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Locality: Engadine, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9520 5854

Address: 22 Ferntree Road 2233 Engadine, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 This morning we had an alert come through to us that something suspicious was happening at the station... upon checking security footage we were relieved to find out it was actually Candy the Elf getting up to mischief!!! We think she was just letting us know that although Santa can’t come round on the truck tonight - she’s still keeping a close watch on all the kids to make sure they are behaving

23.01.2022 We are tracking our way down Mountain Street and currently saying hi to the folks on the corner of Mountain Street and Canyon Place...welcomed by this cute little fuzzy one!

23.01.2022 What would you pack? Think ahead and have it ready to go. Talk to your family so they know exactly what they need to have and when to have it!

23.01.2022 Our local counterparts playing an important role in the flood effort. We work alongside each other often in various incidents and roles and we are super proud of all their efforts during such a significant and difficult event. Well done to each and everyone of you

23.01.2022 Candy is keeping track of Santa for us via the GPS and sending lots of love to everyone during this tough time of the year. Stay safe!

23.01.2022 About to turn into Albatross! Next streets are Oriole and Spoonbill then o towards Mannikin!!! https://glympse.com/0B8P-29RJ

22.01.2022 A crew is attending a call this morning, which appears to be a hotspot/reignition of the Bundanoon Rd Hazard Reduction, which was carried out on Friday. This fire has appeared on the Fires Near Me app, and is already 'Under Control. There is no need for alarm at this moment.

20.01.2022 Santa is getting ready to leave Engadine’s Station 13...stay tuned for updates. You can track Santa’s path by following the link below in Glympse... https://glympse.com/0DHQ-XSSK (If you are using an android phone click ‘I agree’)

20.01.2022 A year ago today we had two crews out at the Green Wattle Creek Fire, along with so many other crews battling it out on the fire ground from Balmoral to Tahmoor and everything in between. Our very own crews found themselves in the thick of it and yet somehow the worse was yet to come. It was a day that changed so many lives, not only those within the service but right across the nation, as we lost two NSW RFS firefighters, Geoffrey Keaton and Andrew O’Dwyer that night out in... Buxton when a tree crushed and overturned their Horsley Park tanker, injuring several others in the vehicle and sending shock waves across the state. While we pause to reflect on the events of that evening, we acknowledge the courage and enormous loss, effort and toll this season would go on to take on our fire fighters, their families and our communities across NSW and grieve the loss of several other fire fighters over the following months. It is important that we check in on those still affected, suffering, grieving and rebuilding and resolve to hold them all steadfastly in our hearts and minds during yet another difficult period ahead of us. Much love and light to you all. Never forgotten and always cherished.

19.01.2022 Good Evening Bundeena, NPWS has advised that the Woodfield Ave Hazard Reduction is likely to take place this coming Wednesday 16/9/2020. This is an extremely im...portant Hazard Reduction, which is a priority for National Parks in providing reduced fuel loads around the Woodfield Ave area. During the Hazard Reduction you will see an increased presence of NSW Rural Fire Service, NPWS and FRNSW vehicles in the area we ask that motorists are extra vigilant with increased movement of emergency service vehicles. With this Hazard Reduction smoke will be seen from Maianbar and Bundeena we ask that 000 is only used to report fires with no NSW Rural Fire Service or FRNSW in attendance. We will provide further information as it becomes available.

19.01.2022 And again today we pause to reflect on a life lost too soon protecting others in a season like no other. Thank you for your sacrifice Colin and much love and light to your beautiful family, friends and colleagues as we hold them all in our hearts once again.

19.01.2022 Due to increasing COVID-19 case numbers in NSW, NSW Health strongly recommends people in NSW wear a mask at all times when in indoor areas. The areas where ma...sks should be worn include: Shopping centres, supermarkets and retail services Public transport Healthcare facilities Aged care facilities Remember, COVID-19 spreads more easily indoors and in settings where you can’t physically distance. Situations where mask use is not expected include: In your home Infants or young children unable to tolerate mask use Where there is a relevant medical condition There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. For the latest case locations, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

19.01.2022 With forecast strong winds and an already soaked landscape, there is an increased risk of falling trees. This can often result in power lines being brought down. Call '000' in emergencies or 132 500 for NSW SES assistance

19.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP With no live local Engadine RFB Get Ready Weekend event for bushfire safety tips this year as covid number restrictions have ruling ours out - we are doing an online live question and answer session that we will post up. As a starter - what sort of things do you guys and girls want to know about bushfire safety, hazard reductions and warnings that we could refresh for you, inform you about or show you etc???... We’d love your input so we can tailor it to our own community

19.01.2022 Can you imagine? Check out the video below to understand why it is important to be ready for the Bush Fire season. A Bush Fire plan is not a one time thing. I...t should be revisited every year and adjusted where needed. Remember you can get a fire plan from your local brigade, Fire Control Centre, download the App ‘MyFirePlan’ or download a plan from the NSW RFS website and look under ‘Resources’.

