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25.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the crew at 391 Murwillumbah.

25.01.2022 Firefighters are currently on scene at an Motor Vehicle Accident where a vehicle has impacted a building in Murwillumbah St near the Intersection of Queensland Road. The road is currently still open but the footpath is closed. Please avoid the area if possible.

25.01.2022 House Fire. Urliup. At 11pm last night firefighters were responded to a report of a house fire at Urliup. On arrival FRNSW firefighters were joined by firefighters from Murwillumbah Rural Fire Brigade and found a fire burning within a wall behind a stove and fridge. Electricity and gas were isolated and 2 firefighters from FRNSW in Breathing Apparatus entered the house and conducted an offensive attack extinguishing the fire and checked for fire extension in the wall and roof cavity. Both FRNSW and NSW RFS then conducted overhaul operations and ventilated the house. Also in attendance were NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance and Essential Energy . Another timely reminder to have smoke alarms installed.

23.01.2022 Last night at 2100hrs 391 firefighters were responded to a report of a house fire at Forest Way, Stokers Siding. En-route it was evident from the glow in the sky that there was a large fire at the location. Murwillumbah 391 were first arriving and confirmed that there was no house fire but there was a large bush fire burning and heading towards the National Park. Firefighters deployed lines of hose and started attacking one of the flanks of the fire. On arrival of the NSW Rur...al Fire Service @Burringbar Rural Fire Service sourced water from a nearby dam and ferried the water to our pumper to continue attacking the fire. 391 Firefighters were released by the NSWRFS at approximately 2330hrs and the scene was left with them. NSWRFS are continuing firefighting operations in an attempt to control the fire which is burning largely in inaccessible terrain. Also in attendance were Murwillumbah Rural Fire Brigade, NSW Ambulance, NSW Police Force and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 347 Kingscliff were on there way to assist but were called off to return to their area. See more

23.01.2022 Unfortunately due to the current COVID restrictions our normal local open day at the station has been cancelled. The good news is you can follow a virtual open day at the Fire and Rescue NSW Facebook page.

23.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN HAS BEEN DECLARED FOR TOMORROW Monday 23/11/2020 For the Tweed, Ballina, Byron Shires and entire Far North Coast. REPORT FIRES TO 000.... Total Fire Ban rules A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open. - All fire permits suspended. Report fires to 000.

22.01.2022 This is why social distancing is so important.Please listen and act so we can save lives and livelihoods.

21.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY | From our Fire and Rescue NSW family to yours, we wish all fathers and father figures in our community a safe and happy Fathers Day. We hop...e you have a special day. Remember, if you are attending a gathering today please do so responsibly and in accordance with the current restrictions. #MoreThanFire #Community #Father'sDay2020

20.01.2022 Firefighters from 391 Murwillumbah were responded to this accident last night. On arrival firefighters assisted paramedics and set up fire protection at the vehicle. Unfortunately the driver passed away at the scene.

19.01.2022 And we are on our way. Follow https://glympse.com/088S-YCJY for location updates.

18.01.2022 MVA that we attended on Christmas Day yesterday at Condong. Great teamwork by all emergency services.

18.01.2022 With an increase in the use of hand sanitiser, wed like to remind everyone that its contents are flammable. If youre planning a BBQ this weekend, please ensure that you completely dry your hands after using hand sanitiser before coming into contact with a naked flame. #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

18.01.2022 Today is World Health Day and we celebrate the hard work and bravery of all health and emergency workers during these unprecedented times. Together, we work to keep you safe and #ProtectTheIrreplaceable. #WorldHealthDay2020 #FRNSW #PreparedForAnything... #notjustfire See more

18.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came out on the street to welcome Santa with a huge smile and wave. Please feel free to share your photos and videos in the comments below.

