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Kariong Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Kariong

Address: 5 Dandaloo street 2250 Kariong, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Today marks the official end to the quietest fire season in more than a decade, a welcome and stark contrast to last year. This season, NSW RFS members have res...ponded to just over 5,500 bush and grass fires that have burnt 30,963 hectares across NSW, considerably less than the 11,400 fires and 5.5 million hectares lost last season. Thank you to our incredible members who continuously step up to help when called upon, protecting communities across the state

24.01.2022 Today Kariong 1B assisted with clean up activities within the Taree area due to the recent flooding. A huge shout to all the volunteers who are helping those in need. Thank you

23.01.2022 Monthly Update During January our volunteer crews attend 18 Fire Calls. This is good news compared to the number for the previous month. Whilst we have been pretty lucky this fire season, our thoughts and prayers are with the volunteers, emergency services, and the people in Perth and surrounding areas. ... Do you have a Fire Survival Plan https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan? If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the RFS and would like more information. For more information on joining https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volu.../volunteering-with-the-rfs #firesurvivalplan #rfs

23.01.2022 Crews responded today to reports of a car fire on the M1 at Mount White. Upon arrival crews found a Ute with a barbecue containing hot coals that had falling out and spread into camping gear causing it to catch alight.

23.01.2022 What a difference a year makes. On 29 October 2019 there was nearly 100 bush fires burning across the state, with some fires at Emergency Warning level. Twelve ...months to the day, weather conditions are very different, as is the level of fire activity. Remember fire conditions will return, so why not take the time now to discuss your plan with your family. See more

23.01.2022 Heavy Rainfall predicted over the next few days within the Central Coast region, please drive to conditions. Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater. For assistance with flooding call SES 132 500 if life-threatening always call 000

22.01.2022 Big thank you to the local family and community for the donation of 50 bottles of hand sanitiser and cleaning packs for use around station. These have now been setup around station and distributed to the crews.

21.01.2022 Huge thank you to Andrew Macdonald for the grant cheque for $1000. Greatly appreciated.

21.01.2022 Been busy couple days for kariong crews helping in our own backyard and Taree today Kariong1Bravo helping out at Gorakan this park has little bit of water over it Stay safe

20.01.2022 Kariong RFS Monthly Update To help us connect more with you, we will be providing a monthly update. These updates will provide the number of fire calls attended by our volunteers, helpful information & tips for fire safety. Leave a comment below for suggestions of what you would like to hear about in these updates ... During October we had another busy month which saw our volunteer crews attending 20 Fire Calls The recent wet weather has been favourable so far this bushfire season. However with wetter conditions leads to higher risks on our roads, so please tell your family and friends to drive safely. Even with the wetter conditions predicted this summer bushfires can still occur, it’s a friendly reminder to please ensure that you have a fire plan. Do you have a Fire Survival Plan https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan? If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the RFS and would like more information. Pop into our station in Dandaloo St Wednesdays between 7pm & 7:30pm. For more information on joining https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//volunteering-/Join-the-NSW-RFS #firesurvivalplan #rfs

20.01.2022 1 year ago this week the massive Gospers Mountains bushfire was started by a lighting strike North West of Sydney. The fire burned for 79 days and was the largest recorded forest fire in Australian history and burnt over half a million hectares

20.01.2022 Crews Attended a truck Fire on the M1, Somersby south bound this morning along with Somersby Rural Fire Brigade Fire & Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong Kariong . Salvage operations are currently underway. UPDATE: salvage works complete and all lanes are now open

20.01.2022 Possible life-threatening heavy rain, damaging winds for Mid North Coast, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Find out about the warning here: https://bit.l...y/30QN3i1 If you're in #CoffsHarbour, #PortMacquarie, #Taree, #Kempsey, #Newcastle, #Gosford, #Cessnock, #Maitland, #Woolgoolga, #Sawtell, #Dorrigo and #Dungog: Don't drive if you don't need to Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater Avoid drowning, stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring Triple 0 immediately The Bureau of Meteorology also say that this will head south, so if you're in #sydney or the #illawarra, prepare now! More on how to stay safe here: https://bit.ly/2NrZCx0

19.01.2022 Communication Crews are operational from Charmhaven FCC today and tomorrow with RART Crews on Standby Very High Fire Danger Ration Saturday 28th November 2020. All Fire Permits are Suspended.

