Fire & Rescue NSW Station 455 Rutherford in Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia | Emergency rescue service

Fire & Rescue NSW Station 455 Rutherford

Locality: Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: 40154055

Address: 2 Mustang Drive 2320 Rutherford, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 || GAS LEAK || We are currently on scene at a Gas Leak on Bunning Avenue, Rutherford. Please avoid the area as the road will be closed until the leak is repaired. Also in attendance: Jemena... #MoreThanFire #PreparedForAnything #FRNSW

21.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET | On Remembrance Day, we pay our respects to those who died fighting to protect our nation. If you’re attending an event in NSW today, please remember to stay COVID-safe by physical distancing, wearing a mask where necessary and following the current rules for gatherings. Together, we will remember them. ... #RemembranceDay2020 #MoreThanFire #Community

20.01.2022 Today we performed a PIP (pre incident plan) at Airds of Lochinvar. This gives us thorough knowledge of the building fire safety systems and the location of equipment that we need to access in the case of a fire. This information is saved and available through our MDT (mobile data terminal) so that en-route to a fire call we have all the relevant information at our finger tips. #ProtectTheIrreplaceable #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire #FRNSW

17.01.2022 || TRAIN FIRE || 23rd November 15:29pm Crew from 455 Rutherford were responded to a Train Fire at Lochinvar. On arrival crews from FRNSW and RFS found the engine compartment was alight and all personnel had self evacuated the locomotive. Crews quickly rendered the area safe whilst monitoring hot spots utilising the TIC. A job well done by all. #RFS #DCLH2... #HAZMAT #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire See more

16.01.2022 || STRUCTURE FIRE || 6th January at 0742hrs, CP455 and HT455 along with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 374 Maitland and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 373 East Maitland were called to reports of a house alight in Maitland. CP455 was first arriving and on scene crews were confronted with the house well alight at the rear of the property. Crews quickly got to work extinguishing the fire, limiting its spread to the back end of the house, however the house was severely damaged by fir...e and smoke. The fire is believed to have been caused by a toaster that has failed and was left unattended. This is a timely reminder that we need to KEEP LOOKING WHEN COOKING, even if it’s an everyday appliance. #keeplookingwhencooking #PreparedForEverything #FRNSW Also in attendance: NSW Police Force NSW Ambulance (Photo taken by fire fighters bodycam)

16.01.2022 EAST MAITLAND | Multiple Fire and Rescue Stations from the Newcastle Region including Fire and Rescue NSW Station 374 Maitland Fire & Rescue NSW Station 455 Rut...herford Newcastle Fire Station Fire and Rescue NSW Station 382 Morpeth and Fire And Rescue NSW Station 454 Tarro responded to a house fire early this morning and while the house was totally destroyed by fire, there is a happy ending to this tail. Six residents had managed to self-evacuate when crews arrived however, the family dog, Betty, was still trapped inside the home. Thinking the worst, firefighters worked for over an hour to bring the blaze under control. Towards the end of operations, with the structure badly compromised, crews noticed Betty moving through the rubble of the second story towards a balcony. Firefighters were able to use a ladder platform to lift Betty safely from the balcony and into the arms of her worried owners. Betty was very happy to be rescued and is being treated by the local veterinary clinic but is expected to make a full recovery. #MoreTheFire #PreparedForAnything #DogRescue

15.01.2022 || ASSIST THE PUBLIC || 8:35am, 1st December 2020. Crew from 455 Rutherford were called to assist the public. On arrival, a member of the public had rescued a baby kookaburra who had fallen 10 metres out of a hollow, located in a gum tree. The baby was placed safely and gently back in its nest. A great result for all. #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFires

14.01.2022 FIRE SAFETY #08 | Most home fires are caused by cooking left unattended. The risk is real. Remember to keep looking while cooking, and check you've turned off the stove or appliance when you're done. For cooking safety tips, visit us: https://fal.cn/3ckfu

