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24.01.2022 123 burns are planned over the Easter weekend in the Canobolas zone, some are planned in the Kings Plains area. Smoke will most likely be visible over this time, so please only call 000 in an emergency. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend. If you are travelling, remember to drive safely.

24.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone. Don't forget Daylight Saving ended this morning, so put your clocks back.

23.01.2022 Over the past 12 months we’ve been reminded of the importance of mateship and what it means to be Australian. Through bush fires, drought, floods and pandemic,... we’ve seen a wealth of kindness and strength from individuals and communities, not just throughout NSW but around Australia. We’re so grateful for your kind words, generosity and support. Whatever Australia Day means to you and however you choose to mark it from all of us at NSW Rural Fire Service, we hope it’s a safe one.

20.01.2022 Prepare an Emergency Survival Kit before the bush fire season starts. Keep your Emergency Survival Kit in a waterproof storage container in a location that is easy to get to and that the whole family knows about. This will make it quick and easy to find when you need it. The seven essential items to pack in your Survival Kit are: Portable battery-operated radio Waterproof torch... Spare batteries First aid kit with manual Woollen blankets Emergency contact numbers Drinking water Before you leave add: Cash, ATM cards, credit cards Medications, toiletries and sanitary supplies Special requirements for infants, elderly, injured, disabled Mobile phone and charger Important documents (passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, insurance policy), valuables and photos Change of clothes for everyone Remember to prepare for your pets as well. Make sure your pet is wearing an identification tag. If you are leaving, take a leash, basket, medication, food and a familiar toy for your animal. See more

19.01.2022 A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property? #getreadyweekend

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 Fact: Only 6.9% of NSW was impacted by bush fire in the 2019/20 fire season. This means there is a significant bush fire risk for the coming 2020/21 fire season. It only takes 5 minutes to improve or make a plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival. Get ready now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

18.01.2022 Take advantage of the damper conditions to prepare your property for this season. Grass, weeds and crops are growing well, so may present a fire danger when they dry out with hotter summer weather.

18.01.2022 Communities across the country will today pause and remember all those around the world who have lost their lives during conflict. Please join us at 11:00am for... a minute of silence to remember. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget.

15.01.2022 The new Fire Season starts on 1 October for our Zone. Make sure you know the rules.

15.01.2022 Notification of a burn. The fire season has ended and permits are no longer required for burns. However 24hrs notice to adjoining properties and the RFS is required all year round for all burns. Please see the following link to help us record notifications of burns. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//fire-permi/burn-notifications

13.01.2022 Fact: Your safest option is to leave early. A bush fire can be a terrifying situation, intense heat and flames will make you tire quickly, it will be difficult to see and breathe. You may become confused or disorientated. Powerlines and fallen trees can block roads and make driving dangerous. It’s always better to leave early, before the fire arrives. Visit myfireplan. com.au and make a bush fire survival plan, it will help you make important decisions like when to leave or what you need to be prepared to stay. #getreadyweekend

10.01.2022 There are some simple things you can do around your property to prepare it against the risk of fire. Do you know the top 5 actions to make your property safer? #getreadyweekend

09.01.2022 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 myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

08.01.2022 Weather warning for Central Tablelands graziers Bureau of Meteorology is predicting colder weather for our region through the rest of this week. Sheep grazie...rs are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected. Snow is forecast down to 600 metres this weekend. Be prepared! Move livestock to sheltered areas and feed out additional fodder if possible to cope with the expected cold and windy conditions. Lambing ewes and freshly shorn sheep are most susceptible in these conditions any type of shelter you can provide for them will be beneficial. Cattle may also be at risk particularly pregnant cows or those with young calves. If you require further advice or have any questions, contact your local LLS District Vet or Livestock Officer - https://bit.ly/2xp1Xkr

08.01.2022 Due to Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings of people Kings Plains Rural Fire Brigade have decided to present Get Ready Weekend information on our Facebook page. Keep an eye out for some helpful information over the next few days.

07.01.2022 Fact: There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. But if you and your home are well prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Learn more and get ready at rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend

04.01.2022 Fact: Lots of rain means lots of fuel for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. Visit myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

03.01.2022 If there is a fire in your area you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. What will be your sign for putting your fire plan into action? #getreadyweekend

02.01.2022 Looks like western areas will be more of a fire concern this season.

02.01.2022 Fact: Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire, they start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires will pose a risk in NSW this fire season so make sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare your property at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend