Empire Bay/Bensville Rural Fire Brigade in Empire Bay, New South Wales | Government organisation

Empire Bay/Bensville Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Empire Bay, New South Wales

Address: 7 Shelly Beach Rd 2257 Empire Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireBayBensvilleRFS

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25.01.2022 Last summer's bush fires taught us some terrifying lessons about the importance of being prepared and having a plan. Learn from the experience of others this bush fire season.

18.01.2022 Bensville Santa Run Thursday 10th from 1730

17.01.2022 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DfXdCAv9K9Q&feature=youtu.be Really great educational video for kids

16.01.2022 Great speech, this is what it has been like this season.

13.01.2022 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. Mak...e a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. Visit www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs See more

12.01.2022 We are prepared and we hope you are to.

10.01.2022 We are prepared, are you. Come and see your brigade for our get ready day this Saturday 1000 until 1400 at 7 Shelly Beach Rd, Empire Bay.

09.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Notification The NSW Rural Fire Service - Central Coast District proposes to conduct the following hazard reduction burns this week: Thursday,... 17th September Brightwaters Stage 1 HR - 11 hectares, southern side of Fishery Point Road, opposite Yarrawonga Park Rd, Mirrabooka, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Friday, 18th September Seahampton HDC HR - 22 hectares, HDC & Lake Macquarie Council, east of Fourth Street, George Booth Dr & M1 Pacific Motorway, Seahampton, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Rennie HR 9 hectares, Private Property 100 Narara Rd, Cooranbong, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Saturday, 19th September Acacia FT Stage 2 HR - 2 hectares, Central Coast Council, Pacific Highway, west of Colongra Bay Rd, Lake Munmorah, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Norah Head 2020 HR - 12 hectares, Darkinjung & Central Coast Council, north of Norah Head Sports Club extending to View Street & west of Barton Street, Norah Head, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Walkabout Wildlife Park HR - 1.2 hectares, Private HR at the entry to Walkabout Wildlife Park, Mount White, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Private HR - 5 hectares, Private Property 187 Waratah Rd, Mangrove Mountain, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Eraring Area B HR - 95 hectares, Private Property Eraring Power Station, 235 Construction Road, Myuna Bay, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Sunday, 20th September Eraring Area A HR - 21 hectares, Private Property Eraring Power Station, Rocky Point Road & Rail Corridor, Eraring, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. There will be smoke and fire activity visible from local roadways during and after the hazard reduction operation. Motorists in this area should slow down and take care if driving through smoke, including keeping windows up and turning their headlights on. Residents in this area should take the appropriate precautions including keeping doors and windows closed, remove washing from clothes lines and ensure any pets are in a protected area. Residents may also experience discoloured water due to firefighters extracting water from the water mains during the hazard reduction operation. Please note that the hazard reduction may be re-scheduled should weather conditions be inappropriate. Ongoing patrols of the burn will be conducted as required. PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

07.01.2022 A number of hazard reduction burns are scheduled over coming days in the Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter areas. Smoke is likely to settle across broad areas. I...f you have asthma or other health conditions, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice. See more

07.01.2022 As the weather starts to heat up, it's a good reminder for residents to start preparing your home for bush fires. Taking these important steps now, could make a...ll the difference if a fire was to threaten you and your home. It is also important to make sure you have a bush fire survival plan and have discussed and practiced it with your family. For more information on on making your plan, visit www.myfireplan.com.au

05.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence tomorrow (1 September 2020) in 21 local government areas. This means land owners and land managers in these are...as must now obtain a free Fire Permit from their local fire authority before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns. Even if you’ve been using fire for many years, safe burning is your responsibility. Contact your local Fire Control Centre to obtain your free Fire Permit and follow its conditions. Heavy fines apply for the unsafe use of fire or if your fire escapes. Don’t be the fire risk to your community. Use fire safely. For further information about the BFDP and Fire Permits, go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

04.01.2022 If we need to enter your property to assist you please think about access for us to help you.

02.01.2022 Empire Bay / Bensville Rural Fire brigade will be running a barbecue tomorrow (Saturday the 24th) at Bunnings Umina Beach. Come down grab a snag and say hello to the crew!