NSW Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire in Heathcote, New South Wales, Australia | Public & government service

NSW Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire

Locality: Heathcote, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8508 4040

Address: 126 Wilson Pde 2233 Heathcote, NSW, Australia

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

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20.01.2022 ** Fire Activity in the Sutherland Shire** 1:13pm Sunday 11th October 2020 Firefighters supported by water-bombing aircraft, including the NSW RFS 737 Large Air Tanker, are working to control the spread of fire. ... Smoke is impacting the Princes Highway from the West as a result of the Abaroo HR. For the latest advice on the situation, visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inf/major-fire-updates/mfu

17.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION ADVICE | NSW RFS crews will be implementing a hazard reduction burn at Otford this Saturday October 3. The 9.5ha burn will provide important pr...otection for nearby communities by reducing bush fire fuels. CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS | To ensure the safety of our firefighters and the travelling public there will be a change to traffic conditions between 8AM and 5PM. The attached images show the hazard reduction area and the affected roads. > Otford Road closed to all but emergency services from the intersection of Otford Road and Lady Wakehurst Drive to the intersection of Domville Road > Reduced speed and stop/go traffic control on Lady Wakehurst Drive from the intersection of Domville Road to Otford Road at the Bald Hill lookout turn off EXPECT DELAYS | We recommend that motorists avoid the area. It is anticipated that there will be long delays and parts of Lady Wakehurst Drive will be completely closed for periods of time to allow for fire fighting operations. PLAN YOUR TRIP > CONSIDER ALTERNATE ROUTES > BE PATIENT IF YOU MUST TRAVEL THROUGH THIS AREA Thanks for helping us implement these important works while the weather allows us to do so. ABC Illawarra WIN News Illawarra 9 News Illawarra i98 FM Wave FM 96.5 Wollongong Police District City of Wollongong Sutherland Shire Police Area Command NSW Rural Fire Service NSW Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire NSW RFS - Otford Brigade Live Traffic NSW Austinmer Rural Fire Service Stanwell Park Rural Fire Brigade Royal National Park Illawarra Mercury

15.01.2022 Our two fire boats are currently on the way to a major airport exercise in Botany Bay today. If you see them on the water, give them a wave!

15.01.2022 On this day 32 years ago, Allan Rendell a 31yo volunteer firefighter of Illawong Brigade tragically lost his life fighting a bush fire in the Royal National Park. It was Sunday 16th October 1988, crews were working along Lady Carrington Drive consolidating a containment along the western edge of the fire. October 1988 was both warm and dry. 7 days were recorded with a temperature of over 30c and remarkably no rain fell during the month.... It was around 8pm when a large tree near the fires edge fell on the cabin of the fire tanker where Allan was located. Despite the valiant efforts of his colleagues, Allan was lost. The fire (area pictured) was later contained after burning 6500ha of the Royal National Park from Garie though to Bundeena. Today marks the anniversary of a local volunteer who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting their community. Today we remember Allan and are thinking of his family, friends and firefighting colleagues.

13.01.2022 Kangaroo Ridge Fire, Sutherland Shire Today's favourable weather conditions are allowing our firefighters, supported by water-bombing aircraft to implement and strengthen containment lines across the fire ground. NSW RFS Members have been out this morning providing an update on the fire situation and as well as some fire safety information to the community. ... They will spend some time this afternoon at the Heathcote Shopping Centre and are more then happy to answer any of your questions. Stay up to date at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inf/major-fire-updates/mfu

12.01.2022 NSW RFS crews have completed the Bundanoon Road West hazard reduction burn at Woronora Heights today. This important activity will provide protection to around 150 homes in the area. A small amount of resources remain and are patrolling the area. Smoke and fire activity deep in the burn area will continue into the evening and is well within containment.... Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who have given their time this long weekend.

11.01.2022 HAZARD REDUCTION NOTIFICATION - SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2020 NSW RFS crews will complete the Bundanoon Road West hazard reduction at Woronora Heights tomorrow. After a light shower impacted the activity mid-September, approximately 50 firefighters will return and reduce fuel in the remaining 15 hectares of unburnt vegetation. ... The activity will commence around 9am and conclude late afternoon. Smoke is expected to impact the local areas during the first part of the day, before shifting towards Barden Ridge in the afternoon as the influence of the sea breeze takes hold. This important activity is being conducted ahead of shower activity next week.

10.01.2022 NSW RFS and FRNSW are currently responding to a reported bush fire in the Audley precinct. Fires Near Me is currently reporting this fire at the ‘Advice’ level. Once crews are on scene, it will be confirmed if their is a fire or not. 2058 Update - A small bush fire has been confirmed on the western side of Audley. FRNSW crews are gaining access whilst RFS resources are arriving.... 2112 Update - the fire has been contained

07.01.2022 With steady winds from the north, smoke from a hazard reduction burn being conducted on North Head (Manly) is being blown over the shire. This smoke may persist for some time under this weather pattern. A small fire started earlier today in the vicinity of the clay target club off Heathcote Road, but was quickly brought under control by the NSW RFS brigades that attended. The Kangaroo Ridge fire at Sutherland remains under control. ... For live updates, we encourage community members to download the 'Fires Near Me' app and set up a 'watch zone' which will alert you to fires around a specified area.

07.01.2022 Woronora Heights residents will continue to see some fire activity as result of the Bundanoon Road West hazard reduction burn which was undertaken last Friday. Due to warm, dry and windy conditions, some areas are reigniting and this is expected to continue tomorrow. On Thursday (24/9) crews will undertake further works at the site burning out remaining pockets of unburnt vegetation.... We ask that you only phone Triple Zero if fire is likely to threaten property or if the fire has escaped containment outside the burn area.

07.01.2022 Kangaroo Ridge Fire Update Fire continues to burn east of the Princes Highway South of Heathcote, North of Waterfall. The fire remains at ADVICE and there are currently no threats. Abaroo Hazard Reduction burns to the West of the highway in this location. Significant smoke is likely to impact the highway. ... A wind change tonight is expect to push smoke to the north under the influence of southerly winds. This will likely cause significant smoke impact on the areas of Heathcote and Engadine. Remember Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke from entering your home. Remove washing from clotheslines. Ensure pets have a protected area. If you’re driving through a smoky area, slow down, keep your windows up and turn your headlights on. Don’t call Triple Zero just to report that it’s smoky. Save Triple Zero for emergencies. Stay Up to Date www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

06.01.2022 Today marks 40 years since five young lives were tragically lost battling a bush fire at Waterfall. It was 3rd November 1980 - just before 5am crews were alerted to a bush fire burning near McKell Avenue. Numerous brigades responded to the southern end of the Royal National Park, working to contain a large fire which was burning under mild conditions.... The conditions on the day were cool, the temperature reached 19c, humidity was low and southerly winds prevailed. As the southerly winds increased in strength late afternoon, the fire transitioned from the forested area into heath, increasing the intensity and spread. The fire rapidly headed in a northerly direction towards the Uloola trail. It was on this trail where a fire tanker from Headquarters (Heathcote) Brigade was overrun by fire. It was at this location where five brave firefighters were lost - Steve Crunkhorn, 26, Gregory Rolfe, 24, Vernon Stedman, 21, William Cummings, 21 and David Marshall, 19. The fire was contained days later after burning 2,246 hectares of the Royal National Park. We remember these brave firefighters.

05.01.2022 A light northerly wind is currently pushing smoke from hazard reduction burns in northern Sydney into some areas of the Shire. There are currently no fires burning locally.

04.01.2022 **** Update on the Kangaroo Ridge Fire in Sutherland Rural Fire District **** There is a fire burning in the Royal National Park between Heathcote East and Waterfall. The fire is currently at Advice level with no threat to property. Remote Area firefighters from Sutherland have been briefed and are currently being inserted by helicopter onto the fireground. The Royal National Park is closed. Bushwalkers should not attempt to access sites such as Uloola Falls and Karloo Pools.... Traffic on Princes Highway is unaffected at the moment with occasional smoke drift across the road. To stay updated visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and download the "Fires Near Me" app. Images - Lisa Glanfield.

02.01.2022 Kangaroo Ridge Fire, Sutherland Shire The Kangaroo Ridge fire started on Saturday 10th October 2020 as a result of a spot over from the Abaroo Hazard Reduction. The fire spread in a north east direction between the Goonderra Brook and Kangaroo Creek, South of Heathcote. As of the evening of Monday 12th October the Kangaroo Ridge Fire was set to contained. Sutherland Shire RFS Brigades, National Parks and NSW RFS Remote Area Firefighting Teams, along with Rail Fire & Emerg...ency Service, Fire & Rescue crews (both local and out of area assistance) worked hard to contain the fire, which was also being supported by water bombing aircraft. It has been a great multi agency effort to contain this fire. Over the next few days National Parks will continue to patrol the area with both Remote Firefighters and aircraft. A special thanks to our Catering Unit from Engadine Rural Fire Brigade, our Community Engagement team along with Sutherland Communications Brigade for their support during this Operation. Inspector Ugo Tolone Incident Controller NSW Rural Fire Service

02.01.2022 The Illawong team were activated today to deal with some smoking logs in the HR area at Woronora Heights, our Captain Mark Pryor & the crew used a portable pump to draw water from the Woronora River in an area of the burn which was not accessible by fire truck.

01.01.2022 Yesterday our crew from Woronora launched two vessels - participating in Sydney Airports annual multi-agency emergency exercise with a simulated aircraft crash in Botany Bay. The scenario involved a domestic aircraft flying from Adelaide to Sydney missing the runway, with more than 180 passengers onboard. The two vessels played a pivotal role alongside other agencies, rescuing casualties from the water and returning to land for triage and treatment. ... 17 agencies and 200 personnel tested the response procedures, with helicopters deploying life rafts and first responders rescuing passengers and safety dummies from the water. We captured this important capability through a collection of photos below.