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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the 49 members of East Kurrajong Brigade who last night were presented with the NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation, in recognition by the NSW Government, on behalf of the community, for those who played a role in the 2019-20 bushfire season. On this day a year ago, EK Brigade was in the field combatting the growing menace of the Gospers Mountain fire as it was impacting properties in Colo Heights. Last night, members were practising safe distancing to receive their presentations both in person and via the virtual world of zoom. What a difference a year makes!

22.01.2022 The cooler weather provided a good opportunity to put the new EK7 through its paces with some drills today. And it’s always great to get the chance to do some training with our friends from Blaxland Ridge Rural Fire Brigade. Don’t forget our community BBQ on Saturday 1st Feb.

21.01.2022 With great sadness, we announce that this year's East Kurrajong Santa Run has been cancelled due to an increased level of Covid management. We hope to be able to find a suitable opportunity to meet with our community some time in the early new year. East Kurrajong Brigade wishes everyone a safe and merry Christmas.

21.01.2022 The sausages are ready Come on down Free Community BBQ 12-3pm today

20.01.2022 Newsflash just in.......We’ve just finished working out the details with the elves..... Santa has confirmed that he will be visiting the East Kurrajong area, escorted by East Kurrajong RFS members on the afternoon of Thursday 24th December. Stay tuned for more details closer to the date, but I know Santa is looking forward to meeting everyone after missing out last year!

15.01.2022 Don't forget: Our community BBQ is still on tomorrow from 12-3pm at 1088 East Kurrajong Rd, East Kurrajong. Come along and say hello, and join us for a sausage sandwich or two. Hope to see you there.

12.01.2022 The Gospers Mountain fire is now contained. After lightning started the fire on October 26, it has burnt through more than 512,000 hectares across the Lithgow,... Hawkesbury, Hunter Valley, Cudgegong, Blue Mountains and Central Coast local government areas. The firefighting effort has seen a range of local, interstate, federal and international agencies involved. Containment took longer than expected due to unfavourable weather conditions, however due to our hardworking crews, we have achieved that today. It is important to remember not to be complacent as there are still a few months of the bush fire season to go with some bushland that still has not been burnt.

10.01.2022 Do you have a pile in the back paddock ready for lighting? You don’t need a permit from the RFS outside the fire danger season, however you still need to comply with all requirements of the open burning policy from Hawkesbury City Council. Now is the time to start preparing your property for next fire season, but don’t be the one to get an unexpected visit from us because you forgot to do the right thing. Please read all of the conditions on the council website carefully so you know what, when and how to burn. It’s easy! https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/media/forms/open-burning

09.01.2022 Planning to burn off? Due to strong winds across the weekend it may be best to postpone any private burn offs. Our firefighters have already attended a number of escaped burns over recent days. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/pla/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

04.01.2022 A successful day for EK crews undertaking hazard reduction burns as part of the Willmott HR at East Kurrajong. A huge thanks to our good friends from Tennyson RFS Brigade for all of their help today. 2 sectors done, with another 2 still to go for this burn.

01.01.2022 We're hoping to see you today for a free BBQ and a friendly hello. Pop on down and say 'Hi' anytime between 12 and 3 today. Come and check out our new Cat 7 tanker, share some of your stories from the recent fires, talk to us about preparing your properties and reducing hazards over the winter season, and perhaps pick up a new membership application form.