18.01.2022 A great insight into weather conditions from Inspector Scott Deller regarding this weekends weather as we move into a heatwave, that despite the current La Niña, could well cause problems for firefighters should a fire occur both locally and afar. Prepare now and know what you would do if a fire was to start near you... Review your plan and ask yourself - HOW FIREPROOF IS YOUR PLAN???

18.01.2022 Santa is making his way around Albatross!!!

18.01.2022 Earlier today we had one of our members join a Sutherland contingency to help out flood affected areas to our North. We wish Susie Corby and the rest of the crews a safe journey while they help out those who are once again doing it tough.

17.01.2022 We’ve heard from Santa and he will be on his way through Engadine and Woronora Heights again this Christmas... all be it with a different flair! Due to COVID and associated health and safety precautions, weve had have a good think on how to keep everyone safe and so with that has come some unfortunate but necessary changes to the way we do our runs. In saying that, we trust you will all still have a great time catching Santa on his run around town as we turn up the Christmas ...Music and spread some Christmas cheer Keep an eye on the page for the run maps and dates which will be placed up shortly! Here’s a few of the changes: This year will be more of a slow gentle parade as Santa will not be able to exit the Vehichle, so we can keep our social distancing practices up and thus, keep our community safe (and Santa of course!) We will not have designated stoping points as these generally attract large numbers of people which is something we need to be mindful of. Instead, we will try to cover more areas as we progress along the routes at a gentle pace! To help you find where we are on our runs, we will have a live Santa Tracker so you can find us if we can’t make it down your street Unfortunately we won’t be handing out candy canes this year as Santa is not able to jump out and have his usual high fives however we do promise a hearty Ho Ho Ho and lots of the usual Christmas Cheer! As we’ve all had a rough year with plenty of financial challenges we are asking that you please keep your spare change in your pocket this jolly season and have an extra Santa cookie with the family instead

17.01.2022 The app has had a gremlin play with it... we are at warrangaree drive! https://glympse.com/0B8P-29RJ

17.01.2022 FACT: Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire, they start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires will pose a risk in NSW this fire season so mak...e sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare your property at www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs See more

17.01.2022 Check these live events out on Sunday online during the day! Well done Heathcote for organising We will be posting up our own recorded question and answer segment based off the questions we’ve received from our community members, later on Sunday evening with members online from 7pm to 8pm to answer any other burning questions.

16.01.2022 It might be raining but that doesn’t mean we can sit back and forget the bushfire season is on the way!

16.01.2022 And it’s not over yet - the rain is set to keep falling! Please stay up to date with emergency warnings and heed advice put out by emergency services.

15.01.2022 A reminder that a 45 hectare hazard reduction burn will be undertaken at Woronora Heights tomorrow (Fri 18/9), pending no shower activity overnight. Approximate...ly 90 firefighters from the NSW RFS, Fire and Rescue NSW and National Parks will participate in this important activity, commencing around 9am. Firefighters will be operating on Bundanoon Road during the morning which will require the northbound lane to be closed. Traffic controllers will allow access north/south via a single lane. A speed reduction will be in place for the duration. A helicopter will be operating in the area from around midday. Our boats will be operating along the Woronora River. Smoke is expected to blow towards Menai and Barden Ridge during the majority of the day. Once the activity is completed it will provide protection to 150 homes in the area.

15.01.2022 After a lovely sunny day, Candy is sitting back and relaxing at home, COVID style, after cleaning the gutters and clearing over hanging branches... keeping COVID and Bushfire safe

15.01.2022 MYTH - There’s nothing left to burn... we’ll be right this summer Fact: Only 6.9% of NSW was impacted by bush fire in the 2019/20 fire season. This means there is a significant bush fire risk for the coming 2020/21 fire season. It only takes 5 minutes to improve or make a plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival. Get ready now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

14.01.2022 A special thank you to the lovely person who left us a beautifully hand painted stone at the station last night. We appreciate the effort and your kind thoughts and it will take pride of place at our station.