19.01.2022 Kariong 1 Alpha along with other units of the Central Coast district are conducting a hazard reduction in Calga today. Please be mindful of fire trucks and crew entering and leaving Peats Ridge road.

18.01.2022 A huge thank you, to Bunnings West Gosford for their donation to our brigade Head down to Bunnings West Gosford today for a sausage sizzle to support families who have been impacted by the recent floods

18.01.2022 Our crews are currently attending this incident. Please avoid the area if you have to travel.

17.01.2022 Yesterday our crew attended a community engagement event at Kariong Children’s Services OOSH, the kids had an awesome time exploring the truck, understanding fire safety and using the fire hoses. Thank you so much for having us we enjoyed helping the kids learn more about fire safety and the RFS

17.01.2022 Busy night for the brigade. We got called just after 1am to reports of a truck alight near Mount White on the M1. On arrival a semi was found in the bush fully involved as well as large area of bush alight. BA crews got to work extinguishing the truck and bush along with other crews from RFS and FRNSW. Thankfully the driver escaped with minor injuries Crews are still currently on scene continuing to mop up what remains and contain Large amounts of diesel and oil while await...ing salvage that will happening later tonight. Berowra Rural Fire Brigade Brooklyn Rural Fire Brigade Calga/Mt White Rural Fire Brigade Gosford Bulk Water - NSW RFS Narara Rural Fire Brigade Fire & Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong Fire and Rescue NSW

17.01.2022 Early morning morning surprise oil slick across drive way nothing a bit oil absorber can’t fix and morning exercise

17.01.2022 Was a busy 24 hours for our volunteers. Last night (10th aug). Crews responded to reports of an MVA on Debenham road south. On arrival crews immediately got to work as they found a small truck that had collided with the barrier and was leaking large amounts of a product called EMO, the leak was contained and area made safe. Then today just after lunch time. Crews responded to reports of an injured bush walker who fell down a cliff on piles creek loop walking trail. Working alongside NSW Ambulance, Fire & Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong and Somersby RFS. crews located the bush walker, allowing them to be stabilised and airlifted to safety.

16.01.2022 Tomorrow is a total fire & severe fire danger rating Do you have a fire plan? Get one today www.myfireplan.com.au

16.01.2022 Remember if it’s flooded forget it ! Please keep safe

15.01.2022 This evening a number of NSW RFS and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force officers have come together as a mark if respect, lining the M7 motorway at Eastern Creek to salute Constable Glen Humphris of the Victorian Police Force. Constable Humphris was among the police officers tragically killed in Victoria on April 22. He was being escorted from Victoria to Newcastle which will be his final resting place.... Our thoughts continue to be with his friends, family and emergency services colleagues in this difficult time. Rest In Peace, Glen.

15.01.2022 Our Crews are on scene at a truck fire on the M1 South Bound. Just before Calga. Please avoid the area. Calga/Mt White Rural Fire Brigade ... Brooklyn Rfb Gosford Bulk Water - NSW RFS Fire and Rescue NSW Photo credit - D. Ryff

15.01.2022 Today Kariong along with The Bays and Central Coast Communications participated in a Breathing Apparatus training day. Towards the end of the day we had a surprise visit from NSW Police Force airwing.

14.01.2022 FROM THE ASHES | A time lapse video shows how bushland in northern New South Wales is recovering after the devastating bushfires last summer. This footage is actually from a NSW Environmental Trust program monitoring the impacts of feral cats on native wildlife.

