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25.01.2022 NSW Health is urging people to take precautions with heatwave conditions forecast to continue for parts of the state this weekend. Simple ways to reduce the ris...k of heat-related illness include: Avoid the heat of the day by staying indoors and keeping cool by using air-conditioning, fans and drawing blinds and curtains closed Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water Check on the welfare of vulnerable neighbours, friends and family Plan ahead for hot days. Signs of heat related illness include dizziness, tiredness, irritability, thirst, fainting, muscle pains or cramps, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, vomiting and confusion. People showing severe signs should seek urgent medical attention and, in an emergency situation, call Triple Zero (000). People should also continue to practise COVID-19 safe behaviour during the heatwave. If you are able to cool your home through a combination of fans, air-conditioning and closed blinds, please do so and stay at home. This is so physical distancing in other indoor spaces where people may seek relief from the heat, such as libraries or shopping centres, is not compromised. If you do leave your home to visit other indoor spaces, please physically distance and wear a face mask in places where you cannot maintain 1.5 metres distance from others. Keep in touch with relatives, neighbours and friends virtually through phone, social media or video call.
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 SEVERE TO EXTREME HEATWAVE - #NSW An intense November heatwave is expected to affect large parts of the state for the last week of the month and persist int...o early December as a slow moving and very hot air mass pools over the region. Temperatures are expected to be more typical of a mid-summer heatwave rather than late spring, with the temperature expected to soar into the mid to high 40s across some inland areas over consecutive days. Western parts of NSW are expected to scorch, with towns such as #Bourke, #Wilcannia, #Walgett and #WhiteCliffs likely to see at least 5-6 consecutive days of 40+ temperatures and some locations possibly longer. Bourke may reach up to 46 on Sunday and Tuesday. Whilst some may think these temperatures over inland areas are typical, for this time of year they are very unusual (generally occurring in January and February), with only November 2009 and 2014 seeing similar heat. The slopes, ranges and eastern plains (#Dubbo, #Moree, #Tamworth etc) will feel the worst of the heat a little later, with the hottest airmass affecting these regions from the weekend and into early December, with temperatures into the high 30s and low to mid 40s. Further east will be spared the worst heat, with weak southerly changes preventing heat from persisting over consecutive days. #Sydney will see it’s hottest days this weekend reaching the mid 30s in the city, and up to 42 in the west. The hot airmass is expected to break down over the east of the country within the first week of December due to a cold front and an increase of moisture, showers and storms. Register now to receive localised alerts. www.nswincidentalerts.com - EWN
25.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast heat wave conditions to affect much of NSW until at least next Tuesday. This will increase the fire risk across much of state with Very High and Severe fire danger likely on the weekend. Plan and prepare now.
24.01.2022 #LIVE: NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers and FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter are providing an update and outlining what the public needs to be aware of going into the bush fire season.
24.01.2022 Kangaroo Ridge Fire Update Fire continues to burn east of the Princes Highway South of Heathcote, North of Waterfall. The fire remains at ADVICE and there a...re currently no threats. Abaroo Hazard Reduction burns to the West of the highway in this location. Significant smoke is likely to impact the highway. A wind change tonight is expect to push smoke to the north under the influence of southerly winds. This will likely cause significant smoke impact on the areas of Heathcote and Engadine. Remember Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke from entering your home. Remove washing from clotheslines. Ensure pets have a protected area. If you’re driving through a smoky area, slow down, keep your windows up and turn your headlights on. Don’t call Triple Zero just to report that it’s smoky. Save Triple Zero for emergencies. Stay Up to Date www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
23.01.2022 Happy International Men’s Day. Today we celebrate the positive role models we have not only in the RFS, but also the wider community and acknowledge their input... and the influence they play in keeping our society safe, happy and functioning. We also would like to draw a light onto some of the issues affecting our males and associated health issues. #internationalmensday
22.01.2022 Did you know that you don’t have to touch live powerlines to receive a deadly shock! It’s called ‘Step Potential’ and it’s a hidden death trap. If you approach... fallen live powerlines, you could receive a deadly shock within 8m or so of there contact with the ground or ‘earth’. It can be even deadlier if the ground is wet. This video shows the moment live high tension 33KV power lines fell from a burning pole in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters were already well clear, knowing the dangers of electrocution and had isolated the area pending the arrival of electricity workers. Once isolated our RFS crews could move in and safely extinguish the fire. WIN News Illawarra ABC Illawarra i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 9 News Illawarra Illawarra Mercury
22.01.2022 NSW Health is urging people to take precautions with heatwave conditions forecast for parts of the state this weekend. Simple ways to reduce the risk of heat-re...lated illness include: Avoid the heat of the day by staying indoors and keeping cool by using air-conditioning, fans and drawing blinds and curtains closed Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water Check on the welfare of vulnerable neighbours, friends and family Plan ahead for hot days. Signs of heat related illness include dizziness, tiredness, irritability, thirst, fainting, muscle pains or cramps, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, vomiting and confusion. People showing severe signs should seek urgent medical attention and, in an emergency situation, call Triple Zero (000). People should also continue to practise COVID-19 safe behaviour during the heatwave. If you are able to cool your home through a combination of fans, air-conditioning and closed blinds, please do so and stay at home. This is so physical distancing in other indoor spaces where people may seek relief from the heat, such as libraries or shopping centres, is not compromised. If you do leave your home to visit other indoor spaces, please physically distance and wear a face mask in places where you cannot maintain 1.5 metres distance from others. Keep in touch with relatives, neighbours and friends virtually through phone, social media or video call.
