NSW RFS in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

NSW RFS

Locality: East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

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24.01.2022 Vale - Brett Burke (aged 57) Brett was a member of Louth Park Rural Fire Brigade form the early 90's. Brett was an active firefighter and held a number of positions in his time at the Brigade including Training and Permit Officer, Deputy Captain (1996 & 1997), Senior Deputy in 1997. He was also Brigade President in 1995 and 1998 before transferring to Thornton Brigade in 1998. Thank you for your contribution to our Brigade and the Rural Fire Service.... Rest In Peace.

24.01.2022 East Maitland’s Category 1 tanker was also in attendance at this mornings accident on the expressway.

23.01.2022 With the start of the 20/21 Fire season today how is your plan looking?

21.01.2022 The NSW Rural Fire Service including East Maitland Rural Fire Brigade will be conducting the following Hazard Reduction Burn this Saturday 10th October from 10am. Bloomfield Colliery HR- 55Ha on the Bloomfield Colliery site, off Four Mile Creek Road, Ashtonfield. Smoke and different activity may be visible from the surrounding areas during and after the Hazard Reduction operations. ... Ongoing patrols of the burn will be conducted as required. For a list of planned Hazard Reduction Burns, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr Source: NSW RFS Lower Hunter NSW Rural Fire Service

13.01.2022 East Maitland and NSW RFS - Lochinvar Brigade Brigades also on scene to assist with the structure fire at Gilleston Heights. Both RFS units deployed Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) teams to assist F+RNSW. A great display of the two services working collaboratively.

11.01.2022 To all of the mothers out there on your special day, the mothers of our firefighters, the mothers who are firefighters and to our amazing wives and partners who are mothers as well. We wouldn’t be here and couldn’t do what we do without you. Happy Mothers Day.

08.01.2022 A message from Lower Hunter with reference to consideration before you light up and the notification of your intention to commence a burn.

08.01.2022 East Maitland Cat 9 and Cat 6 crews assisted a number of Group 7 Brigades at the the Daracon Hazard Reduction Burn today. Around 17Ha of land strategically burnt to remove fuel loads.

07.01.2022 4th January 2020 Currowan Fire Shoalhaven Dunmore 1 Crew 5 Overrun Dash Cam... Timely reminder how quick a fire can impact under a southerly wind which hits 10 minutes earlier than forecasted. Our Brigade was tasked to undertake property protection ahead of the Southerly Wind which is expected to hit around 19:10 hours in Tomerong. 18:59.14 Crew has set up for property protection and receiving supplies from other units. You will notice there is no current wind in the area. 18:59:24 Southerly wind begins to hit the area. 19:00.05 Crew brace for property protection, which is out of view on the left side of our truck. 19:00.10 Day turns to night. 19:00.25 Ember attack commences. 19:00.40 Southerly wind hits at 100kph. 19:01.00 Extreme ember attack, spot fires and overrun hits our crew and truck. 19:01.22 Crew member activates cab sprays to protect truck as fire spreads rapidly to the North. 19:01:35 Crew continue to protect themselves, property and truck. 19:02.14 Cab sprays turned off. Visibility still poor with ember attack continuing to hit. 19:02.40 Cab sprays activated again for protection. This goes to show what happens in just over 3 minutes. The crew continues for another 9 minutes on the ground bringing a massive positive outcome, with a complete safe crew, protected truck and property saved. People are reminded to adhere to the warnings when given from the appropriate services as this is not a pleasant place to be when a fire impacts at any time, especially at short notice. Ensure your Bushfire Plan is in place. Kind Regards Dunmore RFS.

03.01.2022 Sincere thanks to the Rotary Club of East Maitland and the The Windsor Castle Hotel (whose patrons support the Friday night meat raffle) for their generous donation. We have purchased eskies for food and water on our trucks and a new workbench for our maintenance team. Our volunteers really appreciate the support from our local community.

03.01.2022 NSW SES are currently experiencing high call volumes due to weather and flash flooding impacts in #Newcastle and surrounding areas. Please be patient when you contact 132 500, we will get to your call as soon as possible. In life threatening emergencies call triple zero (000).