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Locality: Minto Heights

Phone: +61 2 9608 7777

Address: 31 Hansens Rd 2566 Minto Heights, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Greater Wollongong and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee areas. ... Issued at 5:20 pm Tuesday, 1 December 2020. Keep updated on weather changes & warnings from the BOM here https://bit.ly/3mCM268 Move your vehicles undercover & away from trees and branches. Secure loose items around your home. Never drive, walk, ride or play in floodwater. For emergency assistance during #storms & #floods, call #NSWSES on 132 500. #NSWSES #Storms #Floods #Ifitsfloodedforgetit #beprepared #stormsafe

23.01.2022 Today marks the official end to the most devastating bush fire season in the state’s history. NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said this season had been unprecedented in terms of conditions experienced, the loss of lives and property, and the threat to communities across large parts of NSW. NSW RFS crews and other agencies have responded to more than 11,400 bush and grass fires that have burnt more than 5.5 million hectares, the equivalent of 6.2% of the... state, Commissioner Fitzsimmons said. Fires this season have destroyed 2,448 homes; however, the great work of firefighters saw 14,481 homes saved. This season there were six days where areas across NSW recorded catastrophic fire weather conditions. At the height of activity, there was on average around 2,500 firefighters in the field each shift with up to 4,000 on days of increased fire danger and impact. From the entire crew at Minto Heights and Varroville Rural Fire Brigade, we say thank you! Thank you for listening to the warnings and announcements on days of high fire danger. Thank you to the employers of our members who allowed them time from work to assist with fires state wide. Thank you to the families of our members for their understanding and patience when we were not home for the holidays. But most importantly, Thank you for your kind donations and support through some of the most difficult conditions ever faced in this state to date. We hope all of our local community remains safe and well during this time.

23.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast for Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region and North Western, with Very High fire danger forecast for Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England and Northern Slopes tomorrow Sunday 28 November. A total fire ban will be in force for these areas from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan.

16.01.2022 Temperatures are continuing to rise across NSW - and we're entering the hottest and most dangerous part of the day. There's currently 45 bush and grass fires ac...ross the state. All are at Advice level. Temperatures are nudging 40 degrees in many areas and strong north-westerly winds are being experienced. These are dangerous fire conditions and will remain until a southerly change sets in later today. The change has reached the south-east of the state and is expected in Sydney at around 5pm.

16.01.2022 You know the alert levels of Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning. The way these are displayed on our website and Fires Near Me NSW smartphone app is changing. Soon you’ll see these new icons. It’s part of the new Australian Warning System, to help you receive consistent information in emergencies no matter where you live, work or travel. ... While the icons may look different, what they mean doesn't change - you should check for information about what to do to protect you and your family. Keep an eye out for the new icons later this week. Check https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//gen/australian-warnings-system for info.

13.01.2022 INCIDENT CALL 06/12/20 2315Hrs Georges River Rural Fire Brigade was paged to reports of a structure fire on Ben Lomond Rd Minto Heights. On arrival FRNSW crews were at work controlling a fire that took hold in a large rural shed. RFS crews donned breathing apparatus to assist FRNSW with fire fighting operations and salvage and overhaul. The fire was fully extinguished and all units returned to there respective stations. Brigades in Attendance:... Lynwood Park Rural Fire Brigade Kentlyn Rural Fire Brigade Fire & Rescue Station 092 St Andrews Fire & Rescue Station 084 Macquarie Fields Fire & Rescue Station 088 Campbelltown

12.01.2022 Incident Call - Minto Heights 23.33hrs 30/11/20 - Georges River 1 Alpha & Georges River 1 Bravo are currently on scene at a vehicle fire on Hansen’s Rd Minto Heights. Please avoid the area,further updates to follow.

11.01.2022 March 8th is International Women’s Day. 22% of members in the NSW Rural Fire Service are female and 14 out of 74 of Minto Heights and Varroville members are female. We appreciate all of the hard work and time the women in the service put in both on and off the fire ground, with many holding executive roles and rankings as officers. We cannot thank the women of our brigades more than enough. Thank you!

11.01.2022 Last Saturday 21/11/20, Georges River Rural Fire Brigade members were recognized for their contribution to the unprecedented 2019-2020 Bushfire Crisis. Members were awarded with the NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation for their outstanding courage and resilience through undoubtedly the worst bushfire season the state has ever seen. A big job well done to the men and women of Georges River RFB, Congratulations.

10.01.2022 Good Afternoon, It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness to inform you all of the passing of Graham Stucki on Wednesday 1st,july 2020, our condolences go out to Graham’s family. Members who didn’t have the privilege of knowing Graham have missed out on how caring he was and would lend a hand to anyone that need it, Graham was one of the foundation members of Minto Heights Volunteer Bushfire Brigade when it was formed in 1978. He become captain of Minto heights from 1980-19...81 and then again from 1984-1986 he also became a life member of the brigade in 2005. Graham had many roles within the brigade such as deputy captain, equipment officer and when he couldn’t actively fight fires anymore he still helped out with changing our fire danger signs everyday. He played a big part in getting our brigade to where it is today and he will be sorely missed. There will be a memorial / celebration of his life: Thursday 9th,July @11am Menangle Country Club 170 Menangle Road Menangle Park,NSW 2563

10.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region, North Western, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England and Northern Slopes areas today, Sunday 29 November, with Very High to Severe fire danger. Review and discuss your fire plan this morning and report any unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

09.01.2022 Hot weather is coming. With increased growth, there's an increased risk of grass fires this season. Know what to do to get ready. Check www.myfireplan.com.au for tips on how to keep your family and property safe.

06.01.2022 INCIDENT CALL 23.33hrs 30/11/20 - Georges River 1 Alpha & Georges River 1 Bravo responded to reports of a vehicle fire on Hansen’s Rd Minto Heights. On arrival crews were faced with a car well alight, Fire fighting Crews donned CABA and got to work to extinguish the blaze. The Vehicle Fire is now extinguished and both units are returning to station. With warmer weather starting again today and into the weekend please remain vigilant and report any fires Immediately to 000

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 Fitzsimmons 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'.