NSW Rural Fire Service in Albury, New South Wales, Australia | Government organisation

NSW Rural Fire Service

Locality: Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6051 1511

Address: 25 Airport Drive 2640 Albury, NSW, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Due to the increased risk of fire in the Berrigan, and Federation LGA's, 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

19.01.2022 Some very sound advice from our friends in Riverina

17.01.2022 Sunday 1st November 2020 is the commencement of the Bush Fire Danger Period within the Southern Border Team(Albury, Berrigan, Greater Hume and Federation LGAs) Below are the guidelines in relation to what is required if seeking a Fire Permit from 1 November 2020: The Applicant is to make a permit application via the internet site preventbushfires.com.au ... Permit applications will be forwarded electronically to the relevant Brigade Permit Officer for review, identification of restrictions and approval. Once approved by the Brigade Permit Officer, the application is returned to the applicant to accept the conditions applied to the permit request. Once accepted, the permit is valid. Upon a permit being allocated the Applicant MUST also complete a burn notification using the Permit Number from preventbushfires site to use on the RFS website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inform//burn-notifications Below is the Quick Facts sheet in relation to lighting a fire during Bushfire Danger Period you may want to circulate in the community. Can I or Can't I during Bushfire Danger Period

17.01.2022 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.

16.01.2022 A reminder for those wishing to undertake burns: It is important that if you wish to undertake any type of burning, you must adhere to local council requirements AND ensure you notify your neighbours and the NSW Rural Fire Service with a minimum 24 hours notice-this is a legal obligation of landholders as per the NSW Rural Fires Act. Fines of up to $1100 may be imposed for failing to notify.... Please be a responsible landholder and do the right thing. To notify please head to rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify See more

16.01.2022 This fire is now contained

12.01.2022 We will remember them.

10.01.2022 - The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) comes into effect from 00:01 Sunday 1 November 2020 for the following Local Government Areas: > Albury > Greater Hume... > Federation and > Berrigan Fire Permits are required during the BFDP for burning activities, they are free and easy to obtain. Fire permits help ensure that fire is used safely. A permit sets out the rules around how a fire is lit and maintained, and lets firefighters know when you are conducting burning activities on your property. Additionally, fire permits are not required for fires for the purpose of heating or cooking, provided that the fire is: > in a permanently constructed fireplace > at a site surrounded by ground that is cleared of all combustible materials for a distance of at least two metres all around > completely extinguished before leaving and > you have the landowners consent. If you are in doubt about whether you require a fire permit, contact the Southern Border Team (02) 6051 1511, or if you live in an urban area contact your nearest NSW Fire and Rescue Brigade station. For more information on the BFDP: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//Bush-fire-hazards/fire-permits AlburyCity Greater Hume Council Berrigan Shire Council @federationcouncil Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3

04.01.2022 Ground crews from NSW Rural Fire Service - Southern Border Team NSW RFS - Mid Murray Zone Fire and Rescue NSW supported by aircraft including the Large Air Tanker are working to bring this fire under control.

03.01.2022 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.

02.01.2022 With forecast hot and windy weather, the NSW RFS is urging harvest operators in the Berrigan, Federation, Greater Hume, and Albury City LGA's 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

01.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN / SEVERE Fire Danger Rating A Total Fire Ban will be in effect from 00:01 AM until 11:59 PM Saturday 28 November with the Fire Danger Rating at SEVERE for the Southern and Eastern Riverina Weather Districts. This is inclusive of:... > Albury Council > Berrigan Shire Council > Federation Council, and > Greater Hume Council Remember only well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during a fire. Under SEVERE fire weather conditions, fires will be uncontrollable and may threaten with little or no warning. Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3