Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade in Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Glenhaven, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: 9654 1244 (The Hills District Fire Control Centre)

Address: 11 Glenhaven Road 2156 Glenhaven, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.glenhaven.rfsa.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Were returning the favour. After helping us last fire season, 55 Australian firefighters will travel to the USA to assist with fires burning on the west coast. These firefighters will undertake specialist incident management, aviation & field supervision roles.

25.01.2022 What is a Pyrpcumulonimbus? This video explains how Pyrocumulonimbus clouds form and the impact on fire behaviour experienced.

24.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Today - Kenthurst (Marieba Rd) Please be mindful of smoke in the area. Only call 000 if you see an unattended fire.

23.01.2022 Great advice from our friends at Arcadia.

23.01.2022 Sunday 29th November - TOTAL FIRE BAN - Severe Fire Danger The Greater Sydney Region will be under a Total Fire Ban and experience Severe Fire Danger today, Sunday 29th November. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or carry out any activity in the open that causes or is likely to cause a fire.... Please report all unattended fires to 000 (Triple Zero) immediately. Have a Bush Fire Survival Plan ready and know what to do if a fire were to threaten you. Visit my fire plan.com.au for more information.

22.01.2022 Have you thought about where you would go if there was a fire in your suburb? What route would you take? This #getreadyweekend on 19-20 September chat with a firefighter about your bush fire survival plan. #prepared #nswrfs #greatersydneyAC

22.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES, for people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Distric...ts. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cessnock, Maitland, Penrith, Yarrowitch, Springwood and Bilpin. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Illawarra district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. For more information on this warning, visit the BoM: https://bit.ly/3fhY9D0

21.01.2022 ** ARE YOU READY?** This weekend is Get Ready Weekend. A time for residents to learn how to prepare their property and know what to do if a fire were to threaten. On Saturday, we are holding three informative street meetings for the residents of Glenhaven instead of our usual Get Ready Weekend Open Day. ... To ensure Glenhaven is prepared the street meetings will be held in key areas. Residents in these areas should have received a notification in their letterbox this week. If you have not received a flyer in your letterbox and wish to be involved or for more information, please contact us via this page or email us at [email protected]

20.01.2022 Have you got a plan?

20.01.2022 September 11th. A day that will live in infamy. On September 11th 2001, 2,753 people were killed. Of those who perished during the initial attacks and the subsequent collapses of the towers, 343 were New York City firefighters, 23 were New York City police officers and 37 were officers at the Port Authority.... We will not forget the ultimate sacrifice they paid. They were just doing their job.

19.01.2022 This weekend is Get Ready Weekend! A time to prepare your property and yourself for the bushfire season. Know what to do if a fire were to threaten.... This year we will be doing things a little differently. As we cannot hold our large event at the station we will be undertaking a series of small street meetings in Glenhaven. We have commenced a letterbox drop to advise residents of a time and place. For more information on being prepared visit rfs.nsw.gov.au

19.01.2022 Myth: There is nothing left to burn Fact: Only 6.9% of NSW was directly 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 See more

18.01.2022 The forecast fire danger rating for Greater Sydney and Illawarra regions is Very High today. If a fire starts in your area, know what your plan is and monitor updates here: http://ow.ly/yhkd50CkRzI #nswrfs #prepared #greatersydneyAC

17.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN - Severe Fire Danger The Greater Sydney Region will be under a Total Fire Ban and experience Severe Fire Danger tomorrow, Sunday 29th November. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or carry out any activity in the open that causes or is likely to cause a fire.... Please report all unattended fires to 000 (Triple Zero) immediately. Have a Bush Fire Survival Plan ready and know what to do if a fire were to threaten you. Visit my fire plan.com.au for more information.

17.01.2022 SAVE TRIPLE ZERO FOR SAVING LIVES NSW Ambulance and NSW Police Force are appealing to the public to only call Triple Zero in emergency situations to ensure paramedics can help those most in need. Please Save Triple Zero for Saving Lives.

17.01.2022 Glenhaven Carols Announcement Word just in from the Carols Committee ‘Unfortunately due to the ongoing Covid 19 restrictions, the Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel this years Carols event.... This year would have been the 20th year of the carols and certainly another one that the community would have enjoyed. To be able to adhere to the current government restrictions, the event would have needed to be significantly smaller, perhaps even a ticketed event which would have meant some people missed out. Restricting numbers to the Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight is something the Carols Committee couldn’t do as the carols is and always will be for the benefit of the whole community. The committee are working on an alternate Christmas surprise which will hopefully be announced next week. We sincerely apologise for this and realise that it will come with great sadness for many of those in the Glenhaven Community who look forward to this event year after year. We look forward to seeing you again next year!’

