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Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Freemans Reach

Phone: +61 412 583 492

Address: 274 Kurmond Road 2756 Freemans Reach, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.frrfb.org.au

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25.01.2022 DID YOU CHANGE YOUR CLOCK? HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR SMOKE ALARMS? Working smoke alarms can help save lives. Check yours / replace your batteries this weekend!

25.01.2022 We are mourning the loss of our colleagues who are always up in the sky watching out for us. #FRRFB

24.01.2022 A total fire ban is in effect for the duration of today Monday, December 30. No open fires Stay up to date should a fire occur:... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me ~ set your watch zone Call Triple Zero to report any fires #FRRFB

23.01.2022 Change your clock. Check your smoke alarm. #FRRFB

23.01.2022 Today we reflect and pay tribute to these brave men who so tragically lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to their families and friends as well as to other members of communities across our nation who also tragically suffered loss. Let us give thanks and forever remember them.#FRRFB

23.01.2022 Section 44 to be revoked tonight. Well done to all involved! #FRRFB

23.01.2022 The RFS involvement with the flood clean up has now come to an end. At the height of the flood approx 1/3 of our brigade area was under water. Once again, Mother Nature threw challenges at all of us across the Hawkesbury ...and once again, we have taken on those challenges. Our brigade put in a huge effort over the past 2 weeks. We are proud of the effort and commitment of our members in supporting you, the wider community and assisting the SES in evacuations and recovery fol...lowing flood. #FRRFB

22.01.2022 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS WEEKEND? PREPARE YOUR HOME...Even if your plan is to leave early, the more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack. A well prepared home can also be easier for you or firefighters to defend, and is less likely to put your neighbours' homes at risk. A well prepared home will also give you more protection if a fire threatens suddenly and you cannot leave. Here are some basic maintenance tips to prepare ...your property: * Clean your gutters of leaves and twigs * Install metal gutter guards * Repair damaged or missing tiles on the roof * Install fine metal mesh screens on windows and doors * Fit seals around doors and windows to eliminate gaps * Enclose the areas under the house * Repair or cover gaps in external walls * Attach a fire sprinkler system to gutters * Keep lawns short and gardens well maintained * Cut back trees and shrubs overhanging buildings * Clean up fallen leaves, twigs and debris around the property * Have hoses long enough to reach around your house * If you have a pool, tank or dam, put a Static Water Supply (SWS) sign on your property entrance, so firefighters know where they can get water * Check and maintain adequate levels of home and contents insurance. Ensure it is up to date. You can assess your risk using the bush fire household assessment tool: https://assessmyrisk.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ #FRRFB

22.01.2022 For localised updates, please check this link.

22.01.2022 A very big MERRY CHRISTMAS from todays Gospers Mountain crew and from the whole of Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade. We appreciate the love and support from our community more then ever

21.01.2022 Tomorrow NSW will experience very dangerous fire conditions, with Catastrophic fire danger forecast for Greater Sydney, Illawarra / Shoalhaven and Southern Ranges. Lives and homes will be at risk. A Total Fire Ban is in place for the whole of the state. People in areas of Catastrophic fire danger should avoid bush fire prone areas and identify safe locations in their area such as large towns, cities and shopping centres. The Fire Danger Ratings are being constantly monitored ...and may change throughout the day. Freemans Reach will have crews manning the truck across the whole weekend day and night. More information is available at http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-in/dangerous-fire-conditions

20.01.2022 Stay safe and wishing everyone a HAPPY EASTER! #FRRFB

20.01.2022 Farewell to our amazing leader! Thank you Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons for everything you did for our service. Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade wishes you all the best in your future endeavours.

19.01.2022 Gospers Mt Fire activity increasing near Bowen Mountain.

19.01.2022 A total fire ban is in effect for the duration of today Sunday, November 29. No open fires Stay up to date should a fire occur:... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me ~ set your watch zone Call Triple Zero to report any fires #FRRFB

19.01.2022 SANTA RUN - CANCELLED! It is with heavy heart and great disappointment to inform you that tomorrow's 2020 Santa Run has been cancelled. Due to the COVID situation unfolding across Sydney, NSW RFS activities are now restricted to essential only.... Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade would like to thank you for your understanding at this time and we will be back out in the community as soon as permitted. Stay safe! #FRRFB

19.01.2022 How good is this!? Hopefully nearing the end of this campaign

19.01.2022 Big thanks to Hawkesbury Events & Hawkesbury City Council for a great day down at Australia Day on the Hawkesbury! Some great conversations, smiles and maybe a few little future firefighters #FRRFB

19.01.2022 Only call 000 if you see an unattended fire as smoke continues to settle in the area.

18.01.2022 This year, our "Get Ready Weekend" will be held both online and in person (with social distancing observed) at Sciberras Fresh Fruit & Vegetables -Freemans Reach on SATURDAY 19TH SEPT. Look out for our preparation tips and myths in your newsfeed & join us for the "Get Ready Weekend". MYTH: There is nothing left to burn in NSW.... FACT: Only 6.9% of NSW was impacted by bush fire in the 2019/20 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 www.myfireplan.com.au https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #FRRFB #getreadyweekend

