Hoskingtown-Rossi Rural Fire Brigade in Hoskinstown, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Hoskingtown-Rossi Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Hoskinstown, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 67 Forbes Creek Road 2621 Hoskinstown, NSW, Australia

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21.01.2022 On Sunday 5th November the Hoskingtown-Rossi Rural Fire Brigade will be conducting a live fire exercise at 132 Rossi Road, Rossi, commencing at 10am and finishing by 1pm. There will be some smoke visible from this very small patch of fire during the exercise.

20.01.2022 On Tuesday night on the ABC was the first of three episodes of Big Weather - well worth watching for facts and tips on fires, floods and storms. (The filming for this show began last year before the horrific fire season we had) Here is a clip about cars and fire.

20.01.2022 The Official Fire Season has Started The statutory Bush Fire Danger Period runs from 1st October 2020 to 31st March 2021. If you are planning to light a fire during this time you will need a permit. You will need to contact the Lake George Fire Control Centre in Queanbeyan on 61280600 who will organise a Hoskinstown-Rossi RFB Permit Issuing Officer to visit.... We cannot issue a permit over the phone. We are required to undertake an onsite inspection, so we will need some notice. Our Permit Officers will visit you and discuss your proposed burn and then all being well, we can issue a permit. Please don’t leave your request to the last minute, as it needs to get into the RFS’s system by 12 midday on Fridays if you intend to burn over the weekend. The preferred method of notifying the RFS at least 24 hours notice is to visit the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify, a new online portal that gives NSW residents the ability to quickly and easily notify fire services when they’re planning to use fire on their property. You will need to quote the permit number that comes with your permit. Permits have a series of conditions stating what you need to do and in particular who you need to notify. Most people are aware that you need to give at least 24 hours notice to your neighbours and the RFS before you light up. If you live within 8kms of a National Park or State Forest, those authorities will also need to be notified.

17.01.2022 Look out after lightning strikes...

17.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER - Tuesday 1st December. See what it says s for the rest of NSW...

16.01.2022 Sunday 29 November - VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER Very hot and windy - take care with any machinery that could cause sparks such as slashers and mowers. Have fire fighting equipment such as water and hoses nearby. Have you made a plan for you, your family and property in case of fire? Will you stay and defend or leave early? Have you planned for your animals? What will you take with you? Do you have a storz fitting on your tank to allow for easy access to your water supply? Do you ...have a pump, hoses etc? Do you know how to use them? What about the others in your family? Look at the NSW RFS website - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan

15.01.2022 Tuesday 17 November - HIGH FIRE DANGER Ensure your animals have water and shade.

14.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 12 H-R RFB members as well as others from neighbouring brigades have been completing a First Aid course run by David and Sarah in the Hoskinstown Hall. Keeping our distances we are all becoming proficient at CPR and using defibrillators. Keeping our Brigade members safe for the fire season.

13.01.2022 Today is equipment day at the H-R RFB Station. Trucks will be thoroughly checked, equipment repaired and everything readied for the upcoming fire season. Fortunately the trucks are more up to date than this... (1905 fireman’s bike)

13.01.2022 12 months ago today three lightening strikes started the North Black Range Fire which rapidly spread and covered a huge area right on our doorstep. The Hoskingtown-Rossi RFB was quickly on the scene but the drought, high temperatures and winds meant this fire would be a danger to local communities for many weeks. Many Forbes Creek residents evacuated and those in Hoskinstown, Rossi and rural properties enacted their fire plans. Many local Brigades as well as Brigades from around NSW, ACT and also New Zealand fought the fire in difficult terrain. It was a long and arduous campaign that required a huge community effort to contain. Thankyou to all the Firies, local landholders, community members, NSW Parks, Forestry and others who supported us during this difficult time. (Map from 1 December)

08.01.2022 Saturday - HIGH FIRE DANGER - if you are mowing or slashing take care...

07.01.2022 Prepare your property NOW...

05.01.2022 Monday 16 November - HIGH FIRE DANGER Take care when mowing or slashing - sparks cause fires.

04.01.2022 FACT: lots of rain means lots of fuel 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. Come along to the Get Ready Day at the Hoskinstown War Memorial Hall on Saturday 24 October from 9am - 4pm and begin to prepare your families fire plan and get other useful tips to prepare your family and property.

01.01.2022 FACT: Bush fires are unpredictable and in dangerous conditions, you may not get an Emergency Alert message in time. It’s important that you stay up to date on c...onditions in your area and that you have made a bush fire survival plan. Leaving early is your safest option. Improve or make your fire plan at www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

01.01.2022 Sunday 22 November - HIGH FIRE DANGER Stay cool and it’s a good time to look at your house and what you need to add to your fire plan. Be Prepared!

01.01.2022 From the Bureau of Meteorology: #Thunderstorms possible across much of the state today. Some storms are likely to become severe - with strong and gusty winds on the cards, so keep an eye on the radar and any warnings at https://t.co/quCIgouGN4 https://t.co/cb7FWbWClv