14.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION - WEDNESDAY 16 AND FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2020 On Wednesday (16/9), National Parks and Wildlife Service have scheduled to undertake a... 15 hectare hazard reduction burn near Bundeena. NSW RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW will provide assistance and once the activity is completed, the activity will provide protection to homes in the Woodfield Avenue area. On Friday (18/9), NSW RFS crews will undertake a 44 hectare hazard reduction burn at Woronora Heights, known as Bundanoon Road West. Over 100 firefighters including Fire and Rescue NSW will participate, including the use of a helicopter. Due to fire operations, Bundanoon Road will be closed northbound during the morning, however traffic control will be in place managing the movement of traffic north and southbound. As a result, minor delays are expected. If you could please share with those you know in both areas.

13.01.2022 Several streets have been impacted by what appears to be small tornado or heavy downburst in Chester Hill. Crews are currently tarping houses and removing trees fallen onto the street and properties.

12.01.2022 The weather is set to heat up significantly over the weekend and through to Tuesday in some places so please take the time to review your Bushfire Survival Plan and prepare early in case of fire!

12.01.2022 Kangaroo Ridge Fire Update Fire continues to burn east of the Princes Highway South of Heathcote, North of Waterfall. The fire remains at ADVICE and there are currently no threats. Engadine 1 Alpha is returning home with 1 Bravo taking over for a few more hours this evening. Thanks to our crews for their hard work today! ... Abaroo Hazard Reduction burn continues to the West of the highway in this location. Significant smoke is likely to impact the highway. A wind change tonight is expect to push smoke to the north under the influence of southerly winds. This will likely cause significant smoke impact on the areas of Heathcote and Engadine. Remember Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke from entering your home. Remove washing from clotheslines. Ensure pets have a protected area. If you’re driving through a smoky area, slow down, keep your windows up and turn your headlights on. Don’t call Triple Zero just to report that it’s smoky. Save Triple Zero for emergencies. Stay Up to Date www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

12.01.2022 We are on our way Woronora Heights Follow us here: https://glympse.com/0B8P-29RJ... Here is a Glympse of my location: https://glympse.com/0E9F-5ZBV

11.01.2022 Today Engadine Rural Fire Brigade held an awards ceremony where some members were presented with a certificate, a cap and a pin to thank them for their efforts in the NSW bushfires of 2019/2020 . We thank the local member for Heathcote Mr Lee Evans MP, Mr Frank Zumbo (assistant to Federal Minister C.Kelly) and RFS Inspector Ugo Tolone for handing out the NSW Premiers Bushfire Emergency Citations and also handing out Long Service Medals to 2 of our members . Lucky for us we have a catering crew who put on a lovely lunch for all of us to enjoy after the ceremony .

11.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Jodie, Jack, Julian and Greg who successfully passed their Basic Bush Fire Fighter course today after months of training through some challenging times and restrictions on training numbers etc. Thanks goes out to our training team of Pete, Kev, Duncan, Warwick and others who chipped in over the last few months. Well done all ... So now we’ve done some prep work for the fire season - we were wondering what are you guys doing to get ready?!!! #getreadyweekend #nswrfs #grw2020

10.01.2022 We are currently on the corner of Range Place ans Mountain Street...keep a look out for Santa and say hi! Track us here https://glympse.com/0DHQ-XSSK

10.01.2022 *** Dangerous Fire Weather ***

10.01.2022 Don’t forget! Santa is coming to the Ridge Road area tonight To track Santa on his runs, just before we head off, a post with a URL Link to the app Glympse will be placed up. Simply click on the link once posted and you can see us travelling live through the streets of Engadine

09.01.2022 With steady winds from the north, smoke from a hazard reduction burn being conducted on North Head (Manly) is being blown over the shire. This smoke may persist for some time under this weather pattern. A small fire started earlier today in the vicinity of the clay target club off Heathcote Road, but was quickly brought under control by the NSW RFS brigades that attended. The Kangaroo Ridge fire at Sutherland remains under control. ... For live updates, we encourage community members to download the 'Fires Near Me' app and set up a 'watch zone' which will alert you to fires around a specified area.

08.01.2022 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. We will remember them. Lest we forget.

08.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Notification - Tomorrow Tuesday 8th September

08.01.2022 Engadine catering team has been hard at work making sure all the firefighters & support staff are being well fed & hydrated. With the help from Mikes Grill & Bar and GK's Yerros we got 170 dinners out last night & we thank these local buisnesses for their support. The catering team also made up 50 lunch bags late last night & delivered them early this morning to the crews headed out to the fire via helicopter. Another 70 lunch packs made & delivered today. Dinner is next

07.01.2022 Today we sent a crew to Wisemans Ferry to help with the recovery effort. The crew worked hard throughout the day clearing out flood damaged furniture and equipment and removing thick layers of mud from cabins and homes along the Hawkesbury River. Job well done

07.01.2022 Incoming hot weather will bring with it an increase in fire danger over the weekend. Stay safe, and get prepared.

