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25.01.2022 Tonight 219 Bega station attended Elgas for a P.I.P (pre incident planning). Shown below are LPG cylinders that have exploded from the Tathra fires and the more recent fires. Thanks to Clint Jamerson from Elgas for showing us through.

24.01.2022 EMERGENCY WARNING - Postmans Trail (Bega Valley LGA) Fire activity is increasing as conditions deteriorate. If you are in the areas of Yurramie, Candelo, Mogilla and surrounds, you are at risk and it is too late to leave.... Seek shelter if the fire impacts. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire by sheltering in a solid structure. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

22.01.2022 COVID - 19 UPDATE There are a few changes that have taken place with the way Fire and Rescue NSW operates that you might notice. We hope you understand and can help us through the next few weeks.... Some if the changes include: We are cancelling all non essential community engagements so we won't be able to visit your school or childcare centre to pass on fire safety messages for a while. If you visit a fire station for any non life threatening issues we are not going to be able to let you in. You may notice fire trucks at emergencies with fire fighters sitting inside. We are minimising the amount of fire fighters contact with the community. If you see us sitting in our fire trucks and not getting out this is not us being rude. Feel free to give us a wave from a distance we'll still wave back. We wont be able to show your kids our fire truck and let them sit in it for a while. And unfortunatly we won't be able to shake you hands for a while. Behind the scenes we are doing a lot of hard work to continously decontaminate our trucks, uniforms and fire stations to ensure us and our community are protected. Thanks for the support we could not do this without everyones support. #covid-19

21.01.2022 Thankyou for your service. RIP

20.01.2022 A number of evacuation centres are open for people affected by fires in south eastern NSW. These include: Eurobodalla LGA - Moruya Showground, Albert Street, Moruya; and Narooma Leisure Centre, Blue Water Drive, Narooma Bega LGA - Bermagui Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Lamont Street Bermagui; and Bega Showground, Upper Street Bega... Snowy Monaro LGA - Cooma Multi Function Centre, Corner Boundary and Cromwell Street, Cooma Check https://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au//disaster-assistance/disa for information about evacuation centres.

19.01.2022 Very exciting news for Bega and 219 station with the announcement of our new CAFS pumper coming to town soon.

18.01.2022 Overnight a southerly change impacted fires burning in the Bega Valley on the NSW Far South Coast. The Border Fire has continued spreading north towards Rocky Hall, while the Big Jack Mountain, Postmans Trail and Creewah Road fires merged. A number of spot fires are also burning to the north-east of Wyndham. Firefighters continue working to slow the spread of the fires ahead of a strengthening winds later in the day.... www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

15.01.2022 From all the crew at 219 station, we wish you a merry Christmas.

15.01.2022 TWO BEGA VALLEY COVID-19 CASES CONFIRMED Southern NSW Local Health District has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in the Bega Valley as at March 22 Confirmed case...s: *A Tura Beach resident, who is now in self-isolation after testing positive on return from traveling overseas. *A woman from Merimbula who contracted the virus after attending a wedding interstate who is now in self-isolation. Southern NSW Local Health District Public Health Unit is in contact with each confirmed case and their close contacts, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days from when they were last with the confirmed case. Four other cases have also been confirmed in southern NSW at Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Goulburn and Long Beach at Batemans Bay. Identifying close contacts ensures that those people who may be at risk take the necessary steps to avoid any further transmission. It is essential that everyone plays a part in containing the spread of COVID-19 by practising good hygiene measures including: *Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub. *Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed elbow. *Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms. * Stay home if you are sick. Southern NSW Local Health District has established COVID-19 Assessment Centres throughout the District including South East Regional Hospital in Bega. Any one heading to an assessment centre MUST call the SNSWLHD Central Intake Service 1800 999 880 (option 1) before attending. Kristy McBain - Mayor, Bega Valley Shire Council will make a video statement via Councils Facebook page at around 3:30 this afternoon.

10.01.2022 Happy Retirement Last night Bega 219 celebrated the Retirement of our former Captain Erni Vinicombe. Erni has been with fire & Rescue for 52yrs. From all the crew and their family we wish you the very best in your Retirement and you will be missed dearly. Thankyou for your support and dedication over the years.... We would also like to thank Assistant Commissioner Rob McNeil for coming all this way to celebrated this occasion. See more

09.01.2022 Watch and Act - Badja Forest Road, Countegany (Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley LGA) Fire activity is increasing due to high temperatures and strong winds. If you are in the area of Tanja and Dignams Creek, monitor conditions. Conditions are changing. Know what you will do if the fire impacts. Leaving early is your safest option.... www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

09.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast across south eastern NSW and the ACT for Saturday. Under these conditions, a number of fires will spread and may threaten properties. Embers may be blown ahead of fires and could start spot fires. This map shows the potential spread of fire.... The dark red areas show locations where fire may spread. If you’re in one of these areas, you may be impacted by fire. If your plan is to leave, leave early and avoid being in these areas during the heat of the day. The red dotted area shows locations which may experience embers. These may be blown from fires which are currently contained, or from fires as they spread. Watch out for spot fires and be ready to take action. If you choose to stay and are impacted by fire, you may not be able to leave. If you’re in one of these areas: - Check your bush fire survival plan. Know what you will do if the fire threatens your area. - Make final property preparations now. - Leaving early is your safest option. Don’t wait until it’s too late, as roads may be impacted. Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, the Fires Near Me NSW app, social media and local radio. If you’re in the ACT, monitor www.esa.act.gov.au. You can download higher resolution maps at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//fire-spread-prediction-for-sat

08.01.2022 As we all stand in our front lawns at dawn WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

07.01.2022 WATCH: How Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving Team One approached the task of recovering a NSW Rural Fire Service Bell UH-1H helicopter that was ditched in ...the Ben Boyd Reservoir, near Eden, NSW. The helicopter pilot was forced to ditch the aircraft on 9 January while supporting firefighting efforts at Clyde Mountain. The retrieval was conducted in partnership with the Fire and Rescue NSW Hazardous Materials Team (HAZMAT) and @AustralianArmy unit 5 CSSB. #Bettertogether #OurCommunity #AustralianNavy

05.01.2022 EMERGENCY WARNING - Badja Forest Road, Countegany (Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley LGA) There is an increase of fire activity in the areas of Tanja and Dignams Creek. If you are in the Dignams Creek area, on the western side of the Princes Highway, leave now towards Narooma if the path is clear.... If you are in the Wallaga Lake area, monitor conditions. Be alert for embers which may start spot fires ahead of the main fire front. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

05.01.2022 Fitness Drill 2020