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24.01.2022 As of midnight 28 February 2021 the Bush Fire Danger period will end across the Northern Rivers which means residents no longer need to apply for Permits to burn in the open. However, residents are still required to notify all adjoining neighbours and the Rural Fire Service of all open burning on your property at least 24 hours prior to lightning any fire. Failure to do so may result in the unnecessary attendance of a fire truck to investigate and further, more formal follow up. For further assistance please discuss your plans with your local fire brigade or contact your local RFS District Office.
22.01.2022 ***UPDATE - This Hazard Reduction has been postponed to a later date due to a shower of rain overnight making it too wet to go ahead*** ***Please share with friends in the Evans Head & Doonbah Area*** National Parks & Wildlife will be conducting a Hazard Reduction tomorrow (Thursday 19th May) to the East of Wallum Drive at Doonbah near Evans Head. ... Smoke will be visible in that area from around 10.00am. Fire Fighters will also be working along the edge of the Woodburn/Evans Head Road so please take care and keep an eye out.
20.01.2022 Out with the members of Sextonville Brigade presenting their Premier Bushfire Citations for their efforts during last seasons fires. Congratulations to you all.
19.01.2022 Tonight I again had the pleasure of presenting 2019/2020 Premier’s Bushfire Citation to members of Woodview, Mummulgum, Hogarth Range, West Coraki and Casino East Rural Fire Brigades. Congratulations to you all for your efforts in protecting your community.
18.01.2022 Busy times again for Northern Rivers RFS Brigades. Fires at Peacock Creek and Roseberry Creek have been challenging but remain contained although Brigades continue to assist landowners to protect assets with the fire perimeters. New fires today include a fire off Mothersoles Rd at Ellangowan that crews have now got around and have contained.... Another fire South West of Woodburn believed to have been caused by a lightning strike last Friday has been worked on today by Woodburn Brigade assisted by a helicopter in a very swampy area. Crews from RFS and National Parks will continue to mop up this fire tomorrow ahead of challenging conditions expected this coming weekend. There is no threat to property at this time.
17.01.2022 Last night was Woodburn Brigades presentation for members to receive the Premiers Citation for their efforts during the 2019/2020 Bushfires. Woodburn members were on the front line for many months working to protect their local community. Congratulations Woodburn Brigade.
14.01.2022 Well done to Tomki Brigade Members
14.01.2022 Last night I had the pleasure of presenting the Wiangaree and Kyogle HQ/ Green Pigeon Rural Fire Brigades with their 2019/2020 Premier Bushfire Citation for the excellent work these members did protecting the community. Congratulations to you all.
13.01.2022 Total Fire Ban for the Northern Rivers on Sunday 29th November. Please share with Family and friends. Temperatures in our region could exceed 40 degrees.
13.01.2022 Last night it was again a privilege to present Goolmangar, Jiggi and The Channon brigade members with their 2019/2020 Premier Bushfire Citations for their efforts in last seasons bushfires. Congratulations to you all.
12.01.2022 Today our Group Officer Robbie Graham accompanied by his wife Shirley and son Peter attended NSW Government House to be presented the Australian Fire Service Medal for his distinguished and dedicated long service to the NSW Rural Fire Service. Robbie was presented his Award by Governor Margaret Beasley AC QC at the ceremony this morning. Congratulations Robbie from all of your colleagues and your community.
12.01.2022 This evening saw a visit to Ellangowan brigade to present them with their 2019/2020 Premiers Bushfire Citations for their members efforts during the bushfires. Thanks to you all and well done!
11.01.2022 I was honoured to present two commendations last night to Deputy Captain Raelene Davis and daughter Chantelle Davis of the Woodburn Brigade on behalf of the National President, Australian Institute of Emergency Services who recognised both Raelene and Chantelle for their efforts in defending and saving residences in Rappville on the 8 October 2019. The story they told to the Prime Minister of the day the fire impacted the town during his visit, hit home with many people including AIES National President Mr. Stephen Jenkins who was also attending as part of a task force of fire fighters from Mid North Coast. This prompted the nomination for this important award. On behalf of us all Congratulations to you both for what you did and continue to do.
10.01.2022 Sunday 6 December 2020 is a day of Very High Fire Danger in which all Permits to Burn are suspended. No fires are permitted in the open, all active fires need to be extinguished before 0000hrs 5 December. Please ensure any Fire without a fire brigade in attendance is reported to 000.
10.01.2022 Thank you for assisting in the presentation tonight Mayor Robert Mustow
09.01.2022 Last night members from Toonumbar & Wyneden Brigades received their Premiers Bushfire Citation for their work during the 2019 Fire season. Congratulations
06.01.2022 A big day for our crews today doing very different things compared to this time last year. A number of Brigades were out today assisting Casino & Lismore SES to attend to calls for help from the community. Dunoon RFB had something completely different working with Fire Rescue NSW and their HAZMAT crew at what was a suspected chemical leak. All turned out to be ok.... Great day with our Emergency Services working together to support our community.
05.01.2022 Last night we presented Whiporie, Bungawalbyn, Middle Creek and Rappville Brigades their Premier Bushfire Citations for the extraordinary efforts during last years fires. These brigades were all in the thick of the fires over several weeks which rolled into months. Congratulations to you all.
05.01.2022 Tonight I travelled to the west of the range to Bonalbo to again present the Premiers Bush Fire Citation to members of Tabulam, Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo and Mallanganee Brigades for their extensive efforts during the 2019/2020 Fire season. Many of these members were actively involved working to protect a large area of their local community from dangerous bushfires. Congratulations to you all.
04.01.2022 Last night a visit to Bentley and Tuncester Brigades to present the members with their 2019/2020 Premiers Bushfire Citations for their members efforts during the bushfires. Congratulations to you all.
04.01.2022 Last night Alphadale and Tullera Brigade members gathered to be awarded their NSW Premier 2019/20 Bushfire Citations for their efforts during last years disastrous fire season. Congratulations to you all.
03.01.2022 ***Total Fire Ban - Monday 23rd November*** Severe fire danger if forecast for the Far North Coast Fire Area which includes all of the Northern Rivers area. Fire Permits are suspended.
02.01.2022 Tonight was a visit to Dunoon Brigade to meet up with the members and present them with their Premiers Citations for their extraordinary efforts during 2019/2020 Bush Fire Season. Congratulations to Captain Mike Berry and his members for efforts above and beyond over several months.
02.01.2022 Tonight Bentley Brigades Senior Deputy Captain Charlie Wilkinson was awarded an RFSA Presidents Scholarship at the Annual RFSA awards night held at Penrith Panthers. This will enable him to undertake further tertiary studies in bushfire community preparedness. Congratulations Charlie
01.01.2022 Tonight was Boatharbour brigades presentation to receive their 2019/2020 Premiers Bushfire Citations for the members efforts over several months. Congratulations to you all as you have done your community and families proud.
01.01.2022 Tonight the Larnook and Hanging Rock Rural Fire Brigades came together to be presented the Premier Citations for their combined efforts during the 2019/2020 Bushfires. Congratulations to all members who assisted in protecting the community.