18.01.2022 23/5/20 - 0108hrs Motor Vehicle Accident At 1.08am this morning firefighters were responded to a single vehicle MVA. On arrival firefighters found a vehicle had left the road, crashed into a drain continuing to finish up back in the middle of the road. The vehicle was extensively damaged with the rear wheels and axle being ripped from the vehicle. Fortunately no one was injured in the accident. Firefighters closed the roadway and on removal of the vehicle, cleaned up a large amount of oil and fluids to avoid them contaminating the nearby environment. Also in attendance were NSW Police Force.

18.01.2022 Yesterday firefighters were responded to a machinery fire at Condong. On arrival firefighters found a front end loader on fire. Firefighters in breathing apparatus extinguished the fire and limited it's spread through the machine. A small amount of oil escaped the machine during firefighting operations. This was contained and cleaned up by the 391 crew.

17.01.2022 4/4/20 - 0554hrs - House Fire - Bray Park Early morning call to a house fire in Bray Park this morning. On arrival firefighters found a fire on the verandah of a house burning an external wall and breaking a window of the house. The occupants had awoken and extinguished the majority of the fire with a garden hose limiting the spread into the house prior to our arrival. Firefighters extinguished the remaining smouldering fire, used a positive ventilation fan to remove smoke fr...om the house and utilised a gas detector to ensure the atmosphere inside the house was safe for re-entry. One of the occupants suffered some smoke inhalation and firefighters administered oxygen to the person whilst an ambulance was called. Please ensure you have working smoke alarms installed in your house to allow early detection of fires. Murwillumbah Rural Fire Brigade also attended and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 468 Tweed Heads were en-route to assist but both were not required. NSW Ambulance also attended.

17.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Lest we forget.

17.01.2022 Not just today but everyday.

17.01.2022 To commemorate Anzac Day this year due to the cancellation of official proceedings and with permission from the RSL sub branch, 391 Murwillumbah Station will be activating the stations Air Raid Siren at 0601hrs on Anzac Day and due to social distancing laws and in lieu of marching in the parade, firefighters are taking part in the driveway services that are occurring around the country.

16.01.2022 A timely reminder for solar system owners to ensure professional maintenance of their systems is kept up. Firefighters from 391 were responded to an electrical fire on the weekend. On arrival it was identified that a solar DC isolator had caught fire and was burning on the side of a house. Firefighters utilised a CO2 extinguisher to knock down the fire but due to the electrical current flowing to the isolator as the panels were still producing electricity the isolator continued to arc and smoulder. Fortunately Essential Energy were working a couple of streets away and were contacted to attend. Essential Energy workers managed to isolate the wires running from the panels to the isolator and the arcing stopped allowing full extinguishment. Thankfully the house was brick construction so the fire was confined to the point of origin. #FRNSW

16.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN TODAY For the Tweed, Ballina, Byron Shires and entire Far North Coast. REPORT FIRES TO 000.... Total Fire Ban rules A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open. - All fire permits suspended. Report fires to 000.

15.01.2022 This video shows what we firefighters experience when we enter a house to fight a kitchen fire. Thanks to FRNSW Station 83 for the footage of a kitchen fire they attended recently.

15.01.2022 BUILDING FIRE - 12.49pm - 11/7/20 Murwillumbah 391 along with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 468 Tweed Heads, Hazmat 468, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 347 Kingscliff, Murwillumbah Rural Fire Brigade and Cudgen Rural Fire Brigade were responded to Condong Sugar Mill after numerous 000 calls to a building fire on the eastern side of Tweed Valley Way. 391 were first on scene and confronted with a 4 storey industrial building alight with thick black smoke and flames visible. Firefig...hters in breathing apparatus entered the building and started to contain the blaze. Along with firefighters from 468 Alpha and the NSW Rural Fire Service the fire was extinguished in challenging and hazardous conditions including numerous materials alight including rubber from conveyor belts, electrical wiring, mulch, the risk of dust catching alight, working at heights and confined spaces. A great collaborative effort by both services. Also in attendance were NSW Ambulance and NSW Police Force. See more

15.01.2022 Well another Santa Run done and dusted. Thanks Santa for joining us once again. Huge shout out to Tweed Valley IGA for supplying the lollipops. A big shout out to the firefighters who volunteered their time to drive Santa around and distribute lollies for 5 hours in very hot weather and with no Aircon in the truck. We have booked Santa in again for next year.

