North Macksville Rural Fire Brigade in Macksville, New South Wales | Government organisation

North Macksville Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Macksville, New South Wales

Address: 27 Kelly Close 2447 Macksville, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 The NSW Police Force is now using geo-targeting to locate high risk missing persons, sending emergency alerts to mobiles in the area where the person went missi...ng. We remind you that if you receive a text message from 0444 444 444 this is an official alert to seek your assistance. This text will provide you with information and a link to an image.

25.01.2022 Timely reminder to remember the hazards of underground power supply via the green pillar-boxes. Call 000 immediately if you see one arcing and stay more than 8 m from it.

24.01.2022 Today was not only Get Ready Weekend but also a special day for our brigade. Today our Chaplin Father Joe, blessed our new name and our fleet. We would like to thank Father Joe, Narelle Jones from LNC Zone office and Group Captain Paul Bourne for helping with the festivities following Covid practices thanks to Lucy who put her hand up to be our Covid Marshall.

24.01.2022 From midnight tonight permits are suspended for 24 hrs until midnight 16.11 20. For further information go to rfs.nsw.gov.au Please act responsibly.

24.01.2022 Well BART has arrived at NSW RFS Heritage take care old friend.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our newest BF member Paige on flying through your BF assessment. We're all so very proud of you. We also would like to congratulate all the other new BF's from around the LNC Zone you'll be a wonderful asset to you brigades and communities.

21.01.2022 Please take the time out to get acquainted with the new system.

20.01.2022 Please show extreme caution.

18.01.2022 First aid was part of our focus for our training this weekend. With our Grant money we purchases a Little Annie and Baby Annie. Both are connected by a training app to monitor rate and compressions. We combined this with Zones training AED for very vital training. Photo credits: Lucy

16.01.2022 Our training Tuesday night involved teamwork. Portable pumping using Volume pump and Pressure pumps testing. First run through was in daylight the second run was in dark without truck lights. With so many at training they were all given a group numbers for surprise overrun drills in teams.

16.01.2022 Our Srn Dep Frank recently took part in the Respiratory Program Equipment Field Validation Thermoregulatory at the RFS Training Academy at Dubbo. This study is looking into different mask applications during practical scenarios to determine best progress moving forward.

15.01.2022 ALL PERMIT HOLDERS.. Permits remain suspended for a further 24 hours (Saturday 26 September) due to very high fire danger and strong winds.

14.01.2022 Speeding through roadwork sites might save you a minute or two on your commute, but it could ruin the rest of your life and cost someone else theirs. Don’t r...isk it. Always be roadworker aware and slow down through roadworks. Your speed is our safety. The TMAA would like to thank the Office for Road Safety, as well as the Northern Territory government, the Tasmanian government and A1 Roadlines for their invaluable support of the ‘Your Speed Is Our Safety’ campaign.

14.01.2022 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 397 Nambucca Heads...Santa Run is up and running

13.01.2022 UPDATE - Roads open in Stuarts Point however Evacuation Order remains in place Public safety operations in the Stuarts Point area on the Mid North Coast are... ongoing to ensure the safety and welfare support for those residents impacted. The Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON) issued an evacuation order at 9.30pm on Friday (26 March 2021), after NSW Heath confirmed a risk of faecal matter and bacteria in the discharge from onsite septic systems impacted by floodwaters. The LEOCON declared the zone a danger area and issued an evacuation order under Section 60L of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act. Surrounding streets are now dry, Fire and Rescue NSW crews have today prioritised disinfecting roads that were contaminated and all roads have now been opened. The exclusion zone remains around individual properties which have been marked with tape. Currently, ground water continues to be pumped from the affected area. The priority for the Emergency Operations Centre and the LEOCON is to get people back into their homes, however each property needs to be assessed in terms of a number of criteria. All agencies are working together to best determine what will be required to revoke the evacuation orders for individual properties. This assessment includes: Has there been water on the site? Has the home been inundated? Is the home structurally sound? Is the home’s septic system operational? Crews from the relevant agencies, including Fire and Rescue NSW and Kempsey Shire Council, are assessing each property using the above criteria, to develop a remediation plan for each home. All property owners are being communicated with and supported by the Department of Communities and Justice (WELFAC) while this process remains ongoing. Community Information Sessions coordinated by the SES will be conducted tomorrow (Wednesday 31 March 2021) in Stuarts Point and surrounding areas where evacuated residents are being housed. These sessions will outline further details around the steps being taken to return people to their homes, the continued issues with significant ground water and the health advice for managing flood impacts. Any residents requiring urgent assistance or specialist care are advised to contact SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