22.01.2022 Today is Police Remembrance Day. We thank and recognise those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving our community.
21.01.2022 If there is a bush or grass fire in your area, you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. What will be your sign for putting your fire plan into action? #getreadyweekend #nswrfs
20.01.2022 A Very High fire danger has been declared for the Illawarra tomorrow. As a result, all permits have been suspended and anyone who has conducted pile burns recently should check that they are fully extinguished. Sunday will see heatwave conditions extend to the east, most likely resulting in SEVERE fire danger across the Greater Sydney Area. Stay up-to-date with the 'Fires Near Me' app, or by visiting the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
20.01.2022 Members of Illawarra Community Safety Brigade today travelled to Heathcote to conduct Community Engagement with members of the local community, updating them on the progress of the Kangaroo Ridge Fire. Whilst conditions were calmer today, it was a great opportunity to also talk to people about their fire plans and the need to get ready for summer and hotter weather. #DoYouHaveAPlan #RFS
20.01.2022 SWS | Please find below an article written about SWS in Helensburgh Water on! Firefighters need water to fight bush fires, and you can help by joining the Stati...c Water Supply programme. A Static Water Supply (SWS) sign on your property will let firefighters know you have an additional water source that could be used during a fire emergency. In an emergency situation the option to connect to a hydrant can sometimes be compromised, and fire trucks have a limited supply of water. The main truck used by the Helensburgh Volunteer Fire Brigade holds 3500 litres. In the event that hydrants fail, firefighters have to look for a static water supply. Examples of suitable water supplies include: A property dam, which can be used to refill fire tankers and firefighting aircraft such a helicopters. A backyard swimming pool, which provides an ideal static water supply for small portable pumps and hose lines to help protect your home. A tank, which with appropriate fittings can also be used to quickly supply water for firefighting. If you have a pool, tank or dam with 3000+ litre capacity, have a property near bushland and wish to be part of the SWS programme, please contact your local fire brigade to arrange an onsite inspection or visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au. Cassie King from Helensburgh contacted the local brigade. She has lived in the area for twelve years and her house adjoins the bush. The first time I ever heard of it was through my mum’s neighbour, says Cassie. They rang me and asked if they could put a SWS sign on my mum’s letterbox. He explained to me what it was, so of course I said yes that’s fine. Cassie then took the initiative and volunteered her own large rainwater tank as an SWS. Volunteer firefighters visited Cassie’s property to check if the property is accessible, to make sure the tank was big enough, and that there was a fitting for a hose. Her tank passed the test and she now has the SWS sign displayed under her letterbox. Pictured: The SWS sign and firefighters from the Helensburgh Volunteer Rural Fire brigade using a portable pump to get water out of a swimming pool. Pictured: The water tank at Cassie King’s property.
19.01.2022 Today Calderwood Brigade combined with Dapto Rural Fire Brigade members head to Hanging Rock Otford to assist with a Hazard Reduction . Keeping the Illawarra Safe . #calderwoodrfs NSW Rural Fire Service Illawarra Community Safety Brigade
19.01.2022 The annual Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service is being held in Sydney this morning, remembering those volunteers from emergency services who have pai...d the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their community. Sadly eight names, all NSW RFS volunteers, have been added to the memorial this year. We will never forget the service of Michael Maria, Phillip Bell, Ian Long, Robert Panitz, Geoffrey Keaton, Andrew O’Dwyer, Samuel McPaul and Colin Burns. The memorial services is available to watch live online from 11am here: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and/volunteer-memorial-2020
19.01.2022 Advice: Kangaroo Ridge, Princes Hwy Waterfall (Sutherland LGA). The fire is burning into the Royal National Park in a south easterly direction under north weste...rly winds, with an increase of activity on the southern edge of the fire today. A light south easterly wind change is forecast for late this afternoon. Water bombing aircraft, including the 737 Large Air Tanker, continue to assist crews working to control the fire, in areas that contain difficult terrain. There is no current threat to property in the area. Smoke from the Abaroo Hazard Reduction being conducted to the west of the Princes Hwy is impacting the Princes Highway. The Princes Hwy is open under reduced speed. More information at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inf/major-fire-updates/mfu
15.01.2022 Congratulations Mount Keira
14.01.2022 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
14.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Advice | Pending on-going suitable conditions, a number of NSW RFS brigades will be assisting Water NSW with a 165ha hazard reduction burn on P...icton Road tomorrow (Thursday September 17). The hazard reduction will commence mid-morning and will continue for several hours. Traffic management will be in place with reduced speed zones and potential delays due to the need to access the road side. Please >>>> slow down >>>> if travelling through the area. ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 Illawarra Mercury WaterNSW Community 9 News Illawarra Wollongong Police District City of Wollongong Pictorial News - Helensburgh
14.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION | NSW RFS Illawarra District will be conducting 2 Hazard Reduction over the coming weekend in the Helensburgh and Stanwell Tops ar...ea Saturday 19/9/20 will be Otford Rd, Helensburgh Sunday 20/9/20 will be Bendena Gardens Road, Stanwell Tops Burning will commence from approximately 9am both days #nswrfs Pictorial News - Helensburgh 2508mag Northern Illawarra
13.01.2022 Advice: Kangaroo Ridge, Waterfall (Sutherland LGA). The 737 Large Air Tanker 'Marie Bashir' has been tasked to assist crews working to control this fire burning... south of Heathcote in the Royal National Park. This will be the first use of the LAT this fire season. There is still no current threat to property. See more