14.01.2022 With an increase in vehicles on the road due to easing COVID restrictions and a bit of wet weather around please remember to remain vigilant when driving. Firefighters from 391 Murwillumbah have been responded to 2 serious motor vehicle accidents in the last 3 days where vehicles have left the road and impacted power poles. First one was Sunday night on Byangum Road where a vehicle has impacted a pole, snapping it off at ground level causing the powerlines to fall onto the v...ehicle and causing major damage to the electricity network. Second one was this afternoon on Tumbulgum Road where again a vehicle has left the roadway and impacted a pole causing extensive damage to the network. Both drivers were attended to by NSW Ambulance. Please stay safe. See more

14.01.2022 Despite the impact of COVID-19, we remain prepared for anything at any time, so rest assured well be available to respond in an emergency. Help us to ensure we're here to help you. #StopTheSpread #StayHomeForUs #AlwaysOpen #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire https://vimeo.com/402401496

13.01.2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of 5960 Senior Firefighter Mark White OAM AFSM. A massive loss to the firefighting community, the local St Mary...s community and the Fire and Rescue NSW family. Mark held the longest serving firefighter at St Marys, serving the community for close to 30 years. He was also the CEO of the Museum of Fire and was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) and the Order of Australia Medal for his service to the community. He will dearly missed. Rest In Peace.

13.01.2022 On this day 19 years ago, 343 Firefighters ran into the World Trade Center doing their job and never returned. 60 Police Officers didnt return home from that shift. 8 EMT/Paramedics heard their last call and didnt return home.... Today we remember their bravery and sacrifice.

13.01.2022 Vale Captain Drew Armitage 495036 Our thoughts are with Andrews family, friends and the crew from Fire & Rescue NSW Station 507 Woolgoolga.

11.01.2022 Last night Murwillumbah firefighters were responded to a motor vehicle accident on Kyogle road past Uki. On arrival firefighters found NSW Rural Fire Service on scene at a 2 vehicle accident were one vehicle had travelled down an embankment and ended up submerged in the river. Occupants of the vehicles were out and were being transported to hospital by NSW Ambulance. Due to this river being the main water supply for the Tweed Shire, the HAZMAT van from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 468 Tweed Heads attended to assist. Utilising an inflatable boat from the State Emargency Service firefighters set up absorbent booms around the vehicle to contain any leaks that had the potential to contaminate the waterway.

10.01.2022 "Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;... Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget.

09.01.2022 Know your risk and be prepared. Great video NSW SES Murwillumbah Unit

09.01.2022 Tonight, change your clocks, check your smoke alarms! 2019 Winter fire data shows that almost 25% of smoke alarms did not operate in house fires. Fire moves fast, and working smoke alarms are one of the best early warning signs. Dont risk it, test it. Working smoke alarms help save lives.... #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

09.01.2022 OUCH....Are you one of the many Australians that loves to go for long drives with your feet on the dash?? Well this video is for you! Every year, passengers sustain unnecessary injuries from travelling like this. Their legs are forced back at awkward angles into their face and chest in a matter of milliseconds. Please, watch this video and remind your family and friends about the importance of keeping your feet off the dash.

08.01.2022 DON'T OVERLOAD POWERBOARDS | With more people working from home, avoid the risk of a fire and do not overload power boards. Ensure that your electrical leads are not damaged or faulty and if they are, do not use them! #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

08.01.2022 Happy Easter from all firefighters at Murwillumbah Fire and Rescue station.

07.01.2022 International Women’s Day 2021 It was a fitting celebration tonight that our very own female firefighter Harmony was presented her NSW Premiers Bushfire Emegency Citation by Superintendent Greg Lewis on International Women's Day, along with other firefighters from Murwillumbah station. Today we’re celebrating the achievements of women and calling to action gender parity.... Harmony and her fellow female firefighters are fine examples of how pivotal women are in this occupation. They demonstrate strength, courage and dedication to their communities. #choseToChallenge

07.01.2022 Absolutely devastating news coming from Victoria as we learn of 4 Victorian Police Officers have passed away after being struck by a motor vehicle whilst on duty. Our thoughts are with those lost, their family, friends & colleagues.