17.01.2022 One of many shifts to the Gospers Mountain fire in the Hawkesbury. What a difference a year makes.

17.01.2022 Every day you'll find #NSWRFS and Indigenous communities working side by side, sharing knowledge, experience and culture - it's a partnership we're proud to be celebrating this #NAIDOCWeek

16.01.2022 To the Fathers. To the ones that are near and the ones that are far, to the ones that are with us and the ones that have gone before us; Happy Fathers Day! This year, Fathers Day may look different to some. If you can, pick up the phone and give Dad a call. Put a smile on his face. ... In our brigade, family is important. Often some of our members are away on deployments for a significant period such as Mark, who was deployed to Canada for four weeks a few years ago. As you can see below his family were very welcoming when he returned. Phill was a previous Captain of our brigade, and his son Mitch followed Dads footsteps and joined the RFS and is now one of our Deputy Captains. Although Ivans son aint quite old enough to join us yet, he sure fits the part will all his gear!

16.01.2022 It’s been such a challenging year. Last New Year, our firefighters were working hard to save lives and protect our community. This New Year, we thank the incredible health and frontline workers doing the same tonight. However and wherever you’re seeing in 2021, stay safe. #nswrfs

16.01.2022 Today the brigade provided two crews to work on the Kemp HR at Glenorie. Todays weather conditions were favourable for Hazard Reductions with burns near us being undertaken in The Hills, Hornsby and Hawkesbury.

16.01.2022 Planning to burn off? Due to strong winds across the weekend it may be best to postpone any private burn offs. Our firefighters have already attended a number of escaped burns over recent days. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/pla/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

15.01.2022 A huge shout out to all our amazing fathers out there who do such an amazing job! Happy Fathers Day! #nswrfs

15.01.2022 ** Hazard Reduction Friday @ 5pm ** On Friday evening, at around 5pm, members will be completing a hazard reduction burn at Griffin Place, Kenthurst (next to... Kenthurst Park). Crews will remain on site until late in the night. Please be mindful of smoke produced from this burn as it will fall and remain in the area as night falls. Please take precautions to avoid the smoke where possible. This is taking place Friday evening so there will be no impact on Saturday sport at the park. As always, only call 000 if you see an unattended fire.

15.01.2022 Last night our brigade along with Kellyville Rural Fire Brigade responded to reports of a bushfire. Upon arrival we found a large pile burn alight. The pile was then extinguished. If you live within The Hills Shire Council the process to burn off is; 1. Notify the RFS that you wish to burn off by either... - Using the new online module rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify - Calling The Hills District Rural Fire Service Control Centre on 9654 1244 2. Read The Hills Shire Council Pile Burn Regulations and be sure to comply with these https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au//Burning-Regulations-Pile- 3. Notify your neighbours

14.01.2022 If you need assistance call the SES on 132500 For emergencies call 000 (Triple Zero) Stay safe.

14.01.2022 Myth #2: Grass fires are less dangerous then bush fires Fact: With the current rain, a lot of grass has and will grow leading into the summer season. Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire, they start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires also have the potential to start bushfires! Grass fires will pose a risk in NSW this fire season so make sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare your property at myfireplan.com.au

13.01.2022 You know the alert levels of Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning. The way these are displayed on our website and Fires Near Me NSW smartphone app is c...hanging. Soon you’ll see these new icons. It’s part of the new Australian Warning System, to help you receive consistent information in emergencies no matter where you live, work or travel. While the icons may look different, what they mean doesn't change - you should check for information about what to do to protect you and your family. Keep an eye out for the new icons later this week. Check https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//gen/australian-warnings-system for info.

12.01.2022 Today is Jersey Day - a campaign to raise awareness of organ donation. You can participate by wearing your favourite sporting jersey to school or work on Friday September 4, 2020 and begin the conversation with your friends and family about organ donation. In 2015 the Gremmo familys life changed forever when their eldest child Nathan, aged 13 was critically injured while crossing a road in Glenhaven. ... Generous and loving to the end, Nathan Gremmo became an organ donor, his last and most amazing gift was to save the lives of six people including five young adults and a baby. Wise beyond his years, he definitely was an extraordinary young man. Jersey Day was inspired to raise awareness for organ donation and honour Nathans legacy. Come on Glenhaven - Lets all get behind this great cause and support organ donation. For more information visit Jersey Day

12.01.2022 Today 5 members of the brigade; Allan, Darren, Chris, Mitch and Joel completed the Hydraulics Module of the Advanced Firefighter course. This completes the Advanced Firefighter course. Congratulations to these members and we are sure they look forward to continuing to learn and practice their skills.

12.01.2022 The NSW Police Force is now using geo-targeting to locate high risk missing persons, sending emergency alerts to mobiles in the area where the person went missi...ng. We remind you that if you receive a text message from 0444 444 444 this is an official alert to seek your assistance. This text will provide you with information and a link to an image.

12.01.2022 Controlled hazard reduction burning is taking place in a number of areas across NSW. Smoke from planned burns being undertaken by fire agencies and land manager...s over coming days may settle in parts of the Greater Sydney, Illawarra, Central Coast, Armidale, Inverell, Liverpool Plains and Mid Coast areas. There ia also a number of burns planned for regional NSW which may settle over broad areas. These burns will continue over coming days. For more information on hazard reduction burns, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr See more

11.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER Saturday 28th November for the Greater Sydney Region All Permits are Suspended... Call 000 (Triple Zero) to report any unattended fires.

11.01.2022 How prepared are you? Due to Covid-19 we wont be holding our usual Open Day at the station, however as it is such an anticipated event in the Glenhaven calendar and a very important one for the community, we will still ensure you are prepared. This year we will bring the event to you! We will be holding a series of Street Meetings where numbers will be much smaller than our large event which usually sees in excess of 300 attend the station. ... Stay tuned for more information.

11.01.2022 COVID-19... giving you time to slow cook that secret family recipe, but making you wary of going to the shops. Easy solved! Come raid our herb garden. Recent rain has given us an abundance of rosemary, thyme, oregano and parsley. You can also spruce up your place with lavender to impress those people you arent hosting for dinner parties.

10.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER Monday 16th November for the Greater Sydney Region All Permits are Suspended... Call 000 (Triple Zero) to report any unattended fires.

10.01.2022 Have you seen Ryan?

10.01.2022 Today we stop to remember Firefighter McPaul.

10.01.2022 Today, May 4th, is recognised as International Firefighters Day. More historically the day is known as St Florian’s Day after St Florian, the Patron Saint of Firefighters. St. Florian was from Rome circa 300AD and was said to be one of the first firefighters of his battalion. He legendarily saved an entire town with one bucket of water. Today we remember those firefighters who have given their lives whilst undertaking their duties. ... On the first Sunday in May at noon local time, fire stations around the world sound off their fire sirens for 30 seconds followed by a minute’s silence in memory of, and respect for, all firefighters who have been lost in the line of duty or passed on before us. For more about St Florian and International Firefighters Day visit firefightersday.org

09.01.2022 Rouse Hill Rural Fire Brigade have finally got a sign! Its time for some friendly competition. We quite like their first message to the community

08.01.2022 There are numerous Hazard Reductions planned for the Hills And Hornsby Districts over the next few days. It is likely that smoke will be around for a few days. For more information please visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/hazard-reductions. Glenhaven will be putting out two crews today to work on the Tuff Hill Hazard Reduction at South Maroota. ... Please call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.

08.01.2022 A number of hazard reduction burns are programmed for this weekend. This includes burns in the Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter areas. Smoke is likely to settle over a broad area. Check for burns near you. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/hazard-reductions

08.01.2022 Our Brigade, along with Kellyville Rural Fire Brigade are currently responding to reports of a bush fire in the area - please remember to slow down around emergency crews. Fire Incident: Advice Location: 170 Glenhaven Rd, Glenhaven, NSW 2156 Check the NSW RFS Fires Near Me app or visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

08.01.2022 This year has been a very difficult year for many if not all of Australia. New Years Eve last year; the brigade had not long finished one of many shifts of the Black Summer fire season. The brigade was ‘stood up’ at station and on call ready to respond down to the South Coast. One of many days the station was manned ready to respond to fires all over the state. We woke on 1st January to the absolute devastation that occurred on the NSW South Coast on NYE and even more was t...Continue reading

07.01.2022 An eventful afternoon for the brigade..... After lunch the brigade responded both our Cat 1 and Cat 9 appliances to a bush fire at Northmead. The brigade worked along side a significant number of RFS appliances from The Hills District as well as many FRNSW appliances from all over Sydney to extinguish the fire as well as provide property protection to homes that were coming under ember attack. The incident also saw significant aerial fire fighting activity. Whilst this was g...oing on, the brigade also responded our Personnel Carrier to trees and wires down on Samantha Riley Drive. It is important to remember that we are in the bush fire danger period and that it is vital you have a Bushfire Survival Plan in place. Don’t be complacent. Visit myfireplan.com.au for more information.

07.01.2022 Today the brigade fielded 13 members who undertook various roles along with 3 appliances to assist Round Corner Rural Fire Brigade with their Spurwood Place hazard reduction. Thanks to our members for their assistance.

07.01.2022 Today we pause to reflect, remember and pay our respects to those that have and continue to serve our country. Their glory shall never die, the whole wide world is their sepulchre, their epitaphs are written in the hearts of mankind and whenever there is talk of noble deeds, their names will be held in grateful remembrance. The spirit of Anzac, then and now. ... Lest We Forget.

