Mandalong Rural Fire Brigade in Mandalong, New South Wales, Australia | Fire station

Mandalong Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Mandalong, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 491 714 072

Address: 612 Mandalong road 2264 Mandalong, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 SEVERE #THUNDERSTORM warning for damaging wind gusts has been issued for parts of the #Sydney Metro, #CentralCoast and #Hunter forecast districts. Sever...e thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Cessnock, Sydney, Parramatta, Wyong, The Entrance, Woy Woy, Wollombi and Kulnura. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car 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. * 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. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 6:00 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. Keep up to date at ow.ly/KDH750BMMw5

24.01.2022 STORMS TO FIRE ON MONDAY Another stormy day is ahead for NSW on Monday. Some thunderstorms are likely to become severe and warnings may be issued tomorrow ...for gusty winds, heavy rain and large hail. Be prepared, monitor for warnings and follow advice from the #NSWSES Receive SMS Alerts for when severe thunderstorms develop in your area. Register at www.nswincidentalerts.com - Bureau of Meteorology

22.01.2022 Crews on scene at today’s Hazard Reduction - the wind has got up a bit but all fine so far. Some embers and flames visible. If you can go the other way and not Fishery Point road that’s would be a help to crews on scene.

20.01.2022 Due to warm, dry and windy conditions the first total fire ban will be in place for the 2020/21 fire season. Very high fire danger is forecast for north east NS...W on Fri 25 September, with a total fire ban to be in force for the Far North Coast. Check and review your bush fire survival plan. See more

20.01.2022 Mandalong RFS will be participating in this week’s Hazard Reductions. Please ensure that you keep family and friends away from these locations. If you see flames at an unattended location please contact 000 with details. Anyone with respiratory conditions should stay indoors if your area is affected by heavy smoke. ... Stay safe and be prepared for the coming fire season. Contact your local RFS for information on being prepared and making your property Fire Safe.

19.01.2022 Incident call: Mandalong Rural Fire brigade attended a car fire in Mandalong this evening. Great working with Cooranbong Rural Fire Brigade and the fire was quickly put out

18.01.2022 Mandalong RFS was out today attending a hazard reduction with Cooranbong and Martinsville RFS. The terrain on this one was really tough. Well done to all brigades and great working with everyone!

17.01.2022 Mandalong RFS Brigade will be working closely with our neighbours to ensure that this Hazard Reduction is managed. Residents please take care and be aware or the smoke that will be in our area.

17.01.2022 Fire agencies will conduct a number of hazard reduction burns around the Sydney area on Tue 8 September. Smoke from these burns may settle across a number of su...burbs on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Smoke is expected to clear early Wednesday with a southerly change and rain forecast. There are a number of other burns programmed around the state including near Tamworth, Port Macquarie and across the Clarence Valley. See more

16.01.2022 Mandalong RFS will also be assisting with this hazard reduction and residents in our area should also be aware of these conditions nearby.

12.01.2022 Today is #RUOKDay and after an extraordinary fire season and the impact of COVID now more than ever we need to check in with each other. So take the time today ...to ask a mate, a family member or a neighbour, are you ok? Listen to them, encourage them to take some action and check in. Find out more at www.ruok.org.au/triple-ok See more

11.01.2022 The new online portal giving NSW residents the ability to quickly and easily notify us of when they’re planning to use fire on their property is now live. Members of the public can now use their mobile phone or desktop computer to lodge their notifications about planned hazard reductions or burn offs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

11.01.2022 Mandalong was out yesterday with Martinsville Rural Fire Brigade and Cooranbong Rural Fire Brigade on a hazard reduction in Martinsville. A great day out with these two brigades and a great learning experience for our crew. Looking forward to working with our neighbouring crews in the future.

09.01.2022 INCIDENT CALL | Crews made quick work of extinguishing a Motor Vehicle Fire this evening in Mandalong. Thanks to the prompt response of volunteer firefighters f...rom Cooranbong Rural Fire Brigade and Mandalong Rural Fire Brigade, the fire was stopped before it could spread into nearby bushland. Thank you to the members who responded to the call.

09.01.2022 Due to covid, Mandalong RFS hasnt opened it doors. While we regularly attend the station you are welcome to call in at any time. We have a strong process of sanitisation and social distancing on site as well as masks if required. This video gives landowners valuable tips though what they should be doing this GET READY weekend. Please as stated at the end of the video prepare for the up coming fire season that starts on the 1st of October. Any help we can give please dont hesitate on contacting us via phone or email.

07.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Notification The NSW Rural Fire Service - Central Coast District proposes to conduct the following hazard reduction burns this week: Thursday,... 17th September Brightwaters Stage 1 HR - 11 hectares, southern side of Fishery Point Road, opposite Yarrawonga Park Rd, Mirrabooka, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Friday, 18th September Seahampton HDC HR - 22 hectares, HDC & Lake Macquarie Council, east of Fourth Street, George Booth Dr & M1 Pacific Motorway, Seahampton, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Rennie HR 9 hectares, Private Property 100 Narara Rd, Cooranbong, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Saturday, 19th September Acacia FT Stage 2 HR - 2 hectares, Central Coast Council, Pacific Highway, west of Colongra Bay Rd, Lake Munmorah, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Norah Head 2020 HR - 12 hectares, Darkinjung & Central Coast Council, north of Norah Head Sports Club extending to View Street & west of Barton Street, Norah Head, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Walkabout Wildlife Park HR - 1.2 hectares, Private HR at the entry to Walkabout Wildlife Park, Mount White, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Private HR - 5 hectares, Private Property 187 Waratah Rd, Mangrove Mountain, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Eraring Area B HR - 95 hectares, Private Property Eraring Power Station, 235 Construction Road, Myuna Bay, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. Sunday, 20th September Eraring Area A HR - 21 hectares, Private Property Eraring Power Station, Rocky Point Road & Rail Corridor, Eraring, commencing at approximately 9:00am and to be completed by approximately 7:00pm. There will be smoke and fire activity visible from local roadways during and after the hazard reduction operation. Motorists in this area should slow down and take care if driving through smoke, including keeping windows up and turning their headlights on. Residents in this area should take the appropriate precautions including keeping doors and windows closed, remove washing from clothes lines and ensure any pets are in a protected area. Residents may also experience discoloured water due to firefighters extracting water from the water mains during the hazard reduction operation. Please note that the hazard reduction may be re-scheduled should weather conditions be inappropriate. Ongoing patrols of the burn will be conducted as required. PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

07.01.2022 Firefighters are completing a number of hazard reduction burns across the state today. This includes a number around the Sydney area. A southerly change is currently moving up the coast which will help clear most of the smoke from the Sydney area. Further burns are programmed later this week, however forecast showers may result in some burns being postponed. Photo: Kurrajong Hills HR

07.01.2022 Mandalong RFS was out and about helping at a hazard reduction this weekend. Well done to the crew!

05.01.2022 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 seaso...n. 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

05.01.2022 Mandalong RFS was out and about today in the community. With new Bunnings Covid restrictions the brigade worked well with the rules. Great day out and strong welcome from our happy customers, with many pleased to see us back!

04.01.2022 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

04.01.2022 Controlled burning is just one method of mitigating the impacts of bush fires. This short video describes the elements involved with planning, preparing and conducting controlled hazard reduction burning. NSW Rural Fire Service

03.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Bunnings BBQ once again this SUNDAY at Morisset. We are looking forward to serving our great sausage sandwiches once again to our community. Please respect the covid protocols that will be in place and we look forward to seeing everyone this Sunday

01.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 Total fire ban is now in force for the Far North Coast. This includes Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys Llocal government ar...eas. Very High fire danger is forecast for the area today and over coming days. Fire dangers in the states north are expected to ease on Sunday. See more