NSW RFS in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales | Government organisation

NSW RFS

Locality: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6659 7800

Address: 1 Aviation Dr 2450 Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 It is more or less a year since the Liberation Trail fire impact the Nana Glen community and threatened to spread down to the coast. Local, Lachlan Payne, produced 'Embark' explore some of the residences' experiences of that time.

23.01.2022 Exciting times ahead for Solitary Rural Fire Brigade!!! Today Wal, Lyle and Michael met with Matt from Transport for NSW at the site of the new Solitary Station. Major Earth works have begun at the site. The current Station is being resumed for the Coffs Harbour Bypass Project and will be demolished once the Brigade move here. After a long consultation and planning phase it’s great to see work happening. TfNSW, Coffs Council and RFS have worked hard to get to this stage. The new station will be bigger and better than the current station and is on a block that will allow great connectivity onto the new highway when it’s built.

23.01.2022 This International Volunteer Day we thank each and every one of our Volunteers from the Brigades across the Mid North Coast Team area. They give up their own time to protect communities of the area and beyond. Thank you to all our amazing volunteers and also their families for allowing them to do what they do, especially over the coming Christmas/New Year period. #InternationalVolunteerDay. members of Fernmount Brigade.

20.01.2022 More AGM’s this weekend. This afternoon at Bostobrick it was a pleasure to present Life Membership to Mark and Heather Menzies. Mark and Heather have been the backbone of the Bostobrick Brigade for many decades!! Mark has held many roles over the years including Senior Deputy and Captain and Heather is still the Brigade Secretary. Congratulations to both of you on your distinguished service. Wonderful Volunteers!!

20.01.2022 If you update your Fires Near Me NSW app or check our website, you'll see new icons for bush fires across NSW. This part of a new national approach to warnings.... Over time they'll be used for more hazards in more locations, so you can expect to see the same approach whether you're at home, work or travelling. See more

19.01.2022 VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating predicted for tomorrow Friday 25 September, with north west winds gusting to 35 km/h. Fire permits suspended from midnight tonight for 24 hours.

15.01.2022 VERY HIGH Fire Danger is forecast for tomorrow, Monday 23 November 2020. Fire permits are suspended from midnight tonight for 24 hours. If you have conducted burning activities over the weekend, please monitor to ensure fires do not reignite under predicted hot and windy conditions.

14.01.2022 Big day for Coramba and North Bellingen brigades. After collecting their new Cat 1 tankers on Wednesday, we loaded the gear today and put them into service! We wish both brigades many happy and safe hours in these tankers!!

14.01.2022 Very High Fire Danger predicted for the North Coast Fire Weather Area- Monday 16th November 2020. Fire Permits are suspended from Midnight tonight for 24 Hrs

13.01.2022 On behalf of the volunteers and staff of the Mid North Coast Team, we are very proud to have received a Certificate of Commendation from the Australasian Institute of Emergency Services, in recognition of our outstanding commitment and service during the 2019/2020 bushfires.

12.01.2022 Three Mid North Coast crews and a Strike Team Leader have been deployed to assist with Flood Clean up. The Crews are currently working in the Kempsey LGA in Smithtown Steven Salvestro

11.01.2022 ARE YOU BUSHFIRE PREPARED OR UNCERTAIN WHAT TO DO? Take a look at new videos created by local RFS brigade personnel from Nana Glen, Bonville, Repton and Belling...en to help you & your family stay safe. Video 1 - https://player.vimeo.com/video/487942001 Video 2 - https://player.vimeo.com/video/487940571 Last summer’s bushfires destroyed 2,476 homes across New South Wales and has highlighted the importance of having a bush fire plan and being prepared. The Bush Fire Danger Period has begun for the Mid North Coast and the Rural Fire Service stress the importance of taking five minutes to talk with your family, complete a bushfire survival plan and take steps to get ready for bush fire. Coffs Harbour City Council’s Community Recovery Officer Melinda Brooks said: Many residents who were impacted by last year’s Liberation Trail fire expressed concerns about their lack of understanding about how to prepare their home for a bushfire and what a bushfire plan was. In partnership with Bellingen Shire Council, Resilience NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service, two ‘Get Ready for Bush Fire’ videos have been made featuring RFS volunteers from the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen local government areas. NSW RFS Superintendent Sean McArdle said all local residents need to be prepared as getting ready for bush fire is as important as ever. Although we have had some welcome rain and the drought is not as widespread coming into this season, there is potential for grass fires in particular, and we all need to be well prepared, he said. NSW RFS members have been busy preparing by undertaking hazard reduction burns where possible, maintaining firefighting equipment and undergoing additional training. The Get Ready films are about residents doing their bit to protect their families and properties in the event of a fire. Alison Pattinson, Bellingen Shire Council’s Manager, Community Wellbeing, said that the RFS Mid North Coast Team includes both Coffs and Bellingen and a consistent Get Ready message is important for local preparedness. By using local RFS volunteers we really hope that the community will watch the videos and be better prepared this bush fire season. NSW RFS - Mid North Coast Team - Coffs and Bellingen

10.01.2022 Busy night at the Coffs Fire Control Centre. The first Captains Meeting for 2021. Topics being covered include CAD, Mutual Aid Agreements, RFS ACTIV and Training to name a few!! It’s great to have everyone together after a long year of COVID!! Thanks to the Catering Crew for a yummy dinner!!

09.01.2022 More AGM’s today.... I want to take the time to acknowledge two wonderful Volunteers....... Graham and Margaret Hooper. The Hooper’s moved to Fernmount in 1982 and joined the brigade and have been there ever since, holding various positions over the years. They are both very active community members in a variety of organisations. Today Graham stood down from the role of President and Margaret stood down from the role of Treasurer. The incumbents have very big shoes to fill!! They both were quick to say they aren’t retiring from the brigade, just taking a step back. Below is a picture of Graham and Margaret with Fernmount Captain Graham Martindale

06.01.2022 Please be advised that the permit suspension will be lifted at 9am Tuesday 8 December. Burning is permitted from this time, provided the required notifications have been made (see condition #4 on fire permit). From this date, all notifications to the RFS via phone MUST be made during business hours (9am - 5pm Monday - Friday). Permits will again be suspended from 22 December to 5 January as per our annual arrangements.... Please contact the Coffs Harbour Fire Control Centre on 6651 6133 to get the contact number of your local permit issuing officer.

06.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

06.01.2022 Busy weekend on the Mid North Coast! Village Fire Fighter training is in full swing. Practical work today and assessment tomorrow. This weekend also kicks off the Brigade Annual General Meetings. 35 in total to hold in the next month or so.

06.01.2022 VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating continues for tomorrow, Saturday 26 September. Fire permits remain suspended until Sunday, when conditions are expected to ease. For updates on Fire Danger Rating please visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans.

04.01.2022 Planning on doing a burn this weekend? Ensure that you have all the necessary approvals in place, tell your neighbours and tell your local fire agency at leas...t 24 hours before you light up. Be mindful that there is some windy weather forecast over the weekend so be sure not to leave your burn unattended. You can notify us of your burn at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify See more

03.01.2022 The RFS intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn this Saturday in Woolgoolga. The burn will be postponed if weather conditions are unsuitable. To see planned and active hazard reduction in your area check https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/hazard-reductions

03.01.2022 Over the past two days local RFS crews have assisted NPWS with a hazard reduction burn in Bongil Bongil National Park near Repton. Here are some photos showing the intensity and result. PS. this is what caused the smoke in some parts of Bellingen yesterday afternoon.