13.01.2022 https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//Bush-fire-hazards/fire-permits
12.01.2022 Fact: Your safest option is to leave early. A bush fire can be a terrifying situation, intense heat and flames will make you tire quickly, it will be difficult ...to see and breathe. You may become confused or disorientated. Powerlines and fallen trees can block roads and make driving dangerous. It’s always better to leave early, before the fire arrives. Visit myfireplan.com.au and make a bush fire survival plan, it will help you make important decisions like when to leave or what you need to be prepared to stay. #getreadyweekend #nswrfs #prepared #greatersydneyAC See more
11.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Helensburgh | NSW RFS and FRNSW crews will implement the Walker Street Hazard Reduction tomorrow. North/ North West winds will likely push the smoke out to sea. Please avoid the area of Walker Street and Cemetery Road while the hazard reduction burn is underway.
10.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in Walgett, Warren, Coonamble and Bogan LGAs are advised to stop and check lo...cal weather conditions against the Grain Harvest Guide before deciding to continue. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//farm-fi/grain-harvesting-guide See more
10.01.2022 Today some members of Illawarra Community Safety Brigade participated in a course. We are getting prepared. Are you?
10.01.2022 Last summer's bush fires taught us some terrifying lessons about the importance of being prepared and having a plan. Learn from the experience of others this bush fire season.
09.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast for Lower Central West Plains, Eastern Riverina, Southern Riverina and Northern Riverina tomorrow Saturday 28 November. A total fire ban will be in force for these areas from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan.
08.01.2022 Eight names, all NSW RFS volunteers, have been added to the Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial in Sydney today. We will never forget the service of Michael ...Maria, Phillip Bell, Ian Long, Robert Panitz, Geoffrey Keaton, Andrew O’Dwyer, Samuel McPaul and Colin Burns. 102 names now appear on the memorial, recognising volunteers from the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW and the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association who have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting communities.
07.01.2022 The bushfire danger period has begun. Know the different fire danger ratings and be prepared for what you will do if the fire danger increases in your area. You can find daily fire danger ratings here: http://ow.ly/FAR750BB5qK #nswrfs #prepared #greatersydneyAC
07.01.2022 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
07.01.2022 Many Australians like Jim learned some terrifying lessons in the last bush fire season
07.01.2022 A total fire ban has been declared for tomorrow Sunday 29 November with a 'very high' rating. For public safety, Blackbutt and Bass Point reserves will be c...losed. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a total fire ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. For more information visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
05.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared or the Illawarra/ Shoalhaven, Greater Sydney and numerous other areas from midnight tonight. Heatwave conditions coupled wit...h strong, gusty winds and low humidity will once again combine to make conditions difficult should any fires start. What can you do? Stay up to date. Discuss what you will do if you are threatened by a bush or grass fire and take action. Know the rules on a total fire ban day. Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
04.01.2022 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
02.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Metropolitan, Illawarra and parts of South Coast, Central Tableland...s and Southern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:52 pm Friday, 25 September 2020. By Bureau of Meteorology A strong cold front is bringing gusty winds to much of NSW today. Vigorous winds are expected to continue during Saturday in the front's wake. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS, in excess of 90 km/h, are possible this evening and Saturday. Conditions are expected to ease in Sydney later this evening, and in the remainder of the warning area Saturday afternoon or evening. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Bowral, Katoomba and Goulburn. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
02.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION ADVICE | Pending suitable conditions NSW Rural Fire Service crews, supported by Fire and Rescue NSW will undertake a hazard reduction burn on W...alker Street Helensburgh, this Saturday October 17. The hazard reduction area identified below has been split into a number of sections, the first being approximately 10ha in size and will reduce the bush fire risk for numerous properties in the area. People in the area of the hazard reduction can take the following steps: > Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes > Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns > Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage > Remove washing from clotheslines > Ensure pets have a protected area Vehicles must slow down >>> keep windows up >>> turn headlights on and sightseers must keep away from burns for their own safety. If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice. ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra 9 News Illawarra i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 2508mag Illawarra Mercury Helensburgh Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire Police Area Command Wollongong Police District City of Wollongong NSW Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire
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 myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs #prepared #greatersydneyAC See more
01.01.2022 A smoke haze is expected to settle across parts of Sydney this morning due to hazard reduction burns in the city's west and north-west. Meantime the city and west will heat up to 10 degrees above average.