13.01.2022 Monthly Update Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! During December we had another busy month which saw our volunteer crews attend 34 Fire Calls. This is double the number of calls from the previous month. ... The wet weather has played a huge factor in this increase, please take care when driving, and drive to the weather conditions. Do you have a Fire Survival Plan https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan? If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the RFS and would like more information. For more information on joining https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunt/volunteering-with-the-rfs #firesurvivalplan #rfs

13.01.2022 Some upcoming changes you should familiarise yourself with in regards to how fires will be presented in Fires near me NSW app, The RFS website and across Australia. These changes should be active from early December (please have a read of the link in the post for more details)

12.01.2022 Tap tap... is this thing on? We all know you shouldn't peak too early at Christmas but it looks like the Christmas wishes of many of our volunteers have come t...rue. On this day last year there were more than 2000 firefighters in the field dealing with over 75 fires. Today there are no active bush or grass fires in NSW. We hope everyone gets a chance to relax after such a challenging year. Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas.

12.01.2022 It’s been such a challenging year. Last New Year, our firefighters were working hard to save lives and protect our community. This New Year, we thank the incredible health and frontline workers doing the same tonight. However and wherever you’re seeing in 2021, stay safe. #nswrfs

10.01.2022 In the early hours of this morning fire crews were called to a truck fire on the M1 just past Kariong interchange. 1x prime-mover with fire in the cab was extinguished and made safe.

10.01.2022 From all of us here at Kariong RFS wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas

10.01.2022 Please note if you are traveling on the M1 today May 2nd you may come across the funeral escort for the late Constable Glen Humphris. The below post was shared yesterday in relation to the escort day. Our thoughts are with the families and colleagues of the fallen officers. ... From Chief Inspector Phil Brooks, NSW POLICE this morning: "Please note tomorrow we are performing a funeral escort from Albury, 12pm, to Wallsend, 9:30pm. This will be up the Hume, onto the M7, Pennant Hills Rd, then onto the M1 to Newcastle/Wallsend. You might encourage your fleets to stick to lane 1 as we approach, there will be plenty of red/blue lights as we move up lane 3. Otherwise, you might keep the family of the late Constable Glen Humphris in mind, along with the members of Victoria Police, as we pass by throughout tomorrow. I will be leading the changeover team from the Heavy Vehicle rest area, M7 at Cecil Hills Northbound, which you might ensure is clear please, from before 6pm." Road Freight NSW and our members thoughts and prayers are with Constable Glen Humphris and his family including Victoria Police at this time. Victorian Transport Association Victoria Police NSW Police Force

09.01.2022 Our crews are being kept busy with this weather. Kariong 1B is currently deployed to Taree and our Kariong 1A is taking care of local jobs. Please stay home in this bad weather and remember. If it’s flooded. Don’t try drive through it. If you need assistance and it’s life threatening call 000. For any storm damage or assistance. Contact the SES on 132 500

09.01.2022 Kariong 1A & Kariong 1B along with Somersby, The Bays, Gosford Bulk Water & FRNSW 341 attended reports of an unknown fire which turned out to be multiple cars alight at Somersby. Crews got to work and extinguished the fire. K.Starr

09.01.2022 Crews were called to this in the early morning hours of Saturday. Once on scene crews gained the upper hand and quickly extinguished the fire before any major damage could occur. If you ever see an unattended fire or suspicious activity. Don’t be afraid to report it to 000 so it can be investigated quickly.

08.01.2022 The Public Information Inquiry Centre (PIIC), is now open to take calls from the public about the flood-affected areas in NSW. The PIIC is open 24 hours a day ...until at least 5pm on Monday 22 March 2021. The number is 1800 227 228. For emergency flood and storm assistance, the public can continue to contact the SES on 132 500 or visit their website www.ses.nsw.gov.au In case of an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

08.01.2022 On this day last year NSW recorded 17 concurrent Emergency Warnings. Communities in the Blue Mountains, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Walcha, Armidale, Namb...ucca, Kempsey, Tenterfield, and the Mid Coast were all being impacted by fire. At 6pm 94 fires were burning across the state. While the losses on that day were significant they could have been far worse were it not for the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and community members. See more

08.01.2022 We are all volunteers from our wonderful community in Kariong and are here to serve and protect you. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our local community and the support you provide us! Remember you are always welcome to join our wonderful diverse team to help keep our amazing community safe.