17.01.2022 We are down at Australia Day on the Park 2020! Come say Gday and have a look over the truck

17.01.2022 WHAT WILL YOU PACK IN YOUR BAG? Don't get caught unprepared this bush fire season. NOW is the time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit! The 7 ESSENTIAL items to pack in your Survival Kit are; ... - portable battery-operated radio; - waterproof torch; - spare batteries; - first aid kit with manual; - woollen blankets; - emergency contact numbers; - drinking water. BEFORE YOU LEAVE.... add cash and credit cards; medications and toiletries; special requirements for children, the disabled or the elderly; a mobile phone and charger; important documents; and a change of clothes for everyone before you leave. Don’t forget to prepare for your pets too! Keep your Emergency Survival Kit in a waterproof storage container in a location that is easy to get to and that the whole family knows about. Head over to myfireplan.com.au to learn more. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/lea/important-items-checklist #getreadyweekend #FRRFB

17.01.2022 Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade extend our sincere condolences to Hill End Rural Fire Brigade volunteers and their families and in particular to the Shanahan family following the passing of fellow volunteer, Jim Shanahan, a member of the Hill End Rural Fire Brigade.

17.01.2022 Guess who's coming to town!!

16.01.2022 A massive congrats to two of our trainees who completed their basic firefighter assessment today! Thanks for sticking around during our busy fire season guys... we cant wait to see you out on the fireground now #FRRFB

12.01.2022 Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade sends our condolences to the families of these two Heroes Were also thinking of everyone at Horsely Park RFB and hope that they can get back out there soon and join us doing what we all do best. RIP

10.01.2022 Freemans Reach 1 assisted NPWS today with the Scheyville National Park Hazard Reduction alongside fellow RFS crews. First day on the fireground for one of our new firefighters Rolf! #FRRFB

09.01.2022 Freemans Reach RFB send all our condolences and love to the family and fellow brigade members after last nights tragic incident.

09.01.2022 ONE MORE SLEEP UNTIL SANTA ARRIVES!!! We're all getting very excited here at FRRFB and looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow as we guide Santa around. A few important things for everyone to remember:- SAFETY: Whilst Santa is travelling through your street, please remember to keep a safe distance from ANY moving vehicle and ensure children are supervised at all times.... HEALTH: Maintaining social distancing, Santa will have a sufficient supply of mini individually sealed lolly bags. PATIENCE: Everyone loves to say "hi" to Santa...our friendly Freemans Reach RFS Team will endeavour to keep Santa to his schedule. We will keep you updated tomorrow on Santa's schedule as he travels through our village.

09.01.2022 Some good news out of this rain!!

08.01.2022 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK! We are proud to be apart of an amazing Volunteer organisation helping serve our community. Thanks to Hawkesbury City Council for your support

08.01.2022 If youre planning on having an open fire over this long weekend and across this non Fire season period then you must read and comply with Hawkesbury City Council rules and regulations. Freemans Reach RFB wishes everyone a safe and happy (distanced) Easter!! https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/media/forms/open-burning

08.01.2022 DON'T FORGET.... #FRRFB

08.01.2022 Our Freemans Reach crew enjoying the 46 degree heat while on stand-by at the station today.. #FRRFB

07.01.2022 DONE AND DUSTED. Today marks the end of the Fire Season, it has certainly been six months that we would rather not have experienced. As we continue to live through these unprecedented times, we havent really had time to reflect on the devastating fires. Whilst we focus on getting through the current situation, the members of the Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade would like to sincerely thank you, the residents of our community for the phenomenal support that we received thro...ughout the entire fire season just gone. Your support and generosity went a long way to keeping our spirits high and pushing on day after day through what was the longest and largest campaign in our history. Our focus now is to keep our members and community healthy, whilst maintaining our readiness for emergency response. Rest assured, the RFS have strict measures in place to help protect our members, who are also members of our community. Hence, you might not see us out and about training or doing maintenance for a while but we are most certainly still on call 24/7 For now though, take care, look after each other and lets get through this together. We can look forward to enjoying the simple things in life once again. Bruce Earle Captain Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade #FRRFB

07.01.2022 Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade wish each & everyone of you and your families all the very best for Christmas & the New Year.... #FRRFB #xmas2020

07.01.2022 Thank you Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.

07.01.2022 Our condolences are extended to fellow colleagues at Bilpin brigade following the passing of Albert Newtown. Albert was recently recognised for 70 incredible years of service protecting his local community and was an important part of the Bilpin brigade. Our sincere condolences also to Albert's family and friends.

