Wallacia Rural Fire Brigade in Wallacia, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Wallacia Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Wallacia, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: 47347777

Address: 27 Park Road 2745 Wallacia, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Warragamba Dam is close to full capacity following recent rain. So Tomorrow, Tuesday 5th January at approximately 10.00am WaterNSW will commence operations to lower the water level to 1m below full supply level. #WarragambaDam

25.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LANDOWNERS AND RESIDENTS OF WALLACIA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. The 2020/21 bush fire season will start in Wallacia and the surrounding areas on Thursday 1st October 2020. The start of the bush fire season means that all landowners and residents who are planning to undertake open burning or pile burning activities MUST have a current Fire Permit. For more information about Fire Permits please contact the appropriate RFS District Office: Penrith Dist...rict Office 4734 7777 (business hours) Liverpool District Office 9603 7077 (business hours) Wollondilly District Office 4677 7000 (business hours) Information on pile burning can be obtained by logging onto the appropriate Local Government websites: Penrith - www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Liverpool - www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au Wollondilly www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au Don’t be the fire risk to your community.

24.01.2022 UPDATE | Warning now CANCELED for Wallacia and the surrounding areas. SEVERE WEATHER WARNING | TUESDAY 5TH JANUARY The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a WEATHER WARNING that applies to Wallacia and the surrounding areas. HEAVY RAIN, HAIL and DAMAGING WINDS maybe likely over the next few hours. ... If more Severe Thunderstorms develop a more detailed Warning will be issued. We will post any additional warnings that related to Wallacia or the surrounding areas. For more information bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ See more

23.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.

23.01.2022 UPDATE | Elizabeth Dr is now open in both directions. BADGERYS CREEK | TREE DOWN. Our crew on Wallacia-1 is currently assisting NSW RFS - Luddenham Brigade to remove a tree from Elizabeth Dr near Badgerys Creek Rd. ( Elizabeth Dr is currently closed in both directions ) For information go to www.livetraffic.com

22.01.2022 Information from NSW Police about a incident that occur yesterday around 6pm between Wallacia and Mulgoa.

21.01.2022 Update, the power has been restored to Wallacia. There are currently a number of locations around Wallacia that are with out power. Endeavour Energy are currently investigating the cause and have no estimated restoration time currently. For more information: www.endeavourenergy.com.au

20.01.2022 From today there will be new alert level icons used to illustrate the different warning levels for things like flooding and bushfires.

20.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN | FIRE DANGER RATING | SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER A TOTAL FIRE BAN will in force from midnight tonight until midnight Sunday 29th November. This will apply to Wallacia and all the surrounding areas. The Fire Danger Rating will be SEVERE for Wallacia and the surrounding areas tomorrow.... Under tomorrow’s forecasted conditions. If any fires start they will spread quickly and prove very difficult to contain. So it important that any fires without a fire truck in attendance are reported to Triple Zero (000) immediately. For more information visit: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans or contact the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737). #TotalFireBan #NSWRFS

19.01.2022 SAFETY ALERT | EASY HOME - MULTICYCLONIC VACUUM CLEANER from ALDI. Fire and Injury risk, Have you got one of these vacuum cleaners at your home.

19.01.2022 MULGOA | BIN FIRE. Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade have extinguished a rubbish bin that was on fire at Gow Park, our assistance was not required and Wallacia-1 has returned to station.

18.01.2022 FIRE DANGER RATING | FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY. The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) will return to VERY HIGH tomorrow in Wallacia and some of the surrounding areas. It’s then likely that the FDR will go back to between LOW-MODERATE and HIGH over the weekend and into next week. Please remain vigilante and report any unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.... For more information visit the NSW RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

18.01.2022 GREENDALE | UNKNOWN FIRE, our crew has just returned to station after assisting NSW RFS Bringelly and Luddenham Brigade’s to locate a unknown fire. Crews were unable to locate the fire.

17.01.2022 UPDATE 22:40 Mulgoa Rd is open in both directions between Wallacia and Mulgoa. UPDATE 18:40 Mulgoa Road remains blocking between Silverdale Rd and Vincent Ave MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, MULGOA. Mulgoa Rd is currently blocked in both directions between Wallacia and Mulgoa. Use The Northern Rd as an alternative route. All emergency services are on site.... For information go to www.livetraffic.com See more

16.01.2022 Twelve months ago today some of our members crossed over Warragamba Dam to assist at the Erskine Creek Fire. Now Lake Burragorang is almost full.

16.01.2022 FIRE DANGER RATING | TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER. The Fire Danger Rating is back to VERY HIGH for the first day of summer in Wallacia and the surrounding areas today. After a cooler day yesterday, the temperature is forecasted to be back in the low 40’s today with Northwesterly winds. Please remain vigilant throughout the day and report any unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.... For more information visit the NSW RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

16.01.2022 MULGOA | UNKNOWN FIRE, Wallacia-1 and 1B have responded with Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade to a report of an unknown fire on Nepean Gorge Dr. No fire was located. However Mulgoa-1 and 7 remains on site on Fairlight Road at powerlines down near Nepean Gorge Dr.

16.01.2022 22:40 UPDATE | Mulgoa Rd is open in both directions between Wallacia and Mulgoa. Below is Information from CareFlight on the condition of the people from this afternoon’s motor vehicle accident.

15.01.2022 CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM. Daylight Savings starts tomorrow the 4th of October, at 2:00am clocks are moved forward 1 hour to 3:00am. When you change your clocks take the time to also check that your smoke alarm is in good working order, only a working smoke alarm saves lives.

15.01.2022 Thanks Santa for still delivering our lolly bags to the kids in our community.

14.01.2022 The temperature in Wallacia and the surrounding areas is forecasted to be in the low 40,s over the weekend, but the high humidity will make it feel even hotter. It is important that during periods of extreme heat, that everyone stays cool and hydrated, including pets. Go to the link below to get tips on how you can beat the heat: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//beattheh/pages/default.aspx

13.01.2022 UPDATE | Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the local area and the warning for Wallacia and the surrounding areas is CANCELLED. PRIORITY MESSAGE | A DETAILED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING | SATURDAY 26TH DECEMBER. A WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAIN and LARGE HAILSTONES has been issued that applies to Wallacia and the surrounding areas... The Bureau of Meteorology warns that SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS have been detected on the weather radar, there are currently to the South-West of Warragamba. These thunderstorms are moving towards the North-East. They are forecast to affect Wallacia and the surrounding areas around 4:20pm For more information bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

13.01.2022 Our newest members did some training with a difference today alongside our more experienced members. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, our members worked through four different challenges In teams of four. Training is one part of how we prepare for bush fires and other types of incidents.

13.01.2022 Please join us in congratulating our two newest firefighters, Molly and Freyja who passed their Basic Fire Fighters assessment this morning with flying colours. They will be a asset to our brigade

13.01.2022 INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS OF WALLACIA We have some good news from Santa, he has plans to still attend Wallacia on Christmas Eve. Our members are disappointed that due to the current restrictions, they are unable to assist Santa this year, but they are excited that he is still able to visit our community on Christmas Eve. #MerryChistmas #Santa

12.01.2022 Tomorrow’s hazard reduction ( Mulgoa Hills Interface HR ) has been postponed due to the forecasted weather conditions tomorrow.

12.01.2022 Thank you once again Santa for still doing our Santa Run during these challenging times with COVID-19 restrictions. From all our members, thank you everyone for your ongoing support and MERRY CHRISTMAS.

12.01.2022 MULGOA | VEHICLE FIRE. Our crews in breathing apparatus have assisted Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade to extinguish a car fire in Mayfair Rd, Mulgoa.

