Kootingal Moonbi RFS Brigade in Kootingal, New South Wales | Fire station

Kootingal Moonbi RFS Brigade

Locality: Kootingal, New South Wales

Address: New England Highway 2352 Kootingal, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 A massive shout to all you Tamworth District Residents out there doing the right thing and notifying us of your upcoming burns. We have received over 1000 burn ...notifications since the 1 April 2020, Thank you. For those thinking about burning, while you do not currently need a permit. You are still required to notify all neighbouring properties and the Tamworth Fire Control Centre a minimum of 24 hours prior to lighting. If you have any enquiries or would like to notify us of your burn you can contact the office between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday on 6762 7641. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//13323/Standards-for-Pile-Burni

24.01.2022 Brigade members attending Breathing Apparatus Training during recent days.

24.01.2022 Although we aren’t in the Bushfire Danger period yet we are already seeing Very High fire danger ratings. For anyone unsure Tamworth regional council is located in the Northern Slopes area or number 12 on the map below.

24.01.2022 Permits will be suspended until further notice from midnight tonight the 27/11/20. With weather conditions expected to deteriorate into the weekend and early next week, we are asking you to ensure you are prepared should a fire start in your area. Ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go if a fire threatens your home. Being prepared isn’t just about preparing your property, It's also about making sure you consider your physical, mental and emotional preparedness. ... To keep up to date on the latest fire information download the Fires Near Me app or go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information

24.01.2022 We will be heading to our last stop of the day KOOTINGAL skatepark on Chaffey street

24.01.2022 Planning to burn off? Due to strong winds across the weekend it may be best to postpone any private burn offs. Our firefighters have already attended a number of escaped burns over recent days. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/pla/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

24.01.2022 Have you got Fires Near Me NSW on your smartphone? Make sure you have the latest version to get the latest updates including user profiles and your notification inbox.

23.01.2022 SEVERE STORMS FOR MONDAY - Bureau of Meteorology Yesterday storms were quieter than forecast due to the atmosphere being worked over on Saturday and as a r...esult, the severe storm outbreak didn’t occur. Today, storms will be more active and already in progress in southern parts of the state. The yellow and red shadings shown below show a measurement of the potential energy combined with atmospheric dynamics to show storm potency if storms were to form in the region. Some storms are likely to become severe today with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall all possible. Specific warnings will be issued. - Karl Lijnders Register now to receive SMS alerts when severe storms may impact you. www.nswincidentalerts.com For Emergency help, call #NSWSES on 132 500.

22.01.2022 With forecasted temperatures in the high 30’s on Sunday and Monday it’s important not to be complacent. Grass fires start easily and spread quickly. Be vigilant, report unattended fires, prepare your home and survival plans.

22.01.2022 SAFETY ALERT | HYUNDAI TUCSON MY2015-2021. Fire and or Injury risk, Have you got one of these cars in your garage. If you do, you need to read the information below.

22.01.2022 Recent rain has resulted in good growth across much of NSW. While this is welcome, it does bring with it the risk of grass fires. This weekend we want everybody to consider what they can do to reduce their fire risk. Now is the time to ‘Get Ready’ for the fire season.

22.01.2022 A heads up for everyone travelling along the highway.

22.01.2022 Ever wondered how fast a grass fire can move? With the @Bureau of Meteorology predicting a warm and wet spring there is likely to be good grass and crop growth across NSW. With this growth will come the increased risk of grass fires. Maintain your property, be prepared and have a plan.

22.01.2022 It’s going to warm up over the next few days. Higher temperatures are likely to see higher Fire Danger Ratings so we ask everyone to be vigilant and have their Bushfire Survival Plans ready. The forecasted weather can also pose a health danger. Please remain hydrated, keep out of the heat as much as possible and keep an eye on the elderly and vulnerable.

21.01.2022 GET READY WEEKEND | It’s time to prepare your Emergency survival Kit for bush fire season. Head over to www.myfireplan.com.au to learn more.

20.01.2022 A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the area. 04/02/2021 2:58pm.

19.01.2022 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.

18.01.2022 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

17.01.2022 Heading to Garden street park now see you all there

16.01.2022 Hot, dry and windy weather is increasing the fire danger in parts of NSW tomorrow. A total fire ban will be in force on Monday 23 November for the Far North Coast and North Western Fire areas. Review your bush fire survival plan and know what you will do if threatened by fire.