08.01.2022 Early this morning, crews got paged to attend reports of a structure fire out at Bar Point which is a remote community on the Hawkesbury river. Crews had to respond to Mooney Mooney boat ramp and then be transported from Mooney Mooney via boat to attend the incident. On arrival crews found 2 houses fully alight and went straight into defensive strategies to protect the surrounding houses. Sadly the 2 houses have been completely destroyed. Thankfully everyone was accounted for and no injuries.

07.01.2022 *Please note, information has since been updated. For updated information on road closures, please visit our pinned post - http://bit.ly/2QtoEx1 IMPORTANT: ROAD... CLOSURES, WATER OVER ROAD AND ROADS PRONE TO FLOODING Monday 22 March Please slow down and take extra care on the wet roads. Avoid unnecessary travel. All low-lying roads close to Tuggerah Lakes are impacted and should be avoided. Please do not attempt to move any road barriers or signage placed by Council staff. The below areas have been impacted by heavy rain please avoid if possible. ROAD CLOSURES - Ace Crescent, Tuggerah - Aloha Dr, Chittaway Bay - Anzac Road, Tuggerah - Braithwaite Street, Tacoma - Burns Road, Ourimbah - Carlton Road, Holgate - Carrington Street, Narara' - Dean Street, Narara - Durren Road, Jilliby (intersection of Smiths Road to Jilliby Road) - Fairway Drive, Terrigal - George Downs Drive, Kulnura (northbound lane closed between Springs Rd and Williams Rd - proceed with caution) - Gavenlock Road, Mardi - Hanalei Ave, Chittaway Bay - Hanlan Street, Narara - Hillcrest Ave, Tacoma - Ironbark Bridge, Lower Mangrove - this bridge is currently inaccessible - Island View Dr, Kincumber (no access to Kincumba Mountain) - Jefferies Road, Chittaway Point - Jilliby Road, Jilliby (from Hue Hue to Watagan Forest Drive) - Johnson Road, Tuggerah - Kallaroo Road to Emu Road, San Remo - Kennedy Road, Wyong - Kooindah Waters Golf Course to Jensen Road, Wyong - Lakedge Ave, Chittaway Bay and Berkeley Vale, including all side streets - Lake Street, Long Jetty - Lauffs Lane, Yarramalong - Leichhardt Road, Wyong - Linga Longa, Yarramalong - Lucinda Avenue, Killarney Vale including all side streets - Mandalong Road, Durren Durren (from Jilliby Road Durren Durren) - Mann's Road, West Gosford - Milina Road, Holgate - MacDonald's Road and Pacific Highway, Lisarow - Mcdonagh Road, Wyong - McPherson Rd, Mardi (closed at both the Mardi and South Tacoma ends) - Newcastle Street, Springfield - Old Maitland Road, Alison (at Woodbury Park Inn) - Oyster Shell Road, Spencer - Pandala Road, Narara - Panonia Road, Wyong - Panorama Road, Wyong - Reeves Street, Narara - River Road and Pacific Highway, Wyong - Shirley Street, Ourimbah - Showground Road, Gosford - The Ridgeway and Pacific Highway, Lisarow - Teralba Street, Lisarow - Tuggerah Parade, The Entrance and all side streets alongside this road - Wallarah Creek Bridge near Pacific Highway, Charmhaven - Willoughby Road, Wamberal - Willow Road, Springfield - Wolseley Ave, Tacoma - Woodbury Park Drive, Mardi - Yarramalong Road, Alison (at the intersection of Hue Hue Road) - Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek (Lauffs Lane) - Yarramalong Road, Yarramalong (approximately 1 kilometre before Bumble Hill road) LANDSLIPS - There have been reports of a tree down over power lines at 1146 Yaramalong Road. Crews are unable to investigate due to flooding. Ausgrid has been notified. - A landslip was reported at Linga Longa Road, Yarramalong, which remains closed due to flooding. This landslip has been cleared for when flooding subsides, but please avoid the area. WATER OVER ROAD / PRONE TO FLOODING Please avoid these roads if possible. If you do need to drive through, please do so slowly: - Budgewoi Road, Budgewoi (near Lakes Beach SLSC) - Bumble Hill Road, Yarramalong - landslips were reported along this road and have since been cleared. Motorists are urged to please slow down and take care - Chittaway Road, Ourimbah (in front of rugby club) - Elizabeth Bay Drive, Lake Munmorah (around number 32) - Enterprise Drive, Chittaway - Hue Hue Road, Jilliby (Woods Lane and Topher Road) - significant water over road, please drive carefully and avoid if possible - Louisiana Road, Warnervale (between Warnervale Road and Georgia Road) - Oak Road, Matcham - Peel Street and First Avenue (corner of), Toukley - Pollock Avenue, Wyong - Shore Street, Killarney Vale - Toukley Bridge (Western side) - Warnervale Road, Hamlyn Terrace (intersection of Warnervale and Louisiana Roads) - Washington Avenue, Niagara Park - Wattle Tree Road, Holgate (near the bridges) - significant water over road, please drive carefully and avoid if possible - Wells Street, Springfield - Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby (southbound) - Wombat Road, Berkeley Vale This post will be updated with new information throughout the day. #CCCRoads