06.01.2022 STAY CALM! SANTA IS ON HIS WAY... #FRRFB

06.01.2022 Gospers Mountain Fire already at Emergency Warning this morning. Please stay up to date and if youre in a bushfire prone area, then the safest place is not to be there. #FRRFB

06.01.2022 A total fire ban is in effect for the duration of today Saturday, January 4. No open fires Stay up to date should a fire occur:... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me ~ set your watch zone Call Triple Zero to report any fires Our thoughts are especially with our fellow colleagues down in the south of the state, lets all get through this day unscathed #FRRFB

06.01.2022 A total fire ban is in effect for the duration of today Tuesday, December 31. No open fires Stay up to date should a fire occur:... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me ~ set your watch zone Call Triple Zero to report any fires #FRRFB

05.01.2022 A total fire ban is in effect for the duration of today Friday, January 3. No open fires Stay up to date should a fire occur:... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me ~ set your watch zone Call Triple Zero to report any fires #FRRFB

05.01.2022 Tomorrow! Come down and say hi #FRRFB

05.01.2022 You mightve seen some movement on that vacant lot up on Kurmond road, well thats because construction on our new station officially began today!! #FRRFB

05.01.2022 Have a great New Year everyone! #FRRFB

04.01.2022 Welcome to Freemans Reach three newest firefighters! Congrats on passing your assessment. See you on the fireground fellas! #FRRFB

04.01.2022 \\ Captains Christmas Message // Wishing our wonderful community a very Merry Christmas. The members of our brigade would like to sincerely thank you all for the overwhelming support and donations that have come our way. It is truly humbling. ... Our volunteer members are just ordinary people amongst our community, no different to anyone volunteering in the school P&C or a sporting club but right now they are making an extraordinary effort to protect our wider community. Your support, whether it be through social media, signs on gates etc, waving to us on the road or through the generous donations of water etc and surprises when we arrive home at our station, goes a long way to keep our spirits high and keep battling on against this mega fire. I would also like to commend the members of our brigade who have committed so much time and sacrificed family and work time, to keep our truck out on the fire ground. Its been very challenging and we havent always been able to put a crew on the truck for a shift but with around 40 crews and over 2000 member hours to date, I have nothing but praise for our members. The commitment, professionalism, reliability and standard of fire fighting that our guys and girls have maintained is extraordinary and something I am very proud about. And to our crew out today on Christmas Day, we thank you so much. Heres a few photos from the last 7 weeks, plenty more to come. Merry Christmas, we hope you all have a great day. Best wishes, Bruce Earle Captain Freemans Reach RFB

04.01.2022 A total fire ban is in effect for the duration of today Friday, January 10. No open fires Stay up to date should a fire occur:... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me ~ set your watch zone Call Triple Zero to report any fires #FRRFB

03.01.2022 NEW STATION UPDATE If you’ve been for a drive past the new station site lately, you will have noticed a fair bit of progress. The 100,000 litre tank is finished and the station is on the rise with the block wall and under slab plumbing well underway. How good is that view too!... #FRRFB See more

03.01.2022 Distinctive Image keeping our guys looking neat and cozy in our new gear at training this morning. Great to see our BF trainees get back into their course today! #FRRFB

03.01.2022 Out & about - assisting with clean up & flood recovery... #FRRFB

03.01.2022 We're in for a few hot days ahead.... Stay vigilant. Stay cool. Drink plenty of water and look after those around you including the elderly and your pets #FRRFB

03.01.2022 Road closures update.

02.01.2022 PILE BURNING IN THE HAWKESBURY Winter is the time when many residents prepare their pile burns. All residents who plan to conduct a pile burn must read and co...mply with all open burning conditions which includes filling out the online form at least 24 hours prior to any intention to burn. All approvals are suspended on No Burn Days. In order to gain approval to burn in the open, you must satisfy either of the two criteria below: 1 Land that is 4,000 square metres (one acre) or greater OR 2Land is designated as Extreme Risk under the Hawkesbury Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (properties located at Bowen Mountain, Colo Heights, Lower Portland, Tabaraga Ridge Kurrajong Heights, The Islands Estate, Blaxlands Ridge and Yarramundi under the Hawkesbury Risk Management Plan.) If your property does not satisfy either of the two criteria above, please contact Council on 4560 4444 to discuss. Burning shall only be conducted between the hours of 8am and 5pm on any day. Piles must be constructed and burnt in accordance to the NSW RFS Pile Burn Standards https://bit.ly/3fCQhhG NOTE: BURNING OF FLOOD WASTE IS NOT PERMITTED On-the-spot fines of $500 for an individual and $1000 for a corporation may be issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act for those that do not comply. In the event of a prosecution, the maximum penalty is $5,500 for an individual and $11,000 for a corporation. Heavy fines may also be issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. Follow this link for the full details and online form for Opening Burning in the Hawkesbury www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/_resources/forms/open-burning

02.01.2022 We will be at Sciberras Fresh Fruit & Vegetables -Freemans Reach on Saturday 19th of September from 9am for Get Ready Weekend. Come by for a chat on how you can help us this summer by preparing your property and your family. We will have a few live examples with us to show you how you can do this... #FRRFB

01.01.2022 It certainly was a hot one yesterday! FIRE DANGER RATINGS give you an indication of the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. The higher the fire danger, the more dangerous the conditions. You can check ratings on the NSW RFS site. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans... Today's rating is LOW-MODERATE #FRRFB