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24.01.2022 Have you updated Fires Near Me NSW? From 1 December 2020, the Australian Warning System and its icons will be introduced on the NSW RFS website and Fires Near Me NSW app. To see these changes, you will need to update the Fires Near Me NSW app. If your phone does not automatically update, you will need to: ... 1) Open the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) 2) Search for 'Fires Near Me NSW' 3) Click on the 'Fires Near Me NSW' app page 4) Select 'UPDATE' to manually update the app to Version 5.1.0. It is important to familiarise yourself with the new system and with apps like Fires Near Me so you can be ready in the event of an incident near your home. Did you know that you can spend 5 minutes putting together your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Just head to https://www.myfireplan.com.au/ to create yours today!

24.01.2022 Members of the NSW RFS Hornsby Ku-ring-gai District gather tonight to receive Nation, Long Service and training awards. The group celebrate over 400 years of combine service . Well done all.

21.01.2022 BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD STARTS ON THE 1ST OCTOBER 2020. Bush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits... A Fire Permit is required for burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period. Fire Permits help ensure fire is used safely and minimise the danger to you, your property and the community. The key things to remember You need a fire permit if it's the Bush Fire Danger Period. Just because it's the Bush Fire Danger Period doesn't mean you can't use fire - but there are restrictions to ensure fire is used safely. Getting a permit is free and easy. Contact your local Fire Control Centre. There are heavy penalties if you don't follow restrictions or rules. Please note that other restrictions, approvals and/or permits may apply to council areas where the Bush Fire Danger Period has not been declared. For example, backyard burning is not permitted in many suburban areas due to Environmental Regulations and Council or Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) permission is required. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

20.01.2022 In today's episode we are at Killara Rural Fire Brigade with RFS Captain Andrew, for a behind the scenes tour of their Category 7 Tanker. The Category 7 is lighter and smaller than a Category 1 Tanker making it more manoeuvrable and allowing greater access into tight fire trails. #nswrfs

20.01.2022 OLD NORTHERN ROAD (ONR) HR - DAY 3 Day 3 of the ONR HR! There is still a lot of important work to do on the ONR HR. As part of our Hazard Reduction work, NSWRFS conducts extensive post-fire assessments on controlled burn areas. ... This including 'mopping up' (putting water on burned area), assessing sites of historical and cultural significance, identifying damage, checking and rechecking roadways and dangerous trees and minimising the risk of reignition. These activities are some of the most important in a hazard reduction, but some of the lesser known. But we still need your help! Residents can minimise the risk and impact of bushfire by maintaining their own property. Get Ready Weekend is this weekend - get involved now to help keep you, your family and property safe! Hazard reductions can assist in reducing the risk of bushfires but cannot guarantee protection. Please be aware that: Trees may continue to fall after the burn and that the area may be unsafe. ALL walking tracks in the area will remain closed until further notice to allow for crews to ensure the safety of the area for residents and community. Please remember to only call 000 if you see a fire without any firefighting crews about. Did you know that you can find out information about planned hazard reduction burns at the NSW Rural Fire Service website? Visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/hazard-reductions for more information. Did you know that yoy can spend 5 minutes putting together your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Just head to https://www.myfireplan.com.au/ to create yours today!

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 PILE BURN NOTICE Hornsby Heights Rural Fire Brigade is completing a pile burn in Hornsby Heights today. Please be aware that:... There’s will be smoke in the area. Please drive carefully and slow down to 40km/h if you see flashing lights. Please remember to only call 000 if you see a fire without any firefighting crews about. Did you know that you can find out information about planned hazard reduction burns at the NSW Rural Fire Service website? Visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/hazard-reductions for more information. Did you know that you can spend 5 minutes putting together your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Just head to https://www.myfireplan.com.au/ to create yours today!

12.01.2022 At a recent controlled burn near Maroota, between Darug and Darkinjung traditional lands, the NSW RFS and the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council worked together to identify significant Aboriginal and Indigenous cultural sites. The video below gives an insight into the importance of this cooperation, with RFS members invited to participate in a smoking ceremony with Uncle Col Lyons of St Albans RFB (Hawkesbury) and Selina Timothy and Kev Telford from MLALC.