13.01.2022 From midnight tonight 28 November. There is a TOTAL FIRE BAN. Permits will remain suspended. Have your Busfire Survival Plan ready. For more information on what you can and cannot do in a ToBan please see link below. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//fdr-and-t/total-fire-ban-rules

13.01.2022 It is with great sadness that today a piece of our brigade history was whisked away and we were informed after its departure. Today our beloved BART supposedly heads off to a temporary home while it awaits transport to a museum. Goodbye BART you will be missed from all who drove you and worked with you here on the Nambucca. We would have loved to given you the send off you deserved..full guard of honour and a water salute. Maybe if you do head to the museum we'll get the ...chance. Photo credit: LNC Zone. See more

12.01.2022 YESTERDAY WE GOT TO 900 likes for the page Thank you to Kaysee-Lea Larkin for being the 900th like for the page 1000 is the big one WHO WILL IT BE North Macksville would also like to take the time to thank the entire Nambucca valley community for its ongoing support without which we wouldn’t be able to do our job, so thank you one and all for your support and finally HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

11.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers out there

11.01.2022 The brigade held their AGM with Superintendent Lachlann Ison and Group Leaders GL1 Dave Sinclair and DGL1 Trevor Baxter in attendance. Postions this year are: Captain Paulla, Snr Dep Frank, Dep1 Chris, Dep2 Terry, President Chris, VP Paige, Treasurer Stephen, Secretary Marty, Ass Sec Indi, Training Officer Frank, Equipment Officer Bruce, Ass Equipment Hayden, Junior Co-ord Indi, Social/Fund-raising Marty, RFSA Fiona, Executive Hayden & Teresa, Permit Issuing Officers Terry & Chris. Congratulations all and thank you for putting your hand up. The brigade attended 79 incidents in the past 12 mths.

11.01.2022 Today Nambucca Valley Council hosted a community Fire Recovery event at the Macksville Country Club. The event was to focus on those who were effected by last years fires and those community services that helped and continued to help in our beautiful valleys recovery. Those attended had full use of the clubs facilities and bouncing castles for the kids to enjoy. Today ALL Nambucca RFS brigdes were given a certificate of thanks. Our Captain Paulla and President/Deputy Chris represented our brigade.

11.01.2022 Planning to Burn on Your Property ? Check if your allowed to burn or require a fire permit. Permits are required within the Bush Fire Danger Period which runs ...from 1 October 1 to 31 March, however it may vary due to local conditions. Some council areas also have controlled burning policies in place. If you are unsure contact your local council or RFS Fire Control Centre. If you are planning to burn on your property, you need to let us know before you light up. Notifying us of your planned burn can help to reduce unnecessary emergency calls. You must notify the NSW RFS and all adjoining landowners at least 24 hours before burning off. Notify us online at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informa//burn-notification

10.01.2022 This afternoon at 3:15pm North Macksville Brigade was page to attended a shed fire on arrival Fire and Rescue NSW Station 235 Bowraville as well as Fire and Rescue NSW Station 371 Macksville, Talarm RFS Brigade, NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance were on scene with a fully involved shed soon after we arrived Fire and Rescue NSW Coffs Harbour 257 Station Hazmat & Valla rural RFS Brigade arrived on scene we were tasked with relaying water to Fire + Rescue as the worked on getting the fire under control and once it was extinguished we were tasked with helping Fire + Rescue make up there hoses we returned to station at about 6:30 this evening.

10.01.2022 Very high fire danger for tomorrow 25 September. Permits have been suspended from midnight tonight for 24 hours.