14.01.2022 FIRE SAFETY TIP #12 | If there's a fire in your home, get out fast. A home fire escape plan helps. Get out, stay out. Never go back inside a burning building, even for your phone, wallet or a pet. Fire kills, and your life is too important to take that risk. Visit us for more home fire safety tips: https://fal.cn/3coqW

14.01.2022 From all of us at Rutherford Fire station, we wish you and your loved ones a happy, safe and peaceful festive season. Remember to call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency and keep safe this summer. Safety tips are on our website: https://fal.cn/3cpxg... #MoreThanFire #PreventionAndEducation #Christmas #KeepLookingWhenCooking

13.01.2022 || Multiple Incidents || Last night 8th of January 455 crews were kept busy attending 3 incidents during the night. The first call came in at 2052hrs where we were called to reports of 2 cars alight. On scene firefighters found 1 car alight on the side of the road and got to work quickly extinguishing the fire.... The second call came in at 2225hrs where we were called to reports of another car fire in the industrial estate behind our fire station. Using our Hazmat tanker To gain access, crews quickly extinguished the fire. Both cars were completely destroyed. The third call came in at 0109hrs with reports of a single car MVA (motor vehicle accident) crews cleaned up the debris and rendered the area safe before heading back to station. #PreparedForAnything #FRNSW

11.01.2022 FIRE SAFETY TIP #09 | Make sure you and your family are prepared for anything this summer. Check for fire hazards around the home, such as overloaded power boards. For more fire safety tips visit fire.nsw.gov.au/summer

11.01.2022 Today we attended a Hazmat Incident along Kyle Street, Rutherford. Firefighters donned fully encapsulated suits and entered the premise to identify the substance. The substance was sampled, contained and the area rendered safe. #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire #FRNSW #HAZMAT Also in attendance: Newcastle Fire & Rescue 260... Fire and Rescue NSW Station 374 Maitland Fire and Rescue NSW See more

10.01.2022 || CALL OUT || 11:58am, 17th November. After a busy morning, HT455 and P455 were responded to another call out to assist other agencies. Decontamination area was established and with crews in BA, they conducted atmospheric monitoring on the premises and assisted in the process to remove overflow substance from bunded areas. In attendance: NSW Ambulance NSW Police Force EPA... #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire #FRNSW See more

10.01.2022 We’ve worn masks to protect you for a long time. Now we need you to wear yours to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our way of life.

09.01.2022 Fire & Rescue NSW station 455 Rutherford currently has vacancies for the role of retained (on-call) firefighter. Fire & Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) retained (or on-ca...ll) firefighters are everyday men and women who balance their work, study and family commitments with a critical ‘on-call’ role in their local community. Retained firefighters work as part of a team to provide, when needed, an extraordinary service to their community. Our firefighters respond to a wide variety of emergency incidents including building fires, grass and bushfires, chemical & HAZMAT incidents, motor vehicle accidents and much more - no two jobs are the same. This is a paid part-time position with entitled annual leave and superannuation contributions. Some of the requirements of being a Retained Firefighter are that: - You must have a current NSW driver's licence; - You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia; - You must live and/or work within a reasonable distance of Rutherford Fire Station to respond promptly to emergency incidents; - Day time availability (between 6am & 6pm) is preferred. If you are interested in this role,apply by clicking (or copying and pasting) the link! https://jobsnsw.taleo.net/careersect/rff_eoi/jobdetail.ftl Join the team that protects the irreplaceable.

09.01.2022 There has been a Total Fire Ban declared today! But what does this actually mean? There is always a little bit of confusion around what we can and can’t do around Total Fire Bans. When a Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) is declared this means as the public we must; Have NO fires in the open for cooking or camping.... NO welding or grinding to be conducted outdoors, NO barbecues using solid fuel such as wood, charcoal or heat beads. NO lighting fires in the open. Farmers should reconsider any tractor work/slashing on their properties. We can still use gas and electric BBQs as long as it is controlled by an adult and a continuous water source is nearby (e.g garden hose). If you see a fire please report it to 000 Immediately! #preparedforanything #FRNSW #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

09.01.2022 Footage of our firefighters at today’s Structure fire. Remember never leave cooking appliances unattended and always Keep Looking When Cooking!

09.01.2022 || Car Fire || 0522hrs, 3rd of January Yesterday morning CP455 & HT455 responded to reports of a vehicle fire in Rutherford. On arrival crews found a car well alight and got to work extingushing the fire before returning to station. The car was completely destroyed & police are investigating.... In the video you will see the reaction of hot magnesium and water. Magnesium reacts with water to produce hydrogen. The magnesium vapour produced when it burns, reacts extremely quickly due to the high temperature, This produces heat very rapidly and when water is added to the mix can cause the explosive-like reaction. #Preparedforanything #FRNSW Fire and Rescue NSW NSW Police Force

09.01.2022 How good would this be , 44 meters in the air

06.01.2022 TRAINING Tonight 455 brushed up on their road crash rescue and rescue saw skills! Holiday season is fast approaching and unfortunately motor vehicle accidents happen more often during these times so it’s important we keep these skills up! Even though Rutherford fire station is not a primary rescue station we are still able to assist our friends NSW Ambulance and other Fire & Rescue stations. #MoreThanFire #preparedforanything #FRNSW

05.01.2022 || HAZMAT Incident || Good job to our HAZMAT techs, Fire And Rescue NSW Station 454 Tarro and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi

05.01.2022 ||ANIMAL RESCUE|| 14:25pm, 18th November. Crew from 455 Rutherford were responded to an Animal Rescue. A small kitten had manage to find his way down a narrow drain pipe. Quick thinking from our QF Powell, a make shift animal rescue pole was created, which FF manage to pull the kitten from the pipe unharmed. A great outcome for all. #ProtectTheIrreplaceable #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire #FRNSW

05.01.2022 FIRE SAFETY TIP #10 | Only use decorative lights that have an Australian Standards label and follow manufacturer's instructions on setting up and operating. Inspect the plugs and leads of used decorative lights to ensure they are in good working order. If in doubt, replace the lights.

05.01.2022 FIRE SAFETY TIP #11 | When using a lithium ion battery charger, to charge new toys and gadgets - never leave the battery on charge for longer than needed and always charge on a non-combustible surface like a tiled or concrete floor. Never charge on bedding, because the heat generated from the charger can lead to an electrical fire.

05.01.2022 || MVA PERSONS TRAPPED || 12:58pm 1st December 2020 Crew from 455 Rutherford were called to an MVA Persons Trapped. On arrival, all personnel were outside the vehicle, the area was rendered safe. #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire

03.01.2022 || HAZMAT DRILL || Yesterday November 30th, Fire + Rescue firefighters from 455 Rutherford, 418 Paxton, 202 Abermain & 432 Raymond Terrace participated in a joint HAZMAT drill at Rutherford fire station. firefighters had to work together to secure the scene and identify what the mystery spilled substance was, neutralise and render the area safe. With Rutherford having a hazmat appliance (HT455) these joint training drills are a great way for other fire stations to gain know...ledge and experience around hazmat techniques and the gear we use. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 418 Paxton Fire and Rescue NSW station 202 Abermain Raymond Terrace Fire & Rescue #MoreThanFire #preparedforanything #FRNSW

02.01.2022 With very hot and potentialy windy conditions a Severe fire danger is forecast for the Hunter area tomorrow Sunday 29th Nov 2020. A Total Fire Ban has been declared!

01.01.2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic changes the way we go about our lives, our firefighters and support staff continue to ensure we remain prepared for anything. You may see our firefighters wearing a mask, we'd appreciate it if you could also wear yours if we visit your home or workplace.

01.01.2022 NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK | Every day across NSW, emergency services personnel respond to crashes, breakdowns and other incidents on our roads which can place u...s at risk. Help protect us, while we protect you When you see flashing lights, move over and slow down #NRSW #DriveSOS