11.01.2022 OLD NORTHERN ROAD (ONR) HR - DAY 2 NSWRFS is out with NPWS and NSW Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, identifying cultural sites of Aboriginal and Indigenous significance. We joined with Uncle Col Lyons of St Albans RFB (Hawkesbury) and Selina Timothy and Kev Telford from NSW MLALC to perform a smoking ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits. ... Staff and volunteers from NSWRFS were invited to participate in the ceremony before commencing hazard reduction burns in the area. This was a great example of an integrated fire management experience Please be aware that: Firefighting crews and vehicles will be operating in and around the area, including on roads. Trees may continue to fall after the burn and that the area may be unsafe. ALL walking tracks in the area will remain closed until further notice to allow for crews to ensure the safety of the area for residents and community. Please remember to only call 000 if you see a fire without any firefighting crews about. Did you know that you can find out information about planned hazard reduction burns at the NSW Rural Fire Service website? Visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/hazard-reductions for more information.

10.01.2022 Introduction of the Australian Warning System From 1 December 2020, the Australian Warning System and its icons will be introduced on the NSW RFS website and Fires Near Me NSW app. The NSW Bushfire Inquiry and the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements recommended the implementation of a national system to bring consistency to the way information and warnings are shown. ... The Australian Warning System includes a nationally-consistent three level warning framework across five hazards: bush fire, flood, cyclone, extreme heat and severe weather. It is important to familiarise yourself with the new system and with apps like Fires Near Me so you can be ready in the event of an incident near your home. Did you know that you can spend 5 minutes putting together your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Just head to https://www.myfireplan.com.au/ to create yours today! Download the Fires Near Me NSW app on Android and iOS today and set up your watch zones to keep updated with any incidents in your area.

09.01.2022 Very High Fire Danger today in the Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai areas. Now is the time to check your Bush Fire Survival Plan and to download the NSW Fires Near Me App (available on Android and iOS) to make sure you are up to date with what’s happening in your area. Please remember to only call 000 if you see a fire without any firefighting crews about.... Did you know that you can spend 5 minutes putting together your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Just head to https://www.myfireplan.com.au/ to create yours today!

07.01.2022 OLD NORTHERN ROAD (ONR) HR - DAY 2 Day 2 of the ONR HR has seen controlled burn work completed within containment lines. Smoke from the burns will continue to linger for a few days. Crews will continue to patrol the area throughout the night and the coming days. ... We thank the community for their patience and understanding with smoke and traffic management, and for doing your part in being prepared Please be aware that: Trees may continue to fall after the burn and that the area may be unsafe. ALL walking tracks in the area will remain closed until further notice to allow for crews to ensure the safety of the area for residents and community. Please remember to only call 000 if you see a fire without any firefighting crews about. Did you know that you can find out information about planned hazard reduction burns at the NSW Rural Fire Service website? Visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/hazard-reductions for more information

05.01.2022 In this episode we go onboard Birddog 275 (Lead Plane), the control aircraft for the Large Air Tankers (LAT's), giving us a behind the scenes view of how these large aircraft operate on the fire ground. The Vlog gives insight into NSW RFS Air Operations and shows the entire process from the aircrafts arrival on scene to completing their drops. The footage was captured by Inspector Rolf Poole and features Air Attack Supervisor Steve Hartgrove of the NSW RFS. #nswrfs

04.01.2022 New icons for bush fire warnings The new icons are part of the new Australian Warning System, a national approach to improve consistency of warnings across the country. The implementation has been prioritised in response to the recent NSW Bushfire Inquiry and the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements.... While the icons and colours may be different, the alert levels and what they mean doesn't change. The bush fire icons are now being used on the NSW RFS website and Fires Near Me NSW app. The new bush fire icons are being used across Queensland, NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, with other states starting soon. Longer term, the same icon designs will be used for flood, cyclone, extreme heat and severe weather as well. You can read more about the new icons on our website. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

03.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast for Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region and North Western, with Very High fire danger forecast fo...r Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England and Northern Slopes tomorrow Sunday 29 November. A total fire ban will be in force for these areas from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan. See more

01.01.2022 SEVERE FIRE DANGER - SUN 29 NOV 2020 Tomorrow, Sunday 29 November 2020, a SEVERE fire danger has been forecasted for the Hornsby Ku-ring-Gai District. A total fire ban will be in place from midnight tonight. ... To find out more about Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans Please remember to only call 000 if you see a fire without any firefighting crews about. Did you know that you can spend 5 minutes putting together your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Just head to https://www.myfireplan.com.au/ to create yours today! Download the NSW Fires Near Me app on Android and iOS today and set up your watch zones to keep updated with any incidents in your area.