danger ratings visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

12.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Warrumbungle and Gilgandra local government areas are advised to stop and check weather conditions before deciding to continue. Further alerts may be expected over the day. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide

12.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER RATING WARRUMBUNGLE SHIRE OVER WEEKEND OF 14 & 15 NOVEMBER. Warrumbungle Shire: The Fire Danger Rating for NORTH WESTERN today is Very High. Fire Permits are currently suspended. Gilgandra Shire: The Fire Danger Rating for UPPER CENTRAL WEST PLAINS today is High. Fire Permits are required.... Stay up to date on fires in your area. Check your Bush Fire Survival Plan to know what you will do if a fire starts near you. For more information about fire danger ratings visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

07.01.2022 Warrumbungle Shire (North Western Fire Area): With deteriorating weather and increasing fire danger ratings - all Fire Permits are suspended until midnight Tuesday 24 November. Gilgandra Shire (Upper Central West Plains Fire Area): The Fire Danger Rating is Low Moderate. Fire Permits are required. Stay up to date on fires in your area. Check your Bush Fire Survival Plan to know what you will do if a fire starts near you.... For more information about fire danger ratings visit [https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans)

06.01.2022 Total Fire Ban for Warrumbugle Warrumbungle Shire Council area on Monday 23 November.

04.01.2022 The brigade is down at Gilgandra Plaza for our Get Ready Weekend, please come along, meet your local volunteers and learn how best to prepare for this coming fire season.

03.01.2022 Total Fire Ban continues in Warrumbungle Shire Council under VERY HIGH Fire Danger for Wednesday 2 December.

02.01.2022 Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) for Warrumbungle Shire Council on Tuesday 1 December under SEVERE Fire Danger Rating. Gilgandra Shire Council will have VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating and ALL Fire Permits are suspend.

01.01.2022 Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) under SEVERE Fire Danger Rating for North Western (Warrumbungle Shire Council) on Sunday 29 November. For more information about fire danger ratings visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans