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Matcham Holgate Rural Fire Service

Locality: Holgate, New South Wales

Phone: +61 427 480 944

Address: 15 Wattle Tree Rd 2250 Holgate, NSW, Australia

Website: http://matcham-holgate.rfsa.org.au

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24.01.2022 Bush Fire preparation for your horses Please leave a comment if you have any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

24.01.2022 Well done Tim Andersen for turning out to your first response call this week and assisting with the multi-agency incident. As a newly qualified Firefighter we appreciate you getting involved in Matcham-Holgate RFS. Thank you.

24.01.2022 Bush Fire preparation for your horses Please leave a comment if you have any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

24.01.2022 RFS Responses are not always to fires. Matcham-Holgate crew assisted Fire & Rescue crews with this horse rescue in Matcham. We're pleased to say the horse "Naaman Flaunt It" is in good health.

24.01.2022 More fantastic dancers at the Six String Brewery event. Hopefully you taught Jenni and Rob a few fast moves! Thanks everyone who came along and gave generously to help raise funds for our local Matcham Holster RFS.

24.01.2022 Meet Ian known as Goody he is one of the brigades Deputies.

24.01.2022 Matcham-Holgate RFS Brigade is managing a Hazard Reduction in the bushland within Katandra Cottage at 42 Katandra Rd Holgate on Tuesday 1st Sep. Please be aware that the prescribed burn will generate smoke within the valleys. There will also be a number of RFS units from neighbouring Brigades on scene throughout the day to support us in safely managing the Hazard Reduction Works.

23.01.2022 Find out about @CityNewcastle Museum about the new exhibition, "Fire"! #museumsfromhome #history

22.01.2022 Do you know these sites and applications? You can easily access any and all information about this Fire Season! Please find the all the links below.... RFS https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ FIRES NEAR ME https://apps.apple.com/au/app/fires-near-me-nsw/id370891827 WEATHER https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather/id1069513131 WINDY https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windy-com/id1161387262 If you have any questions, please comment below and we'll get right back to you.

21.01.2022 SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO SEE FIRE Matcham-Holgate Rural Fire Brigade is extremely grateful for the generous donation of a FLIR K1 Thermal Imaging Camera to our brigade by Fire Response Pty Ltd. The camera will aid our volunteer firefighters with making the extinguishing of fires more safe and efficient. A huge thanks to Nick and the team at Fire Response Pty Ltd for your generous support.

21.01.2022 As the weekend heat wave approaches it’s a timely reminder to all Matcham Holgate residents to refresh your plans and make sure you are prepared for a fire. There are post on this site to help you prepare. Are you ready?

21.01.2022 Get ready for summer - and bush fire season https://www.facebook.com/nswrfs/videos/1031829363998838/

21.01.2022 FACT: Grass fires can move 3 times as fast as a bush fire, starting easily and spreading quickly. Grass fires will pose a risk this Fire Season so make sure you have cleared the areas around your home. Please comment any questions you have and we’ll happily get back to you.

20.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/nswrfs/videos/747913715986968/

19.01.2022 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.

18.01.2022 A very successful Hazard Reduction completed at Katandra Cottage today. Thanks to Brisbane Waters, Berkley Vale, Lake Munmorah, The Bays, and Empire Bay Brigades for their assistance with conducting the burn. Matcham-Holgate Brigade had both trucks and a crew of 13 on scene. Included in the crew was Murat Kivilcim, Sally Parkes, Reagen Marsh and Margaret Williams, all experiencing their first time on the fireground after recently completing their training. Thank you to all for your great efforts today.

18.01.2022 Welcome to our new members who joined us yesterday evening for an introduction to our crew, the Fire Station and an insight into our busy maintenance night. All to be well-equipped when we get fire calls!

18.01.2022 With COVID, comes a gratitude that we aren’t seeing the same summer as the last. Here’s a throw back to the members of our brigade that were awarded with citations for fighting the 2019 Australian Fires. Thank you. #matchamholgaterfs #rfs

16.01.2022 The RFS had a busy weekend across the state with favorable weather for hazard reductions. The Matcham Holgate team attended the HR at Arcadia. We were tasked to implement burns at he back of a number of homes and protecting assets like tanks and pumps. It was a very successful day

15.01.2022 Have you included your pets in your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Please leave any questions you have in the comments and we’ll happily get back to you.

14.01.2022 Tips to help prepare your house and horse in case of a Bush Fire. Are your properties, water supplies and fences maintained correctly? Please comment any questions you have about Horses in the Bush Fire Season and we’ll happily get back to you.

14.01.2022 If your plan is to stay and defend your property, here is what you need to know to keep your horses as safe as possible. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments below and we’ll happily get back to you.

14.01.2022 Thanks Graham King. Thank you for all the work you've done in your 11 years at the RFS and continue to do for the Matcham Holgate Community. His life being driven by his willingness to learn has created a unique lifestyle very special to Graham and Meg, his equally incredible wife. Come and join us as we take a look at some of his RFS memories and into his life of nature, sound, wine and eye creasing smiles. PART THREE... 3/4 See more

13.01.2022 The Final Part of our 4 part series. We hope you enjoyed looking into the life of Graham and Meg as they move on from the RFS. If you see them around, say hi, have a chat and maybe even learn some permaculture... On behalf of Matcham Holgate Community, ... Thank you so much Graham. See more

13.01.2022 Our M7 truck 4WD Tank capacity can range from 1000L to 1600L 6 Tonnes... Approx. 300L of water is used per min (with pressure at a standard 700kpa) 2.7m high by 6.15m long See more

12.01.2022 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.

11.01.2022 Great turn out for monthly maintenance. It's important to keep all the equipment on the truck in top condition to ensure its ready when we need it. We maintain familiarity with the equipment and where it's located to speed up access in an emergency. Staying COVID safe at the same time.

11.01.2022 NSW RFS is undertaking research into people’s experiences of the 2019-20 bush fires in NSW. If you're interested in sharing any views or experiences, please see contact links below.

10.01.2022 Matcham Holgate brigade responded to a motor vehicle accident on Fagans Road this afternoon. A timely reminder to drive to the road conditions particularly in wet and windy weather.

10.01.2022 Have you made your Emergency Horse Kit? A must do this Fire Season so your horses have the best chance of survival.

09.01.2022 Locals dig deep to raise $26,400 for firies' families In true Christmas spirit, local families have donated $26,400 in one day to help the families of the two fire fighters, Andrew O’Dwyer and Geoff Keaton of Horsley Park who died tragically on 19 December. We are astounded, said Robert James, Captain of the local Matcham-Holgate Rural Fire Brigade. The people of our community have been incredibly generous. Everyone from a little boy who donated his $5 tooth fairy money t...o teenagers dipping into their own savings to families who gave hundreds of dollars. Members of Matcham-Holgate RFS Brigade voted that all proceeds from the Brigade’s usual annual fund raising would be given to the families of the two men. The collection was organised by the Brigade and held at Erina Fair on Saturday 21 December, 2019. The funds will now be disbursed by way of the dedicated assistance fund for the families that has been set up by NSW Rural Fire Service. A great result and for a very good cause, said George Slennett, President of the Brigade. We want to thank every individual who so generously gave money, and for their kind words of appreciation to us as volunteer members of the RFS.

09.01.2022 Good rains, good growth. The recent wet weather continues to provide ideal growing conditions for grass lands, particularly west of the divide. High fuel loads ...are being recorded in the Riverina, Dubbo, Forbes, Inverell and Coonabarabran areas. This may prove problematic in the coming months. See more

09.01.2022 Bush Fire Myth Busted! Please leave any questions you have in the comments and we’ll happily get back to you.

08.01.2022 Matcham-Holgate Brigade Hazard Reduction featured on NBN News.

08.01.2022 Have you included your pets in your Bush Fire Survival Plan? Please leave any questions you have in the comments and we’ll happily get back to you.

07.01.2022 Do you know what the Fire Danger Levels mean? Monitor your local Fire Danger Sign and know what to do. Stay safe this Fire Season. Know how to stay and when to leave.... Please leave any questions you have below and we'll get right back to you!

07.01.2022 Informative overview from ABC on the development of Gospers mega-fire from last season, and associated firefighting efforts used to manage the blaze and protect assets as much as possible. Matcham-Holgate Brigade was significantly involved with this campaign fire effort last summer as it was not only knocking on the door of Sydney, but also the Central Coast. Let's hope we don't see anything similar this summer...

06.01.2022 After Care for your horses in a Bush Fire. Please leave any questions you have below and we’ll get right back to you!

06.01.2022 Matcham Holgate brigade responded to an illegal pile burn today. Yes we have had a lot of rain and it doesn’t feel like summer, but.... During the Bushfire season (October to April) no fires are allowed unless you have a permit issued by the RFS. Please make our job easier by checking the RFS website for information on how to obtain a fire permit. And check the Council website for information regarding what restrictions are in place for pile burning.... Happy New Year to all - stay safe.

06.01.2022 From all of Matcham Holgate RFS, we hope you enjoyed the beautiful sun, fresh breeze and covid free hopes this weekend. Heres to making every day incredible.

06.01.2022 Did you see our crew out doing Saturday morning fitness training this morning? Fortunately we didn't gear up like this!! The Matcham Holgate Community Page

06.01.2022 Here are some great bush fire safety tips for your pets. Please leave any questions you have below and we’ll happily get back to you.

05.01.2022 Today Matcham Holgate Brigade assisted the SES with a rescue at Milina Road. A timely reminder - Do not attempt to drive through flood waters, it’s just not worth it.

04.01.2022 Matcham-Holgate RFS Brigade would like to congratulate Richard, Margaret, Tim, Murat, Reagen, Josh & Sam for completing their Bush-Firefighter accreditation today. This group of new recruits are now qualified Firefighters for our local Brigade. Thank you to all of them for volunteering to assist the community through RFS, and welcome to the Brigade.

04.01.2022 Have you included your horses in your Bush Fire Survival Plan?

03.01.2022 Qualified on Sunday & already responding to an incident on Monday... Well done Richard Shedden for turning out to your first Firecall. Fortunately on this occasion, the incident was minor, and we didn't get to see all your newly accomplished skills in action - but we appreciate you stepping up to be there to assist. Thank you...

02.01.2022 Enjoy your "low fire danger" start to the long weekend!

02.01.2022 Matcham Holgate brigade responded to the Ridgeway near Fagans Rd for a pesky tree that fell across the road, causing a traffic hazard. A reminder again for drivers to drive to conditions and slow down when there are emergency lights flashing - we are working to make it safe for you to complete your journey.

01.01.2022 New crew uniform? No, it's fabulous dancers at Six String Brewery who kindly organised a fundraiser for the Matcham Holgate RFS. Thanks everyone... Did you have fun? The Matcham Holgate Community Page