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24.01.2022 Early morning call just after midnight to a report of structure fire in the village just up the road from fire station. Reported by neighbors of smell of smoke and fire alarm. Property was found to be unoccupied and after investigating no fire was found. At the same time while Beaumont crews were heading to station to attend this call a car was found alight on top of Berry Mtn which saw the other two kangaroo valley trucks respond to this new incident to support the Beaumont crew and provide additional water in remote location. Crews finally heading back to bed around 2.30

22.01.2022 One more photo with many of the members that attended the fires wearing the hats given as part of the citation.

20.01.2022 While it has been a quite fire season this year Kangaroo Valley crews still remain busy with training and other calls. We currently have 2 new members working through their Basic Firefighter training One of our newly joined members James Spillar had been away for 5 days assisting with the flood cleanup in Port Macquarie this week as part of a combined Shoalhaven crew

19.01.2022 An After Action Review, following on from a training exercise, conducted by our crew leader candidates and senior deputy captain discussing possible areas where operational efficiency and safety can be improved. This was the first meeting to take place under the newly installed patio roof and chairs and tables. This area will provide an invaluable work area for brigade activities and for future community events. Many thanks to the local residents and business community for their support and local tradies (Preston & Sons, Robb Roofing and Gary Thomas Solutions) that provided the materials free or at cost and labour for free.

18.01.2022 The brigade's BBQ master chefs will be at the XMAS In The Valley event tomorrow afternoon and evening. Come along to support the community and chat with brigade members.

18.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Illawarra/Shoalhaven on Tuesday 26th of January 2021, is Very High. All Permits are suspended for 24hrs from midnight tonight. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and/bush-fire-survival-plan

17.01.2022 2 Kangaroo Valley trucks were happy to assist our neighbouring brigades on the highlands early this morning providing traffic control and chainsaw crews to remove several large trees

16.01.2022 Assisting a landowner with various tricky pile burns in a deep gully. Two other piles were burned further up the gully. Thanks to the owner for providing a BBQ for attending members which was unfortunately cut short by the request to assist police.

15.01.2022 Two crews from the local brigade and two from Cambewarra addressed a bushfire high up on the Camberwarra Range late yesterday evening. This was in steep country and battling through dense vegetation. The likely cause being a lightning strike. Once again our new Bush Firefighters excelled and displayed skills in advance of their short time in the brigade - a credit to our training team. Many thanks, as always, to Cambewarra brigade for their response.

14.01.2022 Tree down on barrengarry Mt that struck a car luckily missing the driver. Valley crews on scene and have cleared the road along with help from our local policeman Todd

13.01.2022 Valley crews on scene at a small tree down across live powerlines on Nugents Creek road which is blocked to traffic currently

13.01.2022 For your information you may see smoke in the Knights Hill/Budderoo NP direction from tomorrow as per the below. This area is East of Kangaroo Valley and North of Brogers Creek. Forecast winds should blow smoke away from Kangaroo Valley

12.01.2022 Well 12 months on since the Currowan fire hit KV causing so much devastation to property and the environment but is nice to see the bush slowly regenerating but will be years in the process. The community support for those that lost property and also the brigade was very humbling but not unexpected from such a wonderful place. Brigade members fought the fires for over 3 months up and down the coast with trucks out everyday for 8 weeks on this fire and while it was very deflating for members with the losses locally at least everyone was safe. Today is a day to remember and look out for each other. Thanks for your support Our favourite keepsake

12.01.2022 Late yesterday evening, as local crews were completing a controlled hazard reduction in the Upper Kangaroo River area, a call was received to assist ambulance and police at a property in the Barrengarry area to extract an individual that had fallen from rocks. Arduous personnel were requested due to the difficult terrain and two crews were dispatched. As crews arrived on scene, the ambulance team had already stabilised the patient and begun the descent with the brigade only required to clear a short path down the steep slope and assist to bring down medical equipment. Hard work for the ambulance crews and police working in difficult terrain.

11.01.2022 Kangaroo Valley RFS crews attended this incident yesterday with the able assistance of Berry Fire Rescue. Thankfully, no-one was seriously hurt. An air filled hose was implemented by the local brigade as a temporary measure until Fire & Rescue could deploy their booms and pillows to stop further spillage into the waterway. Thanks to Fire & Rescue for doing all the dirty work wading through the oily water and also to Cambewarra brigade for turning out. The tow truck driver deserves a significant mention as the extraction was tricky due to the steep bank, close proximity of the car to the bridge and current wanting to push the car under the bridge. A reminder to call 000 immediately if there is an oil spillage into waterways - details can be found on the NSW EPA website https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au//r/contacts-for-water-pollution

11.01.2022 Busy morning for the brigade with a number of incidents due to the high winds but luckily no fires. First was a callout to a tree over power lines on tourist road. Once origin energy crews isolated the power the tree was chainsawed up and removed On return to station we were informed a large tree had fallen on a house in the village which the brigade removed some fallen branches to make area safe but will need additional resources to remove at later date. At the same time following another local report of a tree over Wattamolla rd another crew was dispatched there to investigate and remove

10.01.2022 KV crews were out yesterday assisting a property owner with a large pile burn to allow them to commence rebuilding after losing their home last year. Video shows some of the planning and work that goes into this exercise to ensure is carried out safely in a challenging situation

10.01.2022 More of our newest Bush Firefighters with their official RFS certificates. Congratulations to Marc and Matt (flanking our Senior Deputy Captain Dave) and Richard, Noah, Helen and Johnno.

