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North Shore Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Address: Shoreline Drive 2444 Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.northshore.rfsa.org.au

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25.01.2022 Your swimming pool could have a bigger purpose this summer! With bushfire season commencing, we urge any residents that have a pool, water tank or dam to sign u...p to our Static Water Supply (SWS) program. By displaying this free sign on your letterbox, firefighters can identify where there is an emergency water supply available to protect your home and possessions. Contact your local fire station to sign up now and be bushfire ready. #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

24.01.2022 FACT: Bush fires are unpredictable and in dangerous conditions, you may not get an Emergency Alert message in time. It’s important that you stay up to date on conditions in your area and that you have made a bush fire survival plan. Leaving early is your safest option. Improve or make your fire plan at www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

18.01.2022 Eight names, all NSW RFS volunteers, have been added to the Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial in Sydney today. We will never forget the service of Michael ...Maria, Phillip Bell, Ian Long, Robert Panitz, Geoffrey Keaton, Andrew O’Dwyer, Samuel McPaul and Colin Burns. 102 names now appear on the memorial, recognising volunteers from the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW and the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association who have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting communities.

15.01.2022 North Shore Rural Fire Brigade volunteers were tonight presented with the NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation for their involvement in the 2019/20 bushfire season. We would like to thank all of our volunteers for their tireless efforts over the past year, and of course their families for the incredible support throughout this time.

14.01.2022 SEVERE Fire Danger is forecast for our area tomorrow. A total fire ban will be in place from midnight tonight for 24 hours. If you see a fire tomorrow call 000 immediately

13.01.2022 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.

11.01.2022 A crew from North Shore Brigade is currently on scene working with other RFS Brigades and firefighting agencies to bring the Junction Road fire at Telegraph Point under control.

10.01.2022 SEVERE FIRE DANGER and TOTAL FIRE BAN In a Total Fire Ban, no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended. Under these conditions leaving early is the safest option for your survival. Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety but only stay if you are physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions. If you see a fire and no fire trucks in attendance call triple zero (000) immediately.

10.01.2022 On this day last year NSW recorded 17 concurrent Emergency Warnings. Communities in the Blue Mountains, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Walcha, Armidale, Namb...ucca, Kempsey, Tenterfield, and the Mid Coast were all being impacted by fire. At 6pm 94 fires were burning across the state. While the losses on that day were significant they could have been far worse were it not for the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and community members. See more

07.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast for Lower Central West Plains, Eastern Riverina, Southern Riverina and Northern Riverina tomorrow Saturday 28 November. A total fire ban will be in force for these areas from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan.

06.01.2022 The fire danger for the Mid Coast today Monday, 16 November will be Very High and all fire permits will be suspended. Under these conditions, you should review your bush fire survival plan, keep yourself informed about conditions and be ready to act if necessary. For current information on fires in the area visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or download the Fires Near Me app for smartphones.... If you see a fire and no fire trucks in attendance call triple zero (000) immediately.

05.01.2022 Severe thunderstorms are likely for areas north of Newcastle all the way to the QLD border this afternoon. Storms are likely to form quickly and may produce destructive winds and giant hail in the areas shown on the map. Please take care and make safe decisions this afternoon. ... If your life is in danger call 000.

02.01.2022 Just after 4pm on Monday North Shore responded to reports of a bushfire in the Point Plomer area. After an extensive search by brigades from North Shore, Lake Innes, Crescent Head and Gladstone, we located a large pile burn on private property. Before you light a fire ensure you have a permit, notify your neighbours, and contact your local Fire Control Centre.