Coonabarabran Rescue Squad in Coonabarabran, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Coonabarabran Rescue Squad

Locality: Coonabarabran, New South Wales

Phone: +43 1 300872777

Address: Essex Street 2357 Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia

Website: http://rescue.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Do you know what to do if your vehicle contacts powerlines? Whether you're involved in harvest, operating high loads, or on your daily commute make sure you kno...w what do if your vehicle contacts any part of our network. Stay in the vehicle, if safe to do, and call 000 immediately. If you must leave the vehicle, you must jump and land with both feet together, then shuffle until you are at least 8 metres away. Read more or order our free safety stickers at essentialenergy.com.au/safety #stayclearwhenpowerlinesarenear #empoweringsafety See more

23.01.2022 Thank you David Elliott MP for this invaluable life saving equipment.

19.01.2022 #COONABARABRAN: Namoi Street is closed in both directions due to flooding. Avoid the area and do not drive through flood water. Updates: www.livetraffic.com

16.01.2022 Coonabarabran Rescue Squad have recently purchased a new marquee in order to keep our patients and rescue operators safe in all conditions. We would like to thank Warrumbungle Shire Council for partially funding the project, with the remainder of costs supplied by our fundraising efforts. #vrarescue

14.01.2022 Jeanette and Daniel at the Coona community trade show #vrarescue

12.01.2022 Annual General Meeting Notice. We would like to welcome any interested community members to the Coonabarabran Rescue Shed Essex St Coonabarabran on the 5th of August 7pm. #vrarescue

11.01.2022 Coonabarabran Rescue Squad have just returned from the Warrumbungles National Park after assisting emergency services extract a patient with a medical episode. #vrarescue more footage to follow.

10.01.2022 We would like to congratulate Tony Cole on being awarded life membership of the Volunteer Rescue Association. Tony has given 30+ years of dedicated service and is a true asset to the squad, as well as the community. The sacrifices that Tony and his family have made to help ensure an entire regions safety for such a length of time is truly phenomenal. Congrats Tony and thanks for your amazing commitment!! #vrarescue

10.01.2022 Newel Highway now re openedNewel Highway now re opened

10.01.2022 Coonabarabran Rescue Squad responded with Police and Ambulance to assist with a vertical rescue in Binnaway. Patient located and extricated prior to our arrival without injury. #vrarescue

07.01.2022 The Rescue Squad have had a busy week responding to multiple calls for assistance with storm damage throughout our region. Thanks to all of the members of the public who have provided their time and machinery to help out as well!! What a beautiful community we live in :-) #vrarescue

06.01.2022 Coonabarabran Rescue Squad are currently assisting with a livestock rescue, following a truck rollover. Incident occured south of Coonabarabran on the Newell Hwy. Please avoid the area if you can. #vrarescue

06.01.2022 Fundraising Event for Shannon Hollibone Shannon Hollibone has been a member of NSW Police Force since 2009. Shannon transferred to Coonabarabran Police Station to perform duties as the Lock Up Keeper in May of 2014 with his wife, Nikki. Unfortunately, in December of 2014 Shannon received the devastating diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic colorectal cancer and was given a life expectancy of six months after the cancer had spread throughout his liver, lungs and colon. Shannon at...tended Sydney for treatment where he was subject to radiation and chemotherapy. During his treatment Shannon and his wife would travel to and from Sydney on a week on, week off basis. Shannon would attend Coonabarabran Police Station for duties for the entire week he was in Coonabarabran during the middle of his treatment. In 2016 Shannon was awarded a Rotary Customer Service Award for his dedication and commitment to New South Wales Police Force. Since his diagnosis, Shannon has undergone countless surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Shannon has turned up for work at Coonabarabran after every treatment showing great dedication to NSW Police, the Coonabarabran community and his work colleagues. Unfortunately, in 2020 Shannon’s health again deteriorated where he was admitted into Hospital and received further news that the cancer has spread throughout his bones including his skull, jaw and ribs with no treatment options available. On Tuesday 28th July 2020 Shannon was the proud recipient of a Commissioners Commendation for Outstanding Service. Sadly on 30th July 2020 Shannon passed away leaving behind his beloved wife and fourteen year old daughter, Mackenzie. Coonabarabran Police will be holding a fundraising event to raise funds to support Shannon’s family. The event will be held at Coonabarabran Bowling Club on 22nd August 2020 from 2pm. There will be bare foot bowls, a live auction, 100 club raffle and a BBQ available. If you wish to attend could you please let the staff at Coonabarabran Police Station know for catering purposes. The 100 club raffle will be at Coonabarabran Police Station and drawn at the event. Please visit the station if you wish to participate and pick your winning number. Each number will be $50 with the following prizes; 1st prize - $1000 2nd prize - $500 3rd prize - $250 If you are unable to attend the Police Station please contact us on 02 6842 7299. Payment for an entry to the 100 club can be made into the Coonabarabran Social Club account (BSB: 815000 ACC:35001) for those unable to attend. NSW Police Legacy will be promoting an online appeal for donations for Shannon and his family if you wish to donate. These details will be forward on in the near future once we have received them. We hope to see everyone in Coona for an afternoon of celebration for Shannon. Coonabarabran Police

05.01.2022 Be prepared as stay safe people.

04.01.2022 NEWELL HIGHWAY CLOSED The Newell Highway has been closed in both directions due to the impact of the Yearinan Station Rd bushfire near Bugaldie. Motorists s...hould use the Oxley Hwy, Kamilaroi Hwy between Narrabri and Coonabarabran, via Gunnedah. This diversion is suitable for all vehicles. Allow 60 minutes extra travel time. The fire, which has already burnt 600 hectares, is spreading quickly on the western side of the Newell Highway near the Pilliga Nature Reserve. An emergency warning has been issued. Residents in the Dandry Road, Tandarra and Galaxy Estate areas have been told to seek shelter as the fire approaches.

03.01.2022 Coona VRA would like to thank the Regional Australia Bank for there Community Partnership Program and there contribution this year. Well done to President Brad for putting in 110% and accepting this donation Congratulations all

03.01.2022 We have been working hard to ensure we are ready to respond to any rescue situation. Some pics of our members recently. #vrarescue

02.01.2022 Congratulations to our long serving Patron Jeanette Missile Capewell for winning the NSW Volunteer Award for the Orana Region. She is a hard working volunteer for our squad and a number of other organisations throughout our town. Well done Missile.

02.01.2022 Thank you to the Matrons for their donation this year from the proceeds of their latest function. Well done again Brad for accepting this cheque, you have hit the ground running. #vrarescue

01.01.2022 Yesterday the squad were responded to the Baradine area to search for 3 missing children. After a coordinated and significant search by emergency services well into the night, the children were located without serious injury. Thanks to all the fellow services that worked tirelessly on this one. #vrarescue