10.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Illawarra and Shoalhaven is Very High for Sunday 29th November, with a Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) in place from Midnight tonight.

10.01.2022 Kangaroo Valkey crews assisted a landholder with an agricultural/paddock burn this evening. Some smoke visible from Moss Vale Rd.

09.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is VERY HIGH for Sunday 6th December 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. All Permits are suspended from midnight tonight for 24hrs.

09.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is VERY HIGH for Monday 16 November 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits will be suspended for 24hrs from midnight tonight.

09.01.2022 Thanks to all that stopped by the brigade's sausage sizzle outside the Friendly Inn last night. All but cleared out of snags. Many thanks to Harold as our BBQ chef extraordinaire, Derek Lucas for bringing along some beautifully handmade wooden items for brigade members and The Friendly Inn for their support.

08.01.2022 Kangaroo Valley brigade has been attending a large diesel spill extending from Barrengarry store up Barrengarry Mnt. Beware of slippery conditions on the corners and drive accordingly. Now in the hands of RMS to signpost and monitor. Thanks to those members who have made themselves available

08.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is VERY HIGH for Saturday 28 November 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. Permits will be suspended for 24hrs from midnight tonight.

07.01.2022 Today, the brigade hosted a visit from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley Governor of New South Wales, Peter McKechnie, RFS Assistant Commissioner, Goetz Graf RFS Area Commander, Region South-East and Mark Williams, RFS District Manager, Shoalhaven. Her Excellency is visiting a number of locations within NSW affected by the recent fires, reviewing recoveries and to thank volunteer services for their efforts both during the fires and ongoing. Mark and Goetz presen...ted Mike Gorman and Andrew Morrison with 20- and 10-year long-service medals respectively. Additionally, all members actively involved in the recent fires were presented with a NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation for contribution and service to the NSW Bushfires 2019-2020 emergency response. Many thanks to Her Excellency, Mark and Goetz for their time and kind words and for funding lunch which was expertly prepared by our fabulous catering team; Lorraine, Helen, Jodi, Lance and Isaac. Congratulations to Mike and Andrew for their ongoing contributions to the community and all that gave their time during the fires.

06.01.2022 Kangaroo Valley brigade members hard at work training yesterday afternoon with a simulated fire call to smoke sighting to test response, navigation and mapping, followed by pumping and drafting. Great practice for new and old members

05.01.2022 This road show event will be held at the fire shed and open to all to attend 20th October from 10.00am until 6.30pm

04.01.2022 Two of our new Bush Firefighters (BF) with their certificates from the NSW RFS. Congratulations to Brendan (Brendo) Williamson and David (Smithy) Smith. Both have been active members already attending multiple callouts as have other new BFs. More photos to follow.

04.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is VERY HIGH for Monday 7th December 2020 in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra districts. All Permits remain suspended from midnight tonight for 24hrs.

04.01.2022 PLANNING A BURN? The Bush Fire Danger Period for the Shoalhaven District has officially ended. As of the 1st of April fire permits are no longer required in Rural Fire Service areas within the Shoalhaven, however landholders are still required to notify 24hrs prior to ignition to the RFS and their neighbours. ... The easiest way to notify the RFS is through our online notification process at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inform//burn-notifications Alternatively you can contact the Shoalhaven FCC on 4424 4424

04.01.2022 The brigade was called out earlier tonight to a small fire in bushland behind Jenanter Dr caused from an escaped campfire. Luckily this was found and reported by a push bike rider using the trails there. Brigade members walked in with hand tools and blowers to extinguish the smouldering fire. Timely reminder as we move towards summer to ensure all fires are out before you leave

03.01.2022 ITS FINALLY ARRIVED Kangaroo Valley RFB is proud to announce the arrival of its very own PC 4wd crew cab utility This has been purchased 100% with funds donated by the kangaroo valley community and associated businesses following the terrible events of the Currowan fire last year. ... This will be a great asset for the brigade and KV community for years to come providing a vehicle suitable for crew transport, fire mapping, community engagement, training, remote area fire teams, RFS motorbikes and chainsaw teams which are just some of the many things our members are involved in THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU