NSW RFS in Charmhaven | Community organisation

NSW RFS

Locality: Charmhaven

Phone: +61 1300 661 401

Address: 105 Arizona Road 2263 Charmhaven, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Stay safe everyone

24.01.2022 Unfortunately our Mobile Operational Communication Van was apart of this Break and Enter earlier today. A number of vital equipment has been stolen. Our Brigade is working with our Head Office to get this vehicle operational ASAP. Our Brigade members will begin the equipment audit and cleaning of finger print powder tomorrow. ... Due to the missing equipment we are unable to support our operational brigades this week in the field with important Hazard Reduction works. However we will continue to support the Operational Brigades through our Communications room in the Fire Control Centre. Thank you to the community for the continued support.

23.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER RATING for MON 23 NOV for Lake Macquarie. ... Please report all unattended fires to 000. Monitor the Fires Near Me App. Please DRIVE TO STAY ALIVE.

18.01.2022 Communication Crew have been activated to the Charmhaven Fire Control Centre due to the amount of "000" calls that have been received due to the weather.

18.01.2022 Today six NSW RFS volunteer aviation rescue officers have undertaken induction training with one of the new NSW RFS helicopters. This training includes a number of simulated land and water rescues.

16.01.2022 FLYING EMBERS ARE PERFECT LITTLE FIRE STARTERS. Last December, the leaves, twigs and bark on this tree at Mangrove Mountain, just to the west of George Downes D...rive created a spectacular display of burning embers. In a strong wind these perfect little fire lighters could have travelled kilometres ahead of the main fire front to come down into our Valley. The reason why most houses and sheds burn down is due to flying embers landing on flammable parts of a building. Trees and shrubs close by can also catch on fire and spread to the structures. Even the Welcome mat at the front door can be an excellent ignition point. Take action well before you are trying to put out multiple spot fires on your property that were started by flying embers. Prepare your property using the RFS action plan by going to: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-p/prepare-your-property See more

16.01.2022 A hearty bravo to Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons on being named the 2021 NSW Australian of the Year for his leadership through the past season’s bushfires. In ...accepting the award from the Australian of the Year Awards Council and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Commissioner Fitzsimmons said he was empowered daily by the tens of thousands of men and women who dedicate themselves to responding to disasters and assisting people in need. #ausoftheyear

14.01.2022 Congratulations Peter Speet AFSM, Captain (Retired) of Oakville Rural Fire Brigade on receiving his 60 year long service medal and 4th clasp from The Hon David ...Elliott MP Minister for Emergency Services. It’s fair to say Peter has been involved in hundreds of incidents over the years and seen much change. Thank you for your service, Peter. https://bit.ly/2UdgxTT. #NSWRFS #Oakville1 See more

14.01.2022 The 2019-20 bush fire season was the most challenging NSW has ever faced - and took an enormous toll on communities across the state. After major events like th...is, we conduct community research to better understand how people prepared and responded to the fires. You may have been impacted by the fires, or you may have been travelling in an area that was impacted. Through the UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia and the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, we are keen to hear from you. Complete the online survey at http://bit.ly/nswbushfiresearch Pic: Martin Von Stoll

13.01.2022 ABSOLUTE CRAZY WEEKEND | This weekend has been absolutely massive for our volunteer firefighters - responding to 7 seperate emergencies across the region. 1. Bu...sh Fire - Eraring - with Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade, Fire and Rescue NSW 464 Toronto and Awaba Rural Fire Brigade 2. Fluid Leak - M1 Pacific Motorway - with Fire+Rescue NSW Station 383 Morisset and NSW Rural Fire Service - Central Coast District Group 3. 3. Pile Burn - Cooranbong - with Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade 4. Motor Vehicle Fire - Cooranbong - with Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW 464 Toronto. The vehicle was 'fully involved' with fire when we arrived. 5. Bush Fire turned Motor Vehicle Fire - Cooranbong - with Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade. Special thanks to a resident of Watagan Park who assisted our volunteers with locating the fire. 6. Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) - Dooralong. 7. Backyard Fire - Dora Creek - with Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade And the night is still young. A HUGE thanks to the volunteers who responded to each of these incidents over the weekend.

08.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Advisory The NSW Rural Fire Service Central Coast District proposes to conduct the following hazard reduction burns this coming weekend: Saturd...ay, 17th October 2020 Delta Electricity Area D HR Approximately 4 hectares of bushland opposite Doyalson/Wyee RSL Club, Pacific Hwy, Doyalson, commencing at approximately 09:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Delta Electricity Area L HR Approximately 15 hectares of bushland Ruttleys Road, Wyee, to the east of Railway overpass, commencing at approximately 09:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Delta Electricity Area J HR Approximately 4 hectares of bushland Ruttleys Road, Wyee, opposite Government Rd, commencing at approximately 09:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Delta Electricity Area M HR Approximately 4.5 hectares of bushland on the south side of Griffith Street, Mannering Park, commencing at approximately 09:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Delta Electricity Area L HR Approximately 6 hectares of bushland Wyee Rd, Doyalson, to the west of Rural Properties, commencing at approximately 09:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. There will be smoke and fire activity visible from local roadways during and after the hazard reduction operation. Motorists in this area should slow down and take care if driving through smoke, including keeping windows up and turning their headlights on. Residents in this area should take the appropriate precautions including keeping doors and windows closed, remove washing from clothes lines and ensure any pets are in a protected area. Residents may also experience discoloured water due to firefighters extracting water from the water mains during the hazard reduction operation. Included in this post is an overview map highlighting the fire locations for your reference. Please note that the hazard reduction may be re-scheduled should weather conditions be inappropriate. Ongoing patrols of the burn will be conducted as required.

07.01.2022 Wondering what the big glow is that can be seen from Copacabana? The North Head fire is still burning near Manly. Firefighters are conducting a backburning oper...ation to try and contain the fire. There is currently no threat to properties and firefighters will remain on scene well into the night. See more

04.01.2022 Catering Support Brigade doing a great job feeding the crews at the HR

02.01.2022 On this day last year, NSW experienced some of its worst fire danger ever recorded at the time with Catastrophic fire danger forecast across the Sydney, Great...er Hunter and Illawarra/Shoalhaven areas, leading to widespread school closures. Fire danger ratings are an important tool to help you make decisions about what to do and under these conditions, your only safe option is to leave early. You can learn more about the fire danger ratings, and check the rating for your area each day, at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr See more

01.01.2022 North Head Fire: NSW RFS firefighters last night were able to assist FRNSW and NPWS in holding the fire south along the North Head Scenic Drive and link it up w...ith a previously hazard reduced area near the ‘Hole in the Wall’ trail. National Parks and Wildlife crews will continue to patrol the area across the day. There were no threats to homes and there has been no reported injuries. Light rain has fallen across the fireground and while there is some smoke rising from the area fire activity today is expected to be minimal. Photo Shannon Mason NSW RFS See more

01.01.2022 The NSW RFS is proud to have the single largest aerial fleet of any fire agency in Australia! Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Commissioner Rob... Rogers unveiled the full firefighting fleet of the NSW RFS aircraft at RAAF Base at Richmond today, which includes the Citation jet, new helicopters with increased capacity and the 737 Large Air Tanker. See more

01.01.2022 On site at the Doyalson Hazard Reduction