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NSW Rural Fire Service
Phone: +61 2 6966 7800
Address: 200 Wakaden Street 2680 Griffith, NSW, Australia
Website: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
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25.01.2022 DO YOU HAVE A BUSH FIRE SURVIVAL PLAN?
25.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will officially begin for the MIA District on October 01 2020. If you have any Timber, Wood or Pruning's needing to be burnt, please do so before the 01st of October, as these types of burns are not permitted during the BFDP.
25.01.2022 LIGHTING A FIRE? Permits are no longer required, however you must call 02 6966 7800 to notify
24.01.2022 Thank you Commissioner
24.01.2022 Check this out!
19.01.2022 Congratulations Tegan & Ash! What a milestone
19.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS To our own Group Captain John Stuckings, the newest recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal A well deserved acknowledgement... To read more about Stucko’s achievement head to: You can read about each recipient here https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//australia-day-2020-australian-
17.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger Period start today in the MIA District. Please contact Fire Control for a permit or information. Phone 6966 7800 or in person at 200 Wakaden Street, Griffith.
17.01.2022 Download the Fires Near Me NSW app and set up a watch zone to receive fire & harvest safety alert notifications!
16.01.2022 LOCAL BUSINESSES: We Need You! Tomorrow (1st October) marks the start of the Bush Fire Danger Period for another year. Having just experienced one of the worst bush fire seasons on record, NSW RFS staff have been busy preparing for the season ahead. One of the many ways we must ensure we are prepared, is by identifying local suppliers early. ... During a major incident, the NSW RFS requires items and services such as: Catering Accommodation Fuel Ice Tools Equipment Hire (Generators, Marquees, Portaloos, Skip Bins, Cool Rooms) Cleaning services Transport services (Buses, Private Cars, Freighting) Security services Mechanical services And much more We urgently require a broad range of suppliers for the upcoming fire season. If you’re an interested business, we need your support! To register to do business with us; the process is quick and easy, and can be completed online in a matter of minutes. All you need to do is head to q2c.rfs.nsw.gov.au to register. If you have successfully completed your self-registration online, please let us know so we can keep an eye on the status of your application. For more information or assistance registering, please contact Tahlia or Rachel on 02 6966 7800.
16.01.2022 With forecast hot and windy weather for Friday & Saturday, the NSW RFS is urging harvest operators in the Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera local government areas to regularly check weather conditions to ensure they fall within guidelines before choosing to operate harvesters. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide
16.01.2022 In true Australian spirit - we have more strike team members headed off to Moruya today Stay Safe
16.01.2022 With forecast hot and windy weather, the NSW RFS is urging harvest operators in the Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera local government areas to regularly check weather conditions to ensure they fall within guidelines before choosing to operate harvesters. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide
15.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE For NSW RFS Volunteers & Staff For accurate, up to date information head to:... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/coronavirus
13.01.2022 If you’re planning to burn on your property, you need to let us know before you light up. Notifying us of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls. From today, burn notifications can be submitted online!
12.01.2022 Better late than never - if you haven’t noticed by now, at the end of 2019 we said Farewell to Operational Officer Stephen Kada! Steve accepted a position with Lake George Zone (Queanbeyan) so you may still see him around! The office sure is a lot quieter with him gone - best wishes Steve!
10.01.2022 Our Congratulations go to Group Captain John Stuckings who was presented with his Australian Fire Service Medal on Thursday, by Governor Margaret Beazley. John was one of two Rural Fire Service Volunteers who received this prestigious award on Australia Day. John is pictured here with his son Matthew.
08.01.2022 Considering volunteering with the NSW RFS? Want to know more? Come along to our information session! To be held at the MIA District Office (200 Wakaden St, Griffith NSW) at 5.30pm this Tuesday the 4th of February 2020... No matter what your experience, there's a role for everyone! https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunt/volunteering-with-the-rfs
06.01.2022 For those that may have missed it..
05.01.2022 REMEMBER As of Thursday you will require a fire permit
04.01.2022 Another Strike Team left this afternoon heading for Narooma on the South Coast Thanks to our volunteers for the time they have spent away from their families.
04.01.2022 There is a TOTAL FIRE BAN in place for the MIA District tomorrow (Area 19 in the map below / Northern Riverina weather area). This includes the Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee & Narrandera local government areas. Given the forecast weather, we will also be urging machinery operators to refer to the grain HARVESTING guide tomorrow. The guide can be found at:... www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide
04.01.2022 A good reminder to check your smoke alarms
03.01.2022 Can you spot it? #ShareACoke #ShareACokeWithTheFiries
02.01.2022 Due to the increased risk of fire in the Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera local government areas, the NSW RFS is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting. The NSW RFS recommends the use of the voluntary grain harvesting guide to help determine if it’s safe to harvest. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide
