Lavington Rural Fire Brigade in Lavington, New South Wales | Community organisation

Lavington Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Lavington, New South Wales

Address: 629 Krautz Street 2641 Lavington, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.lavingtonrfb.org.au

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25.01.2022 A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property? Answer: There are 5 simple steps to prepare a property for... bush fires: 1. Trim overhanging trees and shrubs to stop the spread of fire. 2. Mow grass and remove the cuttings, have a cleared area around your home. 3. Remove material that can burn, like wood piles and furniture. 4. Clear debris from your gutters to stop embers causing a fire. 5. Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses that can reach around your home and make sure you’ve got a reliable source of water. Remember, you need to prepare well beforehand as leaving it to the last minute is too late. Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

25.01.2022 It’s been a wet week across NSW! It can lull us into thinking that we don’t need to prepare as much for the bush-fire season, but it only takes some hot and wi...ndy weather to cure the grass and make it flammable. Make sure you know what to do if there is a bush or grass fire near you. Visit myfireplan.com.au

25.01.2022 Great information from Resilence NSW Stay hydrated Keep cool & If you see an unattended fire please call 000

25.01.2022 Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

24.01.2022 It’s time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for bush fire season. The seven essential items to pack in your Survival Kit are; a portable battery-operated radio; a waterproof torch; spare batteries; a... first aid kit with manual; woollen blankets; emergency contact numbers; drinking water. Add cash and credit cards; medications and toiletries; special requirements for children, the disabled or the elderly; a mobile phone and charger; important documents; and a change of clothes for everyone before you leave. Don’t forget to prepare for your pets too. Head over to myfireplan.com.au to learn more. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/lea/important-items-checklist #getreadyweekend See more

23.01.2022 Eastern Riverina Thursday 26th November 2020

23.01.2022 This morning Lavington Rural Fire Brigade Members were honoured to be named as the Community Group of the Year in the Albury City Council Australia Day Awards 2021. To top the day off.... Our Captain & Senior Deputy Captain, Bruce & Kathy Barnes were recipients of the Volunteer of the Year award 2021. This award acknowledges not only our members going above and beyond our firefighting roles, it acknowledges you as the community and your part in supporting others during hard ...times. We would like to thank the community for supporting our Brigade, dropping off donations, assisting at our station, delivering donations, offering assistance wherever you could during the 2019/20 fires. Individuals, Businesses, Families, Groups, Organisations, Other Emergency Services, all of the wider community including donations from overseas; We Thank you. We sincerely thank those who nominated us for the awards, it is very much appreciated.

22.01.2022 Be Safe everyone

22.01.2022 Congratulations to NSW RFS Southern Border Team Thurgoona Rural Fire Brigade Juniors. JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONS for 2020. Well done.

21.01.2022 We're returning the favour. After helping us last fire season, 55 Australian firefighters will travel to the USA to assist with fires burning on the west coast. These firefighters will undertake specialist incident management, aviation & field supervision roles.

21.01.2022 Thanks Prescilla & Walla Walla Rural Fire Service fantastic to see our Juniors learning life skills. #futureleaders #nextgenfirefighters

21.01.2022 Not too late to grab a snag from Gerogery Rural Fire Brigade

18.01.2022 Call out: 6:22pm 05/01/2020 Power Pole Alight - Water View Waste Water Plant, West Albury. Started at the power pole possible by a bird. Bush/Grass alight also. Thanks to quick response and work by Lavington Rural Fire Brigade, Splitters Creek Rural Fire Brigade Bungowannah, Thurgoona Rural Fire Brigade and Jindera rural fire brigade

17.01.2022 Disgraceful behaviour

17.01.2022 Today some students from James Fallon High School Year 9 came for an outdoor, hands on learning experience. We were able to show them what our Juniors Program involves & how young people can get involved in the community. Thank you Miss Gilbert for organising and thanks to all the students for getting in and having a go. #nextgeneration #futurefirefighters? #youthawareness #COVIDSafepractices... Note: All activities were outdoors and conducted with COVIDSafe practices.

16.01.2022 Today is 'R U OK? Day' Check in with a friend, family member or colleague. One conversation can make a huge difference. Remember there's more to say after R U OK? ASK, LISTEN, ENCOURAGE & CHECK IN. Have a great day and take care

14.01.2022 Haystack Fires - Some advice from Riverina Zone

14.01.2022 It's not always hard work! We do get to have some fun while training. This fantastic fire fighter skills obstacle course was designed by the Lavington Juniors. The Walla Walla Rural Fire Service & Lavington Rural Fire Brigade Juniors got together and had a fun night having a crack at the course. And who are the champions? ... 1st, 2nd & 3rd separated by 1 second! Walla Captain & Lavington Senior Deputy Captain (Kathy & Shai) in 1st place Lavington Juniors Harry & Chris 2nd Place Walla & Lavington Deputies (Craig & Mark) in 3rd place #ICanFeelARematchComingOn #VeryEntertaining #WallaLavingtonJuniors #SuperProudFutureLeaders See more

14.01.2022 The heatwave forecast for this weekend has been upgraded to extreme. If a fire starts under these conditions fire behaviour is likely to be erratic and unpredic...table. Take extreme caution in all activities to minimise any source of ignition. Review your Bush Fire survival plan and know what you will do if there is a fire in your area. Monitor the Fires Near Me App or visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information

12.01.2022 Today is a hard day for many that were impacted by the Green Valley Fire near Jingellic 12 months ago. Sadly Firefighter Samuel McPaul lost his life and five other fire fighters were injured. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family and friends today along with all those impacted by this tragic event. Rest In Peace Sam If you are finding things tough & need support please reach out.... Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 See more

11.01.2022 Friday 22nd January 2021 Eastern Riverina Fire Danger Rating - Very High

09.01.2022 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 make 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

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 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.

09.01.2022 Monday 25th January 2021 Eastern Riverina TOBAN & Fire Danger Rating - Very High.

09.01.2022 As the weather starts to heat up, it's a good reminder for residents to start preparing your home for bush fires. Taking these important steps now, could make a...ll the difference if a fire was to threaten you and your home. It is also important to make sure you have a bush fire survival plan and have discussed and practiced it with your family. For more information on on making your plan, visit www.myfireplan.com.au

08.01.2022 Don't forget to change your clocks and check your smoke alarms this weekend.

08.01.2022 Please take the time to consider this advice from the VRA. It could save your life. #staysafetheseholidays

08.01.2022 Eastern Riverina Saturday 28th November 2020 TOBAN & SEVERE Fire Danger Rating

08.01.2022 Great turn out this morning for the Group 4 2020 Captains Tour. The drive will provide brigades within the Group an oppurtunity to familiarise themselves with a...n area and trails, both private, crown & council, they otherwise don’t get into and gives drivers a chance to sharpen their skills as we lead into the season. Jindera rural fire brigade Table Top Rural Fire Brigade Lavington Rural Fire Brigade Gerogery Rural Fire Brigade Walla Walla Rural Fire Service Thurgoona Rural Fire Brigade NSW RFS Southern Border Team Burrumbuttock, Glenellen and Bungowannah Rural Fire Brigades. See more

07.01.2022 A huge shout out to all our amazing fathers out there who do such an amazing job! Happy Father's Day! #nswrfs

07.01.2022 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 myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

06.01.2022 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?... Answer: There are 5 actions you can take to prepare a rural property or farm for bush fires: 1. Clear/slash flammable materials around structures like homes or sheds. 2. If the conditions are right and you have the permits, approvals and skill, conduct a controlled burn. 3. Plough firebreaks around paddock boundaries to prevent the spread of fire. 4. Rotate stock across your property to ensure paddocks are well-grazed. 5. Prepare and maintain sturdy hoses and water pumps in case you need to defend your property. Remember, you need to prepare well beforehand as leaving it to the last minute is too late. Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

05.01.2022 Members of the community will see different icons in products like Fires Near Me NSW and the on the NSW RFS website from the start of December. The New icons are being introduced on the NSW RFS website and Fires Near Me NSW app. The new icons are part of a national system to bring consistency to the way information and warnings are shown, especially in border areas.... In NSW, the change means updates to the icons used for Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning. Over time, these alert levels and icons will apply to other hazards, bringing a greater level of consistency.

04.01.2022 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES of Greater Hume, Federation, Albury and Berrigan We Need You! 1st November marks the start of the Bush Fire Danger Period for anot...her year. Having just experienced one of the worst bush fire seasons on record, NSW RFS staff have been busy preparing for the season ahead. One of the many ways we must ensure we are prepared, is by identifying local suppliers early. During a major incident, the NSW RFS requires items and services such as: Catering Accommodation Fuel Ice Tools Equipment Hire (Generators, Marquees, Portaloos, Skip Bins, Cool Rooms) Cleaning services Transport services (Buses, Private Cars, Freighting) Security services Mechanical services And much more We urgently require a broad range of suppliers for the upcoming fire season. If you’re an interested business, we need your support! To register to do business with us; the process is quick and easy, and can be completed online in a matter of minutes. All you need to do is head to q2c.rfs.nsw.gov.au to register. If you have successfully completed your self-registration online, please let us know so we can keep an eye on the status of your application. For more information or assistance registering, please contact our office on 02 6051 1511.

04.01.2022 Great team work. Jindera rural fire brigade @Bungowannah Rural Fire Brigade Walla Walla Rural Fire Service @Glenellen Rural Fire Brigade Table Top Rural Fire Brigade & Lavington Rural Fire Brigade.

03.01.2022 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 rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend See more

03.01.2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS We made it in the top 10! Our Junior & Senior Teams both came in 9th. Congratulations to all involved, well done.

03.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 Back in January during our busy time we had the need to peel one thousand and one Potatoes for Catering! Needless to say our Peeler was terrible. 10 months later the most thoughtful thing happened..... ... A community member dropped us off a new Peeler. Thank you so much for thinking of us and thank you to the Community for supporting us. See more

01.01.2022 Lavington Rural Fire Brigade, Walla Walla Rural Fire Service & Splitters Creek Rural Fire Brigade run a Junior Firefighters Program. We would like to thank the NSW RFSA for sponsoring the Juniors team shirts & @Attack Sports Albury for sponsoring the adult shirts as well as for the many hours spent designing them. We sincerely Thank You.

01.01.2022 Eastern Riverina Friday 27th November 2020

01.01.2022 Crews assisted SES with storm damage this afternoon.

01.01.2022 Some great advice from our friends at Albury & Border Rescue Squad - NSW Volunteer Rescue Association Inc.