Northern Tablelands Team, NSW Rural Fire Service in Glen Innes, New South Wales | Government organisation

Northern Tablelands Team, NSW Rural Fire Service

Locality: Glen Innes, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6739 6900

Address: 100 Lambeth st 2370 Glen Innes, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Very High Fire Danger conditions have been forecast for the New England and Northern Slopes weather districts, today 23 November 2020. All PERMITS SUSPENDED under condition 6 of the permit in Glen Innes, Inverell and Tenterfield Local Government Areas. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

22.01.2022 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.

21.01.2022 Weather Situation Very hot and windy conditions are generating elevated fire dangers on the northwest slopes and plains with strong gusty winds and very hot temperatures increasing on Tuesday across area of the inland. The NSW Rural Fire Service advises you to: - Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. - Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station,... www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. - Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au. See more

20.01.2022 Very High fire danger continues. ALL PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED

20.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN across all areas of the Northern Tablelands Rural Fire District tomorrow. This includes the LGA's of Glen Innes, Inverell and Tenterfield. What does a total fire ban mean? A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.

20.01.2022 NEW EMERGENCY ALERT LEVELS NOW LIVE Have you seen the change? The Fires Near App has been updated with the new Emergency Alert Levels. This now aligns with other emergencies and other states.

18.01.2022 Very High Fire Danger conditions have been forecast for the New England weather district, tomorrow 5 November 2020. All Permits SUSPENDED under condition 6 of the permit in Glen Innes and Tenterfield Local Government Areas. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

17.01.2022 There has been a number of lighting strikes this afternoon across our region which are likely to have started new fires. If safe to do so please check your property for any new fires started by lightning and report fires to 000.

17.01.2022 It’s National Volunteer Week and we’d like to say thank you to all our incredible members for the contribution they make to the NSW RFS and communities across t...he state. Throughout the week we’ll be highlighting some stories from our members so stay tuned. Please join us in thanking all those who volunteer for their selfless and invaluable contribution.

16.01.2022 Crews have now left the scene, the fire will continue to burn for some time. There are no properties under threat as landholder and RFS continue to monitor. Smoke will still be seen in the area >>>>>>>>>>>>>>UPDATE>>>>>>>>>>>>> RFS and Fire and Rescue units are currently on scene at a hay shed fire on Elsmore road at Inverell. There are no other properties under threat. Crews will be on scene for some time to make the area safe.

16.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN for NORTHERN SLOPES FIRE AREA on MONDAY (30th November) That includes the Inverell, Gwydir, Moree Plains, and Narrabri council areas.... Fire danger will be VERY HIGH for the Northern Slopes and New England. The ban runs from 12.01am to 11.59pm Monday What CAN and CAN’T you do? A total fire ban means no fires in the open air. ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park. Includes cities and towns. Cooking outside is restricted to gas and electric barbecues only, with conditions. No "hot works" like welding or grinding in the open Penalties apply for breaking the rules. See NSW Rural Fire Service or https://bit.ly/3lhpkPH

14.01.2022 Structure Fires! Cold Weather, are you ready? The Northern Tablelands Team has been called to 3 structure fires this week (one a day), resulting tragically in one fatality, two destroyed houses and one very lucky family with chimney damage. With the cold weather here its time to take those steps to prepare;... - Check your smoke alarms - Clean your chimney/flu or have it cleaned of last years soot - ensure areas around your heaters are clear of combustible material - make sure nothing can fall onto or next to your heater overnight Help your family and neighbours if you can, a community is made up of those within it. Stay warm and safe! NTT Team

14.01.2022 Several fires have started by machinery working in paddocks across the Northern Tablelands area over the last few days. With the warmer temperatures across the state, fires can easily be started by machinery such as slashers, rock rakes, headers, and other cultivating machinery. Property owners are urged to delay these works until the cooler part of the day or until these heatwave conditions end.

13.01.2022 Update 5:38pm: This will be the final update for this fire. Firefighters and property owners have been successful in containing and extinguishing this fire. --------------------------------------------------------------- Update 2:30pm: Firefighters have now contained this fire. Crews will remain on scene into the afternoon strengthening containment lines.... --------------------------------------------------------------- NSW RFS firefighters are working to contain an out of control bush fire started by a fallen power line. There is no current threat to properties but residents should continue to monitor Fires Near Me for updates as they become available.

