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25.01.2022 Support our brigades with the 50/50 Charity Raffle.... Raffle tickets go on sale from 12:00pm Monday September 21st and will be drawn in the second half of the Dragons match against the Storm, Sunday the 27th of September. Tickets can be purchased from www.https://5050charityraffle.com.au/dragons from Monday and is open to NSW & QLD residents.... 50% of the prize money goes to the raffle winner and 50% to support Illawarra Rural Fire Service Brigades.

25.01.2022 Incident Update | Numerous RFS units are on scene at a caravan and grass fire north bound on the Princes Highway in Gerringong. Supported by Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Police Force, the fires have been contained. Units remain on scene.

23.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared or the Illawarra/ Shoalhaven, Greater Sydney and numerous other areas from midnight tonight. Heatwave conditions coupled with strong, gusty winds and low humidity will once again combine to make conditions difficult should any fires start. What can you do? Stay up to date. Discuss what you will do if you are threatened by a bush or grass fire and take action. ... Know the rules on a total fire ban day. Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.

23.01.2022 Keep looking when youre cooking..

22.01.2022 Super heroes wear masks when out in public. Be a super hero.

20.01.2022 A busy night for RFS volunteers across the Illawarra due to high winds and trees coming down

20.01.2022 Our brigades are continuing to hone their skills by undertaking operational exercises, like this one at Darkes Forest today. Numerous brigades have participated in grass fire scenarios, crew emergency procedure exercises and familiarisation activities with our Support units.

19.01.2022 The ultimate sacrifice for their community must never be forgotten.

18.01.2022 Hi Helensburgh. Be sure to drop by on Saturday September 19.

18.01.2022 Six Illawarra Brigades are still out assisting the SES with flooding and sand bagging. For flooding assistances please call the SES on 132 500

17.01.2022 Crews have completed hazard reduction operations for the day. With cooler conditions overnight we may experience some smoke inversion. Firefighters will return tomorrow to continue the hazard reduction.

17.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION ADVICE | Darkes Forest, this Saturday. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au//hazard-reduction-burn-

17.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Advice and Smoke Advisory | NSW RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW crews will be conducting a hazard reduction burn today in the vicinity of Brindabella Drive, Horsley. People throughout the Illawarra should expect smokey conditions today and overnight due to prevailing northerly winds and a number of hazard reductions being conducted north of our area.

17.01.2022 A fantastic job by our local RFS brigades, with assistance from our colleagues at FRNSW. These hazard reductions are an important part of the mix when improving survivability during bush fires, but it takes your action too. Have a bush fire survival plan and know what you will do should a bush fire impact you and your family.... #getready

16.01.2022 Incident | Dunmore Rural Fire Brigade is on scene at Shellharbour Rd with NSW Police Force and RMS after an excavator toppled off its trailer. The Southbound off ramp to the Princes Highway is closed. Crews will clear away debris and fluids on the road once heavy vehicle recovery has been completed.

16.01.2022 The bush fire danger tomorrow is Very High. Under these conditions new fires can be difficult to control. Don’t be complacent after recent rain. Grass and finer fuels dry out quickly. All permits will be suspended from midnight, so please ensure any pile burns currently underway are extinguished.

16.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend | Preparing for bush and grass fires is easier than you may think! A few minutes to discuss how to prepare your property, what you will do if a fire impacts and where you will go if you cant get home is time well spent. Numerous RFS brigades will be open to the community this weekend, ready to answer your questions and help you Get Ready.... Follow this link to find a brigade open near you: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/getready ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 9 News Illawarra Wollongong Police District City of Wollongong Shellharbour, New South Wales Municipality of Kiama

15.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Notification | The NSW RFS will be undertaking important hazard reduction works in Helensburgh and Stanwell Tops over the coming days. Pending suitable conditions crews will undertake these operations through Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. These hazard reductions will help protect communities by reducing bush fire fuels. If you are in the vicinity of these burns please slowdown and drive to the conditions.... 2508mag ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra 9 News Illawarra i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 Wollongong Police District Sutherland Shire Police Area Command NSW Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire

15.01.2022 Today one of Illawarras brigades (Mount Keira) is competing in the NSW RFS State Championships (COVID SAFE STYLE) at Picton. A series of smaller championship days are being conducted around the state. After winning the 2019 Illawarra championships Mt Keira RFB was selected to be our representative and we wish them well in their quest to be the States best.... ABC Illawarra i98 FM Illawarra Mercury Wave FM 96.5 NineNews WIN News Illawarra

15.01.2022 If its flooded - forget it. Even the shallowest of water can subside roads and paths. If you need help urgently, such as for life threatening situations please call triple zero (000). Otherwise call the SES on 132500.

15.01.2022 Albion Park Brigade are currently at a land slide on Macquarie Pass. One land closed and waiting for RMS.

14.01.2022 Were getting ready.... Are you? Congratulations to our newest recruits who were assessed for their bush fire fighter qualification today. Spring has sprung, so spring into action and be #prepared.... #getready #volunteer

13.01.2022 This evening we once again recognised the outstanding contribution, to the safety and well-being of not only our local community but to the people of NSW by RFS brigade members during the 2019 - 2020 bush fire crisis. The presentation of the NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citations were to members of the Otford, Dunmore and Illawarra Support brigades. Our presentations will continue over the coming weeks, when we’ll issue more citations to our members of other Illawarra brigades.

13.01.2022 Planning to conduct pile burns or authorised hazard reduction burns to get ready for the bush fire season? You can notify us online! Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify.... ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra i98 FM wave.fm 9 News Illawarra Illawarra Mercury City of Wollongong Shellharbour City Council Municipality of Kiama

12.01.2022 RFS units are responding to the report of a small area of grass and bush alight at Figure Eight Pools. There has been a number of confirmed lighting strikes in this area, detected by our lightning tracker systems. Crews will walk in with fire fighting gear and inspect the area.

12.01.2022 RFS fire fighters respond to more than just bushfires and today Illawarra District finished the training and assessment of additional ‘structural fire firefighters’. Our firefighters completed their training in Compartment Fire Behaviour. The courses improves our crews knowledge and skills in structural fire behaviour and tactics. They’re ready to respond and help their community when needed.

09.01.2022 Firefighters are back on the ground today continuing hazard reduction burning in Stanwell Tops. Crews will continue this operation tomorrow, pending suitable conditions.

08.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Advice | Pending on-going suitable conditions, a number of NSW RFS brigades will be assisting Water NSW with a 165ha hazard reduction burn on Picton Road tomorrow (Thursday September 17). The hazard reduction will commence mid-morning and will continue for several hours. Traffic management will be in place with reduced speed zones and potential delays due to the need to access the road side. Please >>>> slow down >>>> if travelling through the area.... ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 Illawarra Mercury WaterNSW Community 9 News Illawarra Wollongong Police District City of Wollongong Pictorial News - Helensburgh

08.01.2022 If you are conducting pile burning activities on Friday, you must ensure that they are fully extinguished by midnight, as all permits are suspended when the fire danger is Very High and above.

08.01.2022 The way in which we display our advice and warning levels is changing. The information associated with each level remains the same, but now the symbols will be consistent across the country.

08.01.2022 RFS crews from Dunmore and Oak Flats along with FRNSW have attended a truck fire tonight on the Highway at Bombo.

07.01.2022 Albion Park brigade filling sand bags

07.01.2022 RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW crews have commenced a hazard reduction burn in Stanwell Tops. The burn is expected to continue throughout the day and into tomorrow, pending suitable conditions.

06.01.2022 Crews have completed hazard reduction burning operations in Helensburgh and Stanwell Tops for the day. Youll likely continue to see smoke in the area for a few hours yet as our teams mop up the edges and patrol the burn areas. Firefighters are planning to be back on the ground tomorrow to continue these important works.

05.01.2022 Last night we had the honour of presenting more Premier’s Bush Fire Citations to Illawarra district members. Over 30 recipients from Darkes Forest and Albion Park Brigades. Like our other brigades, their commitment to our local community and communities across NSW is and always has been astounding. Thanks team.