07.01.2022 Kariong 1 Bravo is currently on scene at a tree down on Debenham Road south at somersby. Road is currently closed whilst RFS and Central Coast Council crews clear the tree.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons

05.01.2022 Available at Mangrove Mountainhall 10am- 2pm on following dates 20th August 3rd September 17th September ... 1st. October See more

05.01.2022 Looks like more storms to come this afternoon. Stay safe!

04.01.2022 After such an extraordinary and challenging year for everyone, we thank you so much for all your support. May the challenges of 2020 help make us thrive together as a community to make us stronger in 2021 Wishing you, your family’s and our volunteers a wonderful safe, healthy & happy New Year.

04.01.2022 HOTSPOT UPDATE: Greater Sydney is now a declared COVID-19 hotspot. From 1am Saturday, no one from the following New South Wales local government areas will be ...allowed into Queensland: Bayside Blacktown City Blue Mountains City Burwood Camden Campbelltown City Canada Bay City Canterbury-Bankstown Central Coast Cumberland Fairfield City Georges River Hawkesbury City Hornsby Shire Hunter’s Hill Municipality Inner West Ku-ring-gai Lane Cove Municipality Liverpool City Mosman Municipality North Sydney Northern Beaches Parramatta City Penrith City Randwick City Ryde City Strathfield Municipality Sutherland Shire Sydney City The Hills Shire Waverley Willoughby City Wollondilly Shire Woollahra City Queensland residents returning will have to isolate in a hotel for 14 days at their own expense. We’re acting quickly and putting the health of Queenslanders first. #covid19au

03.01.2022 Kariong 1Bravo crew 4 on scene with tree on powerlines Hensons road somersby

03.01.2022 Kariong is currently assisting Mt White and Wendoree park with a Hazard Reduction at the walkabout wildlife park Calga.

02.01.2022 With an increase in the use of hand sanitiser, we’d like to remind everyone that its ingredients are flammable. If you’re planning a BBQ this weekend, please ensure that you completely dry your hands after using hand sanitiser before coming into contact with a naked flame.

01.01.2022 A number of Hazard Reduction burns are planned for this weekend around the Central Coast. Please have a read to see if any are in your area.

01.01.2022 Busy day for our members today with a joint agency rescue job to help an injured bush walked on the piles creek loop track. After 4 hours and Crews covering just over 5km in tough terrain to carry out the injured bush walker. This was then followed shortly by 2 more callouts to bush alight in the Calga area. Crews are all back home and having a well deserved rest.