13.01.2022 The new edition of the Bush Fire Bulletin is now online. In this edition you can read about NSW RFS members and brigades rebuilding after fire, innovations in community engagement, the rollout of new helmets for volunteers and much more. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-bulletin #NSWRFS

12.01.2022 The country is looking greener, but it can still hold fire. Landholders are taking the opportunity to reduce the fuel loads on their properties during these milder conditions. Please only report fires that are unattended, not just smoke in the vicinity. Planning to burn in the Tenterfield, Inverell or Glen Innes Shires you will need a Fire Permit Contact your local brigade or Fire Control Centre 6739 6900

09.01.2022 TILBUSTER - FINAL UPDATE AT 2:05PM: All lanes of the New England Highway have reopened after the earlier truck crash. Crews remain on site, continuing the clean...-up on the side of the road so take care through the area. +++ TILBUSTER - UPDATE AT 1:45PM: You can now pass the site of this truck crash on the New England Highway at Sunnyside Road. One lane of the highway is open under stop/slow traffic control. Allow extra travel time and take care through the area as emergency services and traffic crews remain on site, continuing the clean-up. +++ TILBUSTER: (North of Armidale) New England Highway is closed in both directions due to a truck crash at Sunnyside Road. Use Waterfall Way between Armidale and Ebor and Guyra Road between Ebor and Guyra. This diversion is suitable for all vehicles however will add around an extra 80 minutes travel time to trips. Allow plenty of extra travel time and follow directions of traffic crews. https://legacy.livetraffic.com/desktop.html#INCIDENT_72250

09.01.2022 The research that the NSW Rural Fire Service commissions is an important element in setting the direction for future community engagement. Feel free to share this post with friends and family who may have been travelling through NSW during last years fires, so we can hear about their experience and include it in our thinking. The link can be found and shared from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/bnhcrc/

07.01.2022 Hot and windy conditions are forecast for the weekend and into next week. These conditions will result in an elevated Fire Danger. There is still time to prepare your property by cleaning out gutters, trimming overhanging branches, cutting grass, move combustible materials away from the house. On these elevated Fire Danger days is important to have your Bushfire Survival Plan ready and know what you are going to do and where you are going should a fire develop in the area. Property owners are advised to postpone any burning on their properties until conditions ease. All fire permits are automatically suspended during these days of Very High Fire Danger and above.

06.01.2022 Very High fire danger has been forecast for the New England area tomorrow. This includes Tenterfield, Glen Innes Severn, Armidale, Walcha and Uralla Local Government areas. Permits are automatically suspended during FDRs of Very High and above

06.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN for NEW ENGLAND, NORTHERN SLOPES FIRE AREAS on SUNDAY (29 November) That includes the Glen Innes Severn, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha, Armidale, and Inverell council areas. Fire danger will be VERY HIGH for the Northern Slopes and New England. ... The ban runs from 12.01am to 11.59pm Sunday What CAN and CAN’T you do? A total fire ban means no fires in the open air. ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park. Includes cities and towns. Cooking outside is restricted to gas and electric barbecues only, with conditions. No "hot works" like welding or grinding in the open Penalties apply for breaking the rules. See NSW Rural Fire Service or https://bit.ly/3lhpkPH

05.01.2022 Brigades across the team are holding their annual general meetings. Last night Legume brigade got together for the first time (apart from call outs) since the massive fire season and covid. Members received their premiers citations, which was a pleasure to present, elected all positions and are ready to move forward.... Legume Brigade turned 50, but the fires and covid resulted in postponing the planned celebrations. Planning for the event has recommended, details to follow.

05.01.2022 RFS crew’s have responded to multiple fires caused by lightning this afternoon around the Tenterfield, Armidale and Guyra areas. Currently there are no properties under threat. Please report unattended fires to 000.

02.01.2022 Many land holders have received good rains over the last week, and some haven’t. Regardless of the amount that landed, it’s the amount of growth that we need to keep an eye on. What’s it look like out your back door ?

01.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER- NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK This week is National Volunteer Week (17-23 May), an opportunity for us to thank our volunteers for the contribution they make to the NSW RFS, and to their communities. I want to thank all of our 70,000 strong membership for their hard work and dedication. Our volunteers are all ages and come from all backgrounds and all play an important role in keeping NSW safe.... The past year has looked a bit different with fewer bush fires but more floods, disaster relief, and hazard reductions all while dealing with COVID-19. Our members are still out there 24/7 making a positive impact, not only protecting communities but also helping them prepare and reduce their risk of fire and other emergencies. This week across our social media platforms we will be telling the story of some of our volunteers, highlighting the great work being done across the state. I encourage you to follow along via our NSW RFS Facebook page. I wish you all the best and thank you once again. Rob Rogers AFSM Commissioner

01.01.2022 NOTIFY US OF YOUR PLANNED BURN!! If you’re planning to burn on your property, you need to let us know at least 24 hours before you light up. Notifying us of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls. You also need to let your neighbours know at least one day ahead. You can notify us of your activity by phoning 1300 141 119 or using the QR Code below.... Open your camera on your smart phone and hover over the QR code- this will take you directly to the Rural Fire Service website where you can enter the details of your burn! For further information contact the Northern Tablelands FCC on 6739 6900 See more