06.01.2022 On this day thirty-eight years ago, three (3) volunteers of Heathcote Brigade tragically lost their lives as a result of a bush fire burning in the Royal Nation...al Park. It was Sunday 9th January 1983, just after 9am when local firefighters were alerted to a bush fire in the Royal National Park, near the Princes Highway, between Loftus and Sutherland. Later that afternoon the fire crossed a creek below Greenhaven Road at Grays Point burning upslope towards an area known as Anana Hill. It was at this location where three (3) firefighters sadly lost their lives, with six (6) other firefighters were seriously injured. The fire was contained a number of days later burning 337 hectares of the Royal National Park. Today marks the anniversary when three firefighters from Heathcote Brigade, Keith Campbell, Thomas Bielecke and Gregory Moon made the ultimate sacrifice by so selflessly protecting the Sutherland Shire. Today we remember the three who were lost, the six injured, and those who were impacted by this tragic event.

06.01.2022 Rest In Peace Albert. Have a read of Albert’s story. He recently was awarded a medal for more than 70 years service. Albert was still assisting his brigade and community in the 2019/2020 bush fires.... https://www.abc.net.au//bilpin-veterans-recognise/12387966

06.01.2022 Today two of our members, Pablo and James along with our Cat 9 appliance assisted Hornsby District with their 4.7ha West Crescent Hazard Reduction at Westleigh. As conditions are improving for hazard reductions, no doubt there will be more programmed for the coming weeks before the fire season arrives. It is a timely reminder than fire season is just around the corner and we urge you to be prepared and have a Bush Fire Survival Plan in place. Know what to do if a fire threatens. Visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan for more information.

04.01.2022 Congratulations Shane Fitzsimmons. Well deserved.

04.01.2022 Australian National Flag Day is an opportunity for individuals, community organisations, local authorities, businesses and schools to celebrate with pride the anniversary of the Australian National Flag. Australian National Flag Day, proclaimed in 1996 as a national day, celebrates the first time the flag was flown on 3 September 1901. On that day Prime Minister Edmund Barton announced the winners of a competition to design a flag for Australia. A large flag, 5.5 metres by ...11 metres, was flown over the dome of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. At that time the flag was known as the Commonwealth blue ensign; later, the flag became known as the Australian National Flag. All Australians are encouraged to fly or display the Australian National Flag to celebrate Australian National Flag Day on 3 September each year. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3bkhj9k

04.01.2022 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.

03.01.2022 Yesterday Glenhaven Brigade assisted with the Tuff Hill Hazard Reduction at South Maroota. The brigade provided two crews for the day. Glenhaven worked alongside other Hills District crews from Maroota South, Round Corner, Glenorie, Annangrove, Wisemans Ferry, Kellyville, Hillside, Box Hill Nelson, North Rocks, Sackville North and The Hills Catering and The Hills Communications. Congratulations to Jim and Caitlin on their first Hazard Reduction.

02.01.2022 To the Mums. To the ones that are near and the ones that are far, to the ones that are with us and the ones that have gone before us; Happy Mother’s Day!

02.01.2022 Today saw some of our members; Ivan, Allan, Jason, Scott and Dave undertake the Breathing Apparatus Operator Course. This course is particularly important for those who undertake firefighting activities where there is either a toxic environment or oxygen is depleted, such as structure fires. The video below shows the realistic training our BA operators go through in order to be qualified in the course. This hot cell simulates a fire inside a structure. ... It is a timely reminder of what can happen inside your home if a fire were to start. Be sure to check the battery in your smoke alarms and have an evacuation plan. Fire safety in the home is no joke. Be aware, be safe and know what to do if a fire was to start.

02.01.2022 A beautiful image captured by Nick Moir at Clarence in the Blue Mountains this morning as snow settles across the Gospers Fireground. Its going to be a cold and windy day so rug up and ensure that you keep anything flammable at least a metre from the heater. Photo: Nick Moir @nampix

01.01.2022 As we prepare to farewell 2020, we wanted to share the story of one of the many people who this time last year were facing terrible fires. Jim, who lives at Bat...emans Bay on the south coast, lost his home in the fires on New Year's Eve. You may have seen him sharing his story in our TV commercials, so others can learn from his experience. After the fires, he wrote poems to help his recovery. Jim says he and his mates didn't dare to use the words 'Happy New Year' last December. This New Year's Eve, our thoughts are with Jim and all the people impacted by the fires who are continuing with their recovery. Remember - help is available. Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 For NSW RFS members, you can contact the Critical Incident Support Services Team or the Member Assistance Program for free support.

01.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Senior Constance Foster.

01.01.2022 Its R U OK?Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today were calling on Australians to learn what to say after R U OK? so they can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Theres more to say after R U OK?... Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before theyre in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where were all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

01.01.2022 What a day that was....