06.01.2022 This fire was caused when wood stored too close to a combustion heater ignited - keep a clear area at least one metre around any heater in your house. For more fire safety tips visit fire.nsw.gov.au/winter #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

05.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE There are a few changes that have taken place with the way FRNSW Murwillumbah Firefighters operate that you may notice. We hope you understand and can help us through the next few weeks.... Some of 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 as we'll be more than happy to wave back. We won't 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.

05.01.2022 Just a timely reminder that as of the 1st of September 2020 we enter into our bush fire danger period. Subsequently, you will be required to obtain a permit fo...r lighting any fires on or after this date. If you require a permit, please contact the Tweed Fire Control Centre on 02 6671 5500. See more

05.01.2022 Extremely sad news of the passing of Senior Instructor Brian Aubusson. Such a great loss to us all. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and our colleagues that he trained and worked with. Rest In Peace "Aubo" He was a mentor to many and a great man.

04.01.2022 May the 4th is International Firefighters Day & also the feast day of St Florian, the Patron Saint of Firefighters. St Florian was the first known commander of one firefighting squad in the Roman Empire. He lost his life, as well as those of his colleagues, for protecting the same humane ideas which Firefighters all over the world share even today. Happy International Firefighters Day & to Firefighters everywhere stay safe!

04.01.2022 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 youve 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. Dont 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

03.01.2022 Postie can't find your house???? Not getting any mail???? Live at number 22???? Missing your mailbox????... We have had a mailbox mysteriously appear at the front of our station in Murwillumbah with number 22 on it. Comes complete with post ready for install. Private message us on this page if this mailbox belongs to you. We would love it to return back to its home.

02.01.2022 Solar panels are a very popular addition to homes, however fires involving solar panels have increased dramatically- almost 80% in the last five years. Solar pa...nels were found to be the cause of four fires in the last week alone and are up more than 20% from this time last year, with solar isolation switches causing almost half of all solar panel-related fires. NSW residents can play their part in ensuring solar panels are as safe as possible by making sure their solar panel system complies with Australian standards and using a qualified installer. It's always a good idea to do a license check with NSW Fair Trading before any work takes place. Remember, calling Triple Zero (000) for a fire emergency can be the difference between life and death, or a building or other property being saved or destroyed. For more information on solar panel safety, visit the Fair Trading website here: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au//during-th/solar-panels

02.01.2022 Busy afternoon and morning for Murwillumbah firefighters with motor vehicle accidents and a house fire. At 1445 yesterday afternoon we were responded to a vehicle that had collided with a tree on Alma St. Firefighters contained a fluid leak into the drain and closed the West bound lane to allow the vehicle to be recovered. At 0110 this morning we were responded to a motor vehicle accident where a vehicle had left the road and rolled multiple times ending up in a paddock rippi...ng the front axle and wheels from the vehicle. On arrival Murwillumbah paramedics were attending to 3 patients from the vehicle. Firefighters assisted the paramedics until the arrival of 2 additional ambulances. Firefighters were on scene for approx 1.5 hours. At 0339 this morning firefighters were responded to a house fire in Murwillumbah. On arrival smoke was issuing from the bottom level of a 2 storey house. Firefighters in breathing apparatus entered the lower level and found foodstuffs had caught alight on the stove causing extensive damage to the stove and wall behind. The power was isolated and the stove extinguished and smoke was removed from the house using our positive pressure ventilation fan. All persons were out of the house on arrival. Also in attendance to assist were Murwillumbah Rural Fire Brigade. With a bit of wet weather around please stay safe on the roads.