11.01.2022 UPDATE | This hazard reduction has been postponed due to the weather conditions. INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS OF WALLACIA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS: . ( Mulgoa Hills Interface HAZARD REDUCTION ) Please read and share. Please be advised that this Sunday 4th October (weather permitting) the NSW Rural Fire Service along with National Parks & Wildlife Service will be starting a Hazard Reduction burn to the South/West of Mulgoa in the National Park Behind Notre Dame along Riley’...s Mountain Fire Trail. Locals are advised: the National Park will be closed to Visitors and Bushwalkers there will large amounts of smoke visible from Wallacia and the surrounding areas. there may be smokey conditions at times and to keep doors and windows closed. to avoid the area whilst the operations are in progress. to ensure areas around the property boundary are clear of excess material and any other potentially hazardous items Remember, only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. For further information please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service, Cumberland Zone Office on 4734 7777 or go to the NSW Rural Fire Service website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

09.01.2022 Some important information for residence of Wallacia. This year has definitely been a different and challenging one for most people and unfortunately Christmas will be to. But our local community will be happy to know that Santa has been in contact with us, to let us know that he’s looking forward to doing the lolly run around Wallacia on Christmas Eve with our members. During the lolly run, Santa and his helpers will be keeping within COVID19 restrictions and guidelines a...nd we will have pre-packaged lolly bags for the kids. While we are doing our best to keep you all safe, we ask that everyone remembers to social distance when around our brigade members and the surrounding people that are not in your immediate family at all times. If you or anyone in your family is unwell, we ask that you please stay near your front door. Our members are looking forward to seeing Santa and everyone who is around on Christmas Eve this one of our favourite times of the year. We will post more information as we get closer to Christmas Eve. #Christmas2020 #SantaRun

09.01.2022 FIRE DANGER RATING | MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is LOW-MODERATE in Wallacia and the surrounding areas today, but it’s likely to return to very high tomorrow. For more information visit the NSW RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

09.01.2022 STRIKE TEAM DEPLOYMENT | BLUE MOUNTAINS, our crew on Wallacia-1 is currently responding to Faulconbridge to assist local RFS and FRNSW crews.

08.01.2022 LUDDENHAM | MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. Wallacia-1 and 1 Bravo along with have other emergency services have attended a truck accident on The Northern Rd cross Elizabeth Dr. NSW RFS - Luddenham Brigade remains on-site and the road remain open. For information go to www.livetraffic.com

07.01.2022 At 3:52 pm Friday, 25 September, The Bureau of Meteorology issued a WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS that applies to Wallacia and the surrounding areas. Damaging Winds in excess of 90 km/h, are possible this evening and Saturday. For more information bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

07.01.2022 UPDATE | Warning Cancelled. PRIORITY MESSAGE | A DETAILED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING | TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER. A WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAIN and LARGE HAILSTONES has been issued that applies to Wallacia and the surrounding areas... The Bureau of Meteorology warns that SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS have been detected on the weather radar, there are currently to the South-West of Warragamba. These thunderstorms are moving towards the North-East. They are forecast to affect Wallacia and the surrounding areas around 6:20pm For more information bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

07.01.2022 : 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 See more

06.01.2022 A big thank you to the team at Royal Barber & Co for the surprise package at our station today. We appreciate the ongoing community support.

05.01.2022 FIRE DANGER RATING | SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER The Fire Danger Rating returns to VERY HIGH in Wallacia and the surrounding areas tomorrow. With the temperature forecasted to be in the low 40’s and Northwesterly winds, it’s important that everyone remains vigilant throughout the day and report any unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately. For more information visit the NSW RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

03.01.2022 The 2020/21 bush fire season officially started today in Wallacia and the surrounding areas. Locally we have receives some good rainfall over the last few months. But, the rain has produced any increased in pasture growth. As the grass dries out, there will be a real potential for grass fires in and around Wallacia. What are you going to do during if a grass or bush fire starts near you? Most people say they’ll wait and see. That’s not a fireproof plan. Visit www.myfireplan.com.au to make or check your plan. #myfireplan #nswrfs

03.01.2022 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 See more

02.01.2022 GREENDALE | POWER POLE FIRE. Our crew on Wallacia-1 Bravo have located pole lines arching on Greendale Rd. Power is out in the area.