07.01.2022 *** TOTAL FIRE BAN declared for tomorrow ***

07.01.2022 Thinking of all the people affected in the USA

07.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend 2020

07.01.2022 Today we stop to reflect on the day that was, this time last year and remember the life of Sam McPaul, taken too soon from his family, mates and community whilst protecting life and property. Our hearts go out to Sam’s family, friends and fellow RFS Members not only during the difficult days but every day. Loved and cherished. Never forgotten.

06.01.2022 Dangerous fire weather is forecast tomorrow and will affect the Sutherland Shire with a likely Fire Danger Rating of Severe. This is due to a recent dry spell of only 5mm over November, strong and gusty North Westerly winds, high temperatures and low humidity. So, while you’re flaked out in front of the fan or air con - have a chat to the family about your Bushfire Survival Plan in case you need to take action! #howfireproofisyourplan

05.01.2022 Crews from Engadine RFS are again attending to the Bundanoon Rd/Woronora Heights Area, where the warmer weather and winds are causing small unburnt areas of the weekends Hazard Reduction area to flare up. Smoke may be visible in the area this afternoon. The wet weather overnight on Saturday and Sunday morning caused some areas of the burn to not completely remove the available fuel. This is allowing some areas to continue to smoulder, even with heavy rain. Planning is underway to finalise this work with a small additional burn on Thursday, weather permitting. Please stay tuned, details to follow in an upcoming post

05.01.2022 And they are off and rolling!!! Follow us here https://glympse.com/0DHQ-XSSK

05.01.2022 Members of Engadine RFS undertake regular firefighting training on Sunday mornings. This morning’s training consisted of pumping techniques, managing a fast-moving fire and radio communications. Training was undertaken at the station and around Woronora Heights. Santa is looking forward to visiting the residents of Woronora Heights tonight

05.01.2022 Every year Rotary NSW holds an Emergency Services Community awards night honouring those nominated members from all different emergency services departments. Deputy Captain Robert Cole from Loftus Rural Fire Brigade was a finalist in the RFS division and with the help from the FCC and members of our catering team they put on a special dinner for him & his family and members of Rotary to enjoy and to acknowledge his work with the RFS and for being a finalist . Well done Rob o...n a wonderful achievement . Our catering team would like to thank Mikes Grill & Bar for providing the dinners and also to Bel-lissima cakes for donating the edible RFS logo cake toppers that went on our cupcakes, thankyou . (We are extremely lucky to have a professional baker/dessert maker on our catering team and she whipped up these delicious cupcakes & tarts for our guests to enjoy & they didnt leave a crumb on their plates ) See more

04.01.2022 Santa and his elves have returned for a rest and would like to thank all the residents and visitors on our path tonight for coming out to say hi! See you all tomorrow night for the Woronora Heights run!

03.01.2022 FACT: There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. But if you and your home are wel...l prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Learn more and get ready at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #GetReadyWeekend #NSWRFS

02.01.2022 Today we had crews out at the hazard reduction burn at Woronora Heights. Our catering team spent a busy Thursday afternoon & evening shopping & prepping and today they made 90 lunch packs for the day crews and 12 dinner packs for the crews out tonight patrolling the burn .

02.01.2022 Just leaving Orion Street turning back onto Ridge Road...see you all soon!

02.01.2022 While we're unable to have our traditional Get Ready Weekend Open Day this year, we've produced this short video to help remind you how easy, and important, it is to have a good Bushfire Survival Plan. Visit https://myfireplan.com.au to get your plan started now, or to see tips on how to update and improve your existing plan!

02.01.2022 Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you in our beautiful community and beyond! We hope you have a safe, happy and healthy holiday and even better new year ahead

01.01.2022 Smoke Hazard The Princes Hwy is being intermittently affected by smoke between Heathcote and Waterfall. At this time the road is OPEN. This smoke is coming from the hazard reduction burn being completed to the west of the highway, and periods of heavy smoke are causing moderate traffic impact.... Stay informed by downloading the Transport for NSW Live Traffic App, and follow fire updates on the NSW RFS Website, or Fires Near Me app. Please drive to conditions and be aware of emergency services in the area.