10.01.2022 Our wonderful members are participating in the World's Greatest Shave. Please pop onto the link below and help the members reach our target. Look for North Macksville RFS bunch and donate. See what members are shaving and who will be colouring. I believe our Captain will be very bright. https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/regi/donate.aspx

10.01.2022 Our first donation has just been received by an anonymous donor thankyou for giving to such a great cause, If you too would like to donate to our team for shave for a cure please click the link Below and follow the prompts $80 seems to be the default price in the donation option however if you scroll to the bottom and select other you can make a customised donation watch this space to see how the team turns out and thankyou for any donations you make they are going to a great cause https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/regi/donate.aspx

10.01.2022 It's on rain hail or shine..... yes it's that time of year. Please come and see how we can help you prepare. After last fire season, now more than ever let's all Prepare Act and Survive. This is not just for rural residents but there is also valuable information for all residence in Urban areas.

09.01.2022 Our beloved ole BART is finally off and on the way to its forever home (hopefully), at RFS Heritage at Mudgee. Hope they take good care of it in its retirement. Shame we couldn't give you that one last wash and polish before your trip west. Good bye North Macksville 13, aka Big Awesome Red Truck, aka BART we will all visit. Photo courtesy of NSW RFS Heritage

08.01.2022 Today another 8 brigade members passed FAA. It's a wonderful achievement for the brigade to have 11 members gain this qualification in a week. We want to thank the wonderful instructors Alan, Wayne and Janelle for being so informative and the patience they showed.

08.01.2022 Eungai Brigade, SWR Brigade, Nth Macksville crew in Talarm 1 and Nth Macksville 1 with DG1. Assisted Police, SES and FRNSW to help with the evacuation of affected residents in Stuarts Point. Crews were assigned to 2 decon areas as well as helping residents.

08.01.2022 Part of our Nth Macksville team completed their First Aid Course today. Selina, Stephen and Indi are now well prepared to further assist the community and fellow fire fighters if they require assistance. A further 8 members will participate at their First Aid during the up coming course this week.

06.01.2022 The last Basic Fire Fighter course for 2020 is on now. If you are looking at joining a brigade time is running out for this years Basic Fire Fighter assessments due November. We start BF training this Tuesday night 22nd Sep at our shed at 6.30 pm and Thursday night 24 Sep 6.30 pm. If you live in Macksville, Nambucca Heads, North Macksville area we are always looking for members to join our great team. Juniors welcome. Please contact the Captain on 0428681455. Training Officer Terry on 0422259654. You can also rock up to our next training day 11 October and meet the team.

05.01.2022 3 more likes and we reach 900. Who will be the lucky 900?3 more likes and we reach 900. Who will be the lucky 900?

03.01.2022 Mitigation Jobs Available! Positions in Glen Innes and around the State. There are a number of exciting opportunities across New South Wales to assist with miti...gation and fire support activities, and take the next step in your career with the NSW RFS. Opportunities are currently advertised via I Work for NSW, and applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 26th April 2021. Please pass on to anyone you think would be interested, it is a great way to start your career with the RFS.

02.01.2022 All of our local sister agencies in Bowraville, Nambucca Heads as well as Macksville are currently recruiting.

02.01.2022 Thank you Jake Davison for being the 800th person for liking our page. We can't wait to see who will be the 900th.

02.01.2022 Merry Christmas from all of our RFS family to you and yours. May 2021 bring you joy, good health and much laughter. If your travelling this holiday season, please drive safely. *only some of our family got to have a visit with Santa for our happy snap.

01.01.2022 You don’t have to live right near the bush to be at risk. Even if your home is a few streets back, you may be at risk. Can you guess the main reason homes are lost to bush fires? #getreadyweekend

01.01.2022 PERMITS SUSPENDED FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 26/11 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please act responsibly.PERMITS SUSPENDED FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 26/11 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please act responsibly.

01.01.2022 The fire danger in our area tomorrow, Monday 23rd November, will be Very High and all fire permits are suspended for 24 hours from midnight tonight. Under these... conditions you should review your bush fire survival plan, keep yourself informed about conditions and be ready to act if necessary. See more