Fire and Rescue NSW Station 097 Huntingwood in Huntingwood | Fire station

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 097 Huntingwood

Locality: Huntingwood

Phone: +61 2 9672 8250

Address: 42 Huntingwood Drive 2148 Huntingwood, NSW, Australia

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

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21.01.2022 Join us, this time, next week as we launch our Open Day 2020! We have a packed schedule of things to do and see - all from the comfort of your own home. We'll share the schedule for each day over the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled

21.01.2022 **A message from our Commissioner Paul Baxter** Today Fire and Rescue NSW pay tribute to all who have bravely served to protect our country. We have a close re...lationship with the armed forces, with many of our firefighters joining to serve the community after serving their country. This year we couldn’t attend services; so we join together in remembrance, as we stay apart. Lest we forget.

20.01.2022 As the temperatures drop and we get closer to winter we see an increase in residential house fire and house fire related deaths. Today our Fire Investigation an...d Research team showed us just how easy it is for a fire to start in your home when a heater is left unattended. Remember always to keep furniture and blankets at least one meter from the heater, and not to overload powerboard as we head into the winter months. For information on how to prepare your home for winter visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter #PreparedForAnything #FRNSW #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

19.01.2022 Fire and Rescue NSW applications are now open for permanent firefighters. Applications are only open for a couple of weeks so don't wait. https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=10

16.01.2022 WHY WE TRAIN AND KEEP FIT. When a firefighter attends an incident involving a fire in a structure, they must wear appropriate Personal Protective clothing (PPC)... to protect themselves from heat, water (steam), smoke and other hazards. The PPC ensemble includes helmet, coat, pants, boots, flash hood and gloves. Our PPC also helps identifies us to the general public and other services who we are. In conjunction with the PPC, a variety of tools are needed to carry out the task. Such tools are radios for communication, Thermal imaging camera (TIC) to aid with visibility to see through the smoke and darkness, entry tools such as the Halligan and sledge axe to forcibly open doors or windows. Self-contained air breathing apparatus (SCABA) to help with breathing in hot toxic environments, and a quick attack bag which has a hose, branch, adaptors and spanners located in it. The photo below shows a firefighter wearing the PPC and equipment required. The equipment in total weights 25kg and the PPC up to 10-12kg. With this extra weight, add high heat, near to no visibility, climbing, crawling, dragging hoses, loud noises and explosions, working for prolonged periods and in unfamiliar environments..THIS IS WHY FIREFIGHTERS NEED TO KEEP FIT.

08.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of Men’s Health Week, a week that focuses on the health impacts of men’s environments. Our people are our most important asset and the...ir mental and physical wellbeing is crucial to ensuring we are prepared for anything. This year Men’s Health Week highlights the importance of taking the time to have regular check-ups with a general practitioner and regular check-ins with your loved ones. Some of the work Fire and Rescue NSW is doing to support our people in this area includes the recruitment of Wellbeing Officers to support the roll out of mental health programs and enhancing our personal protective equipment to reduce our firefighters exposure to carcinogens. Tips from www.menshealthweek.org.au to manage your health: Be active in getting medical help if you don't feel well, have a problem that won't go away or notice unusual symptoms. It's OK to seek help - don't try to do everything on your own or bury problems. Talk to your partner, friends and workmates. Push hard to get the help you need to manage your life, work, family and financial needs. Partners - be proactive in helping your men and boys get the help they and you need. Use available hotlines, speak with professionals to get the best course of action and be persistent. Don't leave it too late to seek help. For more information visit: https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/

06.01.2022 Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm, 8 June. NSW Police Force will target speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences this long weekend.

03.01.2022 Understanding fire safety is important for everyone which is why we have the Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) program. The overall aim of the CALD progr...am is to reduce both the frequency and severity of fires in culturally diverse community members homes. We do this through safety information translated into different languages as well as providing education programs. Find out more here: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9335

03.01.2022 This is a great way to learn more about the upcoming Fire & Rescue NSW recruitment.

02.01.2022 ST FLORIAN’S DAY | Today marks St Florian’s Day - also known as International Firefighters Day. St Florian is the patron saint of firefighters. Today we celebra...te the dedicated men and women who work each day to protect you, the irreplaceable. Whether it’s rescuing you from a car crash, providing emergency medical care to your loved one or humanitarian relief to your community - our firefighters do so much more than fight fire. We are #PreparedForAnything. Today, we also remember all firefighters who have lost their lives while serving others. While we can’t celebrate this important day the way we usually would; we join together in commemoration, as we stay apart. #FRNSW #ProtectTheIrreplaceable #MoreThanFire #OurPeople

01.01.2022 Everyday next week we have a packed schedule of events and activities as part of Open Day 2020. Keep an eye out as we add more each day. Is there anything you would like to see? Let us know!