16.01.2022 Kootingal RFS team has proved to be the most committed and successful NSW RFS team in Firefighter Championship competition. From their first Zone Championship a...t Bourke on a wet weekend in 2005, they have gained great respect for their dedication and achievements leading to their winning of the Australasian Championships in 2019. Of the ten-team events at Tamworth, Kootingal had four firsts, a second, a fourth and a fifth, undoubtedly the best performing team. The last five State Championships have seen the team finish fourth overall twice, a third and runner up to the top FRNSW teams in 2016 and 2018 outstanding results. Without a FRNSW appliance to train on the team have installed a training track with lights, their results in the hose and hydrant events in State Championships proof of their efforts. Hose & Hydrant 2 Competitors 4 firsts and 2 seconds in just 6 outings, with several wins and places in the 3 and 4 competitor events. The team has seen many changes in personnel over the last 15 years, Kendall Thompson the only original member. Kendall gained international recognition for his role in the RFS rescue operations in Lockyer Valley floods in 2011. Operating as a helicopter down-the-wire winchman, he was involved in rescuing 40+ people, for which he was awarded the RFS Commissioner’s Award for Valour and the Benjamin Franklin International Award for Valor (US spelling), the award’s first Australian recipient and just the third time to be awarded outside North America. We all look forward to competing with Kootingal RFS at the first Championship of 2021! Take care and we’ll see you on the track! #FireChamps #Kootingal #Moonbi #RFS #FRNSW

15.01.2022 Yesterday‘s Santa/ Lolly run was a bigger success than we ever imagined it would be!! The brigade would like to thank everyone who came out and helped spread a little bit of Christmas cheer. We would also like to thank Peter Summers and the IGA team for the generous donation of lollipops at such short notice! Without them we would not have been able to run the event so successfully and we encourage everyone to shop local and support them so that they can continue supporting community organisations like ours. Due to the community turnout for this years Santa run, an event we have not run for quite some time, we will certainly be continuing this into the future. The Kootingal/Moonbi RFS brigade hope you all have a safe and merry Christmas. Photos credit: Jim Crosbie

14.01.2022 Road closures

10.01.2022 With the weather warming snakes have already been spotted. Here’s some useful information and myth busting to keep in mind.

10.01.2022 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 www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs See more

09.01.2022 Thank you to all who came out to say hello to Santa we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did Merry Christmas to all and have a safe and happy new year

08.01.2022 Be ALERT... If it’s flooded, FORGET IT!!

07.01.2022 The first Very High Fire Danger Rating (FDR) for this season. The FDR for Friday the 25 September is Very High.

05.01.2022 Strong winds are set to continue into the weekend and there’s a chance of snow in some places around the Tamworth area. Please take care on the roads and listen to the advice from NSW SES and other emergency services.

05.01.2022 Today marks the start of the 2020/21 Bush Fire Danger Period and with Fire and Rescue NSW we’re launching our new public awareness campaign in which survivors of last summer’s horrific NSW bush fires share their experiences #NSWRFS http://ow.ly/BcQi50BG3VZ

05.01.2022 If you're changing your clocks before going to bed tonight, take a moment to check your smoke alarm. It’s as simple as pressing a button. If your alarm isn't w...orking, replace the battery or the unit. Only working smoke alarms help save lives. Don’t risk it, test it. #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

05.01.2022 After a bushfire season that won't soon be forgotten, Kootingal Moonbi RFS Brigade plans to use our $3,000 #GreaterNewEngland funding to complete upgrades to their main trucks, so they can continue to keep locals safe. #hereshow we're strengthening the communities we call home.

04.01.2022 Every year we receive calls to fires which end up being pile burns that aren’t properly notified. While permits aren’t needed yet it is still a requirement to notify neighbours and the RFS of an intention to burn 24hrs prior to lighting. Here’s a very handy video put together by our colleagues at Hornsby/Ku-Ring-Gai district. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=iirifvKlvKY

04.01.2022 Yet another excellent resource for the NSW Rural Fire Service Tamworth District.

04.01.2022 This time last week we were wrapping up our ‘Win a day as a firefighter’ competition with our lucky winners, Kacey and Hank, and their plus ones at the Kootinga...l Moonbi RFS Brigade! Check out the awesome morning the kids had thanks to Kendall, Allen and Graham. This competition was part of our Bushfire Recovery, Readiness and Resilience campaign which was proudly funded by the NSW Government.

03.01.2022 SEVERE STORMS LIKELY FOR CENTRAL NSW Thunderstorms are possible across all parts of the state eith the exception of the far west today. Damaging winds, la...rge hail and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are all possible in the afternoon and evening, particularly about the parts of the ranges and adjacent western slopes. This is a forecast only. If severe thunderstorms do develop, specific warnings will be issued. Register now to receive SMS alerts when severe storms may impact you. www.nswincidentalerts.com For Emergency help, call #NSWSES on 132 500.

02.01.2022 Training activities conducted at our station this weekend as part of the NSW RFS Village Firefighter Course.

02.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 With the Bush Fire Danger period approachingresidents and land owners may be thinking about cleaning up around their properties A new way to notify your intention to burn is now available via www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify You must still follow councils clean air policy and notify your neighbours 24hrs prior. You can still call the Tamworth RFS Fire Control Office on 6762 7641 Mon-Frid 9am-5pm to notify.

01.01.2022 It is the end of an era at the NSW Rural Fire Service today. After more than 30 years in the Service, and after more than 12 years as Commissioner, Shane Fitzsi...mmons leaves the organisation today. He's taking up a new role within NSW Government as the Commissioner of Resilience NSW and as Deputy Secretary of Emergency Management. Shane has seen us, and the community, through some of the toughest of conditions and experiences during this time. We say farewell and 'thank you'.