05.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Advice | With conditions forecast to be suitable tomorrow, RFS and FRNSW crews are planning to implement a 5.3 ha hazard reduction burn in the vicinity of Brindabella Drive, Horsley. A number of local brigades will be involved in the operation, which is expected to get underway by mid-morning and go throughout the day. As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that people near-by consider the following:... Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes; Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns; Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage; Remove washing from clotheslines; Ensure pets have a protected area; If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on; and If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice Wollongong Police District City of Wollongong Fire and Rescue NSW Dapto Rural Fire Brigade i98 FM ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra 9 News Illawarra Wave FM 96.5 Illawarra Mercury

05.01.2022 Mt Keira Brigade removing a large tree blocking Mt Keira Road

05.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION | Crews from NSW RFS Illawarra District and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 325 Helensburgh have commenced burning behind Hume Drive. Smoke will be... visible in the area till early this afternoon. If you a driving in the Hume Drive area please watch out for Firefighters working along the road. #nswrfs Northern Illawarra 2508mag Pictorial News - Helensburgh

04.01.2022 A Very High fire danger has been declared for the Illawarra tomorrow. As a result, all permits have been suspended and anyone who has conducted pile burns recently should check that they are fully extinguished. Sunday will see heatwave conditions extend to the east, most likely resulting in SEVERE fire danger across the Greater Sydney Area. Stay up-to-date with the 'Fires Near Me' app, or by visiting the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.

03.01.2022 A reminder that our crews will be undertaking important hazard reduction work in Helensburgh today. NSW Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire City of Wollongong Wollongong Police District... 2508mag See more

03.01.2022 We dont just fight fires... Yesterday numerous Illawarra RFS brigades were active in their community assisting with flood preparation, response and emergencies. With rain and wind continuing today, please take care. Its a great day to stay in and watch a midday movie. Thanks to our teams who have been engaged with work overnight and who are once again available today to assist where required.

03.01.2022 Thanks to the quick reporting by rail crews and the timely response of RFS brigades and an aircraft, we were able to contain a small fire caused by malfunctioning electrical equipment in the Catchment this afternoon. Crews found an area of grass that had caught fire after monitoring equipment shorted out and ensured that the area was mopped up. RFS crews will patrol the area tomorrow, due to the Very High fire danger.

03.01.2022 Second place over all in the NSW RFS State Championships.... Illawarras very own Mount Keira brigade. Well done team. Champions of the Illawarra and up there with the Champions of NSW.

02.01.2022 Today we remember those who fought for our freedom. Men, women, boys and girls who we never knew, but to whom we are forever grateful. Lest we forget. IN FLANDERS’ FIELD... LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN MCCRAE, MD (1872-1918) In Flanders’ Fields the poppies blow Between the headstones, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders’ fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders’ fields.

02.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Advice I Weather permitting RFS crews will be undertaking a number of Pile Burns on Hume Drive at Helensburgh this Saturday 29 August. The hazard reduction burins will commence around 9.00am, with crews present throughtout the day. Remember, if you are burning off bush fire hazards, you must notify the RFS in advance. This can now be done online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

02.01.2022 Truck roll over! At 3.37pm on Sunday, 22 November 2020 firefighters where called to respond to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) involving a truck that had rolled... over at the bottom of Otford Road just before the weir with the driver initially trapped. With Otford NSW Rural Fire Service first on scene, the driver was assisted to safety and remarkably unharmed. Firefighters remained on scene for fire protection due to the flammable liquids being carried onboard the truck until it was carefully manoeuvred and removed by a heavy tow truck. Fire and Rescue NSW HAZMAT where also on scene to manage a minor diesel leak. Please see comments below for videos. #FRNSW #RetainedFirefighters #MoreThanFire

01.01.2022 If you see us on or near the road, please slow down.. Our families thank you.

01.01.2022 Have you got Fires Near Me NSW on your smartphone? Make sure you have the latest version to get the latest updates including user profiles and your notification inbox.

01.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN is now in force across the Illawarra.