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West Nowra Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: West Nowra

Phone: +61 417 285 607

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25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 Proud moment for West Nowra Brigade with 9 new BF's been assessed as competent and now in on our membership as Probationary. Pictured after last night's training are 6 very proud new members in front of our Category 1 Response vehicle. Well done guys and indeed the trainers to get you there during this COVID19 period!

24.01.2022 The rain is welcome but it brings another risk. As grass dries out, the risk of dangerous grass fires increases. Grass fires are dangerous - they start easily and spread quickly. Check www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/grassfires for tips on getting ready this season. #NSWRFS

23.01.2022 1st of September is the mark of Spring, but it is also the mark of something else for us here in the Shoalhaven. Bush Fire Season. This now means that if you intend to burn off, you require a fire permit. Fire permits may be obtained through contacting the Brigade via our email ([email protected]), with a contact name, phone number and we will have one of our permit officers get back to you.

23.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is LOW-MODERATE for Wednesday 2nd December 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are required when burning off.

22.01.2022 Get Read Shoalhaven, its time to prepare for bush fires. Look for our preparation tips in your news feeds and speak to your local brigades about preparing your properties.

22.01.2022 As the radar shows right now, storms are active throughout the State as the BOM advices that there is a very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely this afternoon & evening. There's also a chance of thunderstorms which could possibly be severe. Winds N to NE at 20-30 km/h shifting S to SE at 25-45 km/h in the evening & reaching 50 km/h near the coast. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s. As always, #NSWSES #volunteers are on standby & have you covered 24/7 In case of emergency 000

21.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) remains HIGH for Sunday 4th October 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are required when burning off.

21.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is LOW-MODERATE for Monday 30th November 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are required when burning off.

19.01.2022 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. Learn more and get ready at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

17.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is LOW-MODERATE for Friday 27th November 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are required when burning off.

16.01.2022 Some very early photos from Inter brigade competitions that were held at Nowra Showground during 70's

15.01.2022 Fact: Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire, they start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires will pose a risk in NSW this fire season so mak...e sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare your property at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

14.01.2022 Fact: 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. Get ready now at www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

13.01.2022 There are some simple things you can do around your property to prepare it against the risk of fire. Do you know the top 5 actions to make your property safer? Find out more about getting ready for the fire season at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

13.01.2022 Don't forget to spring forward at 2:00am, Sunday 4 October for Daylight Saving

13.01.2022 This year because of the COVID19 restrictions, West Nowra RFB will not be attending the Stocklands Car park on Saturday 19th September, however our brigade is available by phone on 0417285607 for any enquiries the public may have about this coming fire season. There will still be packs available but you must ring for an appointment to receive from our secretary at the station on Albatross Rd West Nowra.

11.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is VERY HIGH for Saturday 28th November 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are suspended from midnight tonight for 24hrs.

11.01.2022 One of the original Category 9 Bush Fire vehicles

10.01.2022 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. Visit myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

09.01.2022 It's Get Ready Weekend this coming weekend. Some of our events will be held a little differently this year due to COVID-19 but there's plenty on across NSW. To ...find out where your nearest Get Ready event is, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/getready. Join us this #getreadyweekend and prepare for bush fires #nswrfs See more

08.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is HIGH for Tuesday 1st December 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are required when burning off.

08.01.2022 A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property? Find out more at your local #getreadyweekend this weekend at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/getready #nswrfs

07.01.2022 It’s time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for bush fire season. Tell us what you’ll pack in your kit? #getreadyweekend

06.01.2022 Are you prepared for the bush fire season? Here are some of our amazing volunteers to tell you five simple steps you can take, to help protect you, your family and your home against bush fires. For more infomation, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/getready #nswrfs #getreadyweekend

06.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is LOW-MODERATE for Wednesday 25th November 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits are required when burning off.

06.01.2022 Pictures of a South Nowra fire in the late 70's, this is where estates are now, one of Illaroo Road trucks was overrun at this fire, a ex army blitz just done up from workshop, unfortunately it was a petrol driven truck and the heat vaporised the fuel so it stopped on the edge of the fast moving fire heading in an North Easterly direction - no pictures of the truck, we were not allowed to take pictures back then and no phones like now.

05.01.2022 Note the PPC on this member back in the day

05.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is VERY HIGH for Sunday 29th November 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts and a TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force from midnight tonight for 24hrs. If you see any unattended fire call Triple Zero (000).

03.01.2022 Very encouraging news to share with the public.

02.01.2022 Another oldie to add to our History, if someone knows about what time this photo was taken please contact me on 0417285607 - thanks

02.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 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.

01.01.2022 A message from Fiona Phillips MP Volunteer firefighters at West Nowra Rural Fire Brigade always do an amazing job protecting lives, property and our community. Like all our emergency services volunteers and workers, they are our heroes. I called in today to say thank you, to learn a bit more and to present an Australian flag to their new station.