Gresford Rural Fire Brigade in Gresford, New South Wales | Fire station

Gresford Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Gresford, New South Wales

Address: 137 Durham Road 2311 Gresford, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place for the Greater Hunter tomorrow, due to SEVERE fire danger. Ensure that you and your household know what to do if threatened by fire.

25.01.2022 Fact: We’ve had above average rainfall recently in Gresford which means increase fuel loads for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. Join us 10am-2pm Saturday 19th September at the Hotel Beatty Carpark Reserve to find out about the bushfire risk in our area and prepare for the coming bushfire season. #getreadyweekend

25.01.2022 Gresford Brigade out training this morning. Thanks to all who attended, and Neville for manning the BBQ! We are prepared for fire, are you? There are four simple steps to get ready for a bushfire. Visit: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan

24.01.2022 Late yesterday afternoon Gresford Brigade along with Vacy Brigade were called to a lightning strike at Allynbrook. In difficult terrain with high temperatures and strong winds the Brigades battled to bring the resulting fire under control around 9.30 pm. Well done team.

21.01.2022 Get Ready With Us Today Gresford RFS is at the Hotel Beatty Carpark Reserve until 2pm today. Drop-in to learn about the bushfire risk in our area and how to plan and prepare for the coming bushfire season. We are prepared for fire, are you? #getreadyweekend

21.01.2022 Gresford’s newest recruits have commenced Bushfire Fighter (BF) training. The BF course combines practical and theory learning, and once successfully completed the recruits become active members. Enjoy training and welcome to the brigade!

21.01.2022 The NSW RFS Gresford Brigade will be joining other local brigades to conduct a hazard reduction this Wednesday 2nd September at Eaglereach Escarpment 47 Hectares of bushland off Moonabung road, Eaglereach Wilderness Resort West of Vacy, commencing at approx 10am. Smoke and fire activity may visible from the surrounding area during and after the hazard reduction operation On going patrols of the burn will be conducted as required.

19.01.2022 Fact: We’ve had above average rainfall recently in Gresford which means increase fuel loads for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. Join us 10am-2pm Saturday 19th September at the Hotel Beatty Carpark Reserve to find out about the bushfire risk in our area and prepare for the coming bushfire season. #getreadyweekend

19.01.2022 Fact: Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire, they start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires may pose a risk to the Gresford area this fire season so make sure you have a cleared area around your home. Join us 10am-2pm Saturday 19th September at the Hotel Beatty Carpark Reserve to find out about the bushfire risk in our area and prepare for the coming bushfire season. #getreadyweekend

17.01.2022 A huge thank you to the Beatty Hotel for its generous donation of $7000 to local RFS Brigades. Thanks you to Bernie, family,staff,patrons and supporters.

17.01.2022 Fact: Only 4.27% of Dungog Shire and only 6.9% of NSW was 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. Join us: 10am-2pm Saturday 19th September at The Hotel Beatty Carpark Reserve to find out about the bushfire risk in our area and prepare for the coming bushfire season. Get ready now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

14.01.2022 The fire season has commenced- this means that you now require a permit to conduct a burn. Today, Captain Rick Cannon and Neville Lawrence spent the day undertaking property inspections and issuing fire permits. For fire permits in the Gresford area please contact- Neville Lawrence 0492 830 554, Rick Cannon 0428 389 332, or Allan Horn 0448 484 598

14.01.2022 Today is St Florian's Day- named after the Patron Saint of Firefighters- also known as International Firefighters Day. We take time today to recognise and honour the dedication and sacrifices of firefighters. Thank you to our firefighters, whose selfless actions keep our community safe!

14.01.2022 A reminder that any landowner who gave notice regarding pile burning and was given to the 30th August will need to RE- NOTIFY. If you want to burn during the month of September please notify us via the web www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or call on 1800 890 533. The fire season will commence 1st October. Notifying us of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls.

13.01.2022 The Bushfire Danger Period has now ended. For residents wanting to burn off or pile burn please follow these simple guidelines:

13.01.2022 The fire season has commenced- this means that you now require a permit to conduct a burn. Today, Captain Rick Cannon and Neville Lawrence spent the day undertaking property inspections and issuing fire permits. For fire permits in the Gresford area please contact- Neville Lawrence 0429 830 554, Rick Cannon 0428 389 332, or Allan Horn 0448 484 598

12.01.2022 Gresford Rural Fire Brigade is still operating 24/7! The brigade has ceased training and all other non-emergency roles. We are limiting crews to 4 persons per truck. All crew members must sanitize hands before responding.... A crew leader will assess the situation before other crew members leave the truck. Crews will wear gloves and P2 mask when necessary. All high risk members or members showing any symptoms are not to attend the station for callouts. We ask that members of the public please notify brigade on arrival, if there is any forced self-isolation, or suspected COVID-19 conditions on scene. Regards, Rick Cannon Gresford Brigade Captain

06.01.2022 If you’re planning to burn on your property, you need to let us know before you light up- this can now be done online! Don’t forget to notify your neighbours at least one day ahead.

05.01.2022 Two units from the NSW RFS Gresford Brigade assisted other local brigades in completing a hazard reduction at the Eaglereach Escarpment today. Thanks very much to all involved!

03.01.2022 Join Us for Get Ready Weekend Tomorrow Tomorrow from 10am-2pm Gresford RFS will be at the Hotel Beatty Carpark Reserve. Drop-in to learn about the bushfire risk in our area and how to plan and prepare for the coming bushfire season. We are prepared for fire, are you?

03.01.2022 Gresford Brigade would like to extend a huge thank you to the Gresford Garage & Rural for their support during 2019/2020 fire season. Gresford Garage and Rural provided a 24hour a day onsite fuel solution at the Keppies Road and Mt Royal Fire. Today, Captain Rick Cannon and Neville Lawrence presented them with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Gresford Brigade.

02.01.2022 Fact: There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. But if you and your home are well prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Join us 10am-2pm Saturday 19th September at the Hotel Beatty Carpark Reserve to find out about the bushfire risk in our area and prepare for the coming bushfire season.

01.01.2022 The official start of the Bush Fire Danger Period commences on the 1st October. Now is the time to prepare for the fire season! You can prepare your property by removing flammable materials from your yard, clearing your gutters of leaves, checking hoses, and where appropriate, conducting hazard reductions. If you want to burn during the month of September please notify us via the web www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or call on 1800 890 533. A fire permit will be required to burn f...rom the 1st of October. Notifying us of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls.

01.01.2022 The NSW Government has announced $209 million to help replace boundary fencing adjoining public lands destroyed in the recent bushfires. To register your interest, you can call Local Land services on 1300 778 080 or visit www.lls.nsw.gov.au/fencing