Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade in Orchard Hills | Non-profit organisation

Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Orchard Hills

Phone: +61 2 4736 2170

Address: 58 Castle Rd 2748 Orchard Hills, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 For the first time in the 2020/21 Fire Season, Greater Sydney will tomorrow experience Very High Fire Danger. Hot and dry conditions mean fires may be difficult to control. Remember to report any fires without a fire truck in attendance to Triple Zero (000) and download Fires Near Me to stay up to date. ... #NSWRFS

25.01.2022 The snags are on and the onions are sizzling at Bunnings South Penrith. Pop down and see our firefighters for a delicious sausage sandwich and a cold can of drink! Hope to see you here! #NSWRFS #Sausagesandwich

24.01.2022 Without a doubt 2020 has been a very challenging and different year for everyone. Despite this, we have spoken to Santa and his helpers and he has agreed to come spread some cheer across our great community and visit all the children in the Orchard Hills and Surrounding areas. This year is our turn to give back for all of you that have supported us over the 2019/20 fire season and for us to spread some Christmas cheer to you and your family Santa’s helpers will be walking a...round with donation buckets if you wish to donate! This Santa run will be like no other but with some careful planning we are make it a fun experience while keeping within COVID19 restrictions and guidelines. So, come and wave to Santa and his helpers as we drive and stop around your neighbourhood. While we are doing our best to keep you all safe, we ask that you do the same and help keep us safe. If you or anyone in your family is unwell, you may stand at your letter box or front yard and Santa will still drive past for a wave. Please do not come to the truck if you are unwell or have travelled overseas in the last 14 days. Please keep a 1.5 metre distance from brigade members and surrounding people that are not in your immediate family at all times. More details with times and locations to be revealed. Keep an out for more posts to follow

23.01.2022 Please welcome our newly graduated firefighters who passed their assessment on Sunday and are ready to help protect the local community’s for the upcoming bushfire season. It was a huge 6 months of training and hard work from these dedicated members but it has finally all paid off. Welcome to the NSWRFS and may you guys and girls stay safe and learn many new talents.

23.01.2022 Thank you to NSW RFS - Llandilo Brigade, Londonderry Rural Fire Brigade, Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade, Wallacia Rural Fire Brigade, Marsden Park Rural Fire Brigade and Berkshire Park Brigade for coming and visiting on Tuesday night. And special thank you to the staff at the Pioneer Tavern for the beautiful flowers Greg would be tickled pink seeing everyone coming together! ... The Brigade would like to thank everyone who has messaged, sent flowers and cards. Both the Brigade and Greg’s family appreciate it,

22.01.2022 What a year... From catastrophic fires , Floods and a global pandemic , Orchard Hills Station has been there to serve our community through the best and worst times of it even with the recent passing of our beloved Captain Greg Speedy we have some how become closer as a big brigade family. We would love to thank you, to the community for being there to support us as we have been there to support you through your worst days. We will continue to serve and protect for man...y years to come. Please have a wonderful New Year full of happiness, love, laughter and most of all a safe one.

21.01.2022 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 www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

20.01.2022 ***TOTAL FIRE BAN*** Good morning everyone please be aware today’s FDR is SEVERE Please be aware during a total fire ban there is to be... - No camp fires - No open flames - Mechanical works that cause sparks must stop - All fire permits are suspended until the total fire ban is compete Ensure your bushfire survival plan is up to date and your family knows the plan ! To stay up to date with current conditions and situations please download the - Bureau Of meteorology (BOM) http://www.bom.gov.au Fires near me https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE #NSWRFS #fire #Getready #heatwave

19.01.2022 MYTH: GRASS FIRES ARE LESS DANGEROUS THAN BUSH FIRES. 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

19.01.2022 Thank you for you’re ongoing support Bec, Trent and the awesome team at the Pioneer Tavern!

19.01.2022 Ho Ho Ho Orchard Hills RFB has just received news that Santa will be flying in from the North Pole and jumping on the Fire Truck with the crew from Orchard Hills again this year and doing his annual Santa Runs. Keep an eye out for flyers in your letter box over the coming weeks. ... What street would YOU like to see Santa in? Comment below Don't forget to tag your family and friends to stay up to date to see if Santa and his helpers will be in a street near you Facebook: OrchardHillsRuralFireBrigade Instagram: orchardhills_rfb

19.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us at Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade. Please have fun and stay safe this Festive Season We hope Santa was good to all the boys and girls

18.01.2022 Did you know that Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade is NOW recruiting for their Cadet program? Many of our officers and firefighters started off in the cadet program. Are you between the age of 12 and 18 or know someone who would like to make new friends and learn skills to help the community? Bring them to our Cadet Information Morning which will be held on Sunday 7th March at 10:00am - 58 Castle Road, Orchard Hills ... Our Cadet program will run on Sunday mornings from 9.00am - 11.00am. The program provides excellent opportunities in progressing to become a firefighter. Send us an private message or send us an email [email protected] for more information! Do you know someone who would be interested in joining? Make sure you share this post with them!

18.01.2022 Orchard Hill’s crew attended a Hazard Reduction (HR) burn at Anges Banks nature reserve today along side other Cumberland crews and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service it was a raging success preparing the area for the up coming fire season #NSWRFS #Prepared #fireseason #volunteer #nationalparks #cumberland

17.01.2022 Happy Australia Day!

16.01.2022 Come on down to Caddens Corner Community Day, today from 10am till 3pm and say hello! There is plenty on offer! FREE coffee between 10-11am at The Valley Junction Coffee Book in for a tour of the NEW Prepare Early Education Centres ... LIVE music Kids farm And so much more! We hope to see you soon!

16.01.2022 This week 3 of our amazing firefighters were awarded and recognised for their outstanding and constant dedication to the NSW RFS and Orchard Hills brigade, they received their 10 year long service medals. Congratulations guys and thank you for your service to the community.

15.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend is TODAY! Unfortunately, this year Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade won’t be opening their doors to the public for an open station. However we don’t want you missing out!... If you are wanting to go down to a station, to find out where your nearest Get Ready event is, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/getready Join us this #getreadyweekend and prepare for the upcoming fire season

14.01.2022 Gooooooodmorning! Hands up if you have woken up this morning to a Santa Run Flyer in your letter box! What street are you in? Comment below Haven’t received yours yet? That’s okay! Santa’s helpers are busy making their way delivering the flyers to your letter box ... Tag your family and friends to keep an eye for our reveal (very, very soon) of when Santa and his helpers will be in a street near you doing his annual Santa Runs

07.01.2022 Today Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales presented our very own Captain, Greg Speed an Order of Australia Medal today. Along side Greg, stood his family to see him be awarded this very special medal. Congratulations to our very own Greg Speed OAM!

07.01.2022 Temperatures today will sky rocket to 41 degrees in western Sydney This means our FDR( Fire Danger Rating) will be at VERY HIGH Make sure your family knows their Bush Fire Survival. ... Please remember to check on all loved ones even our four legged friends as the heat affects all of us differently. To stay up to date with current conditions and situations please download the - Bureau Of meteorology (BOM) http://www.bom.gov.au Fires near me https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE

06.01.2022 Tonight Orchard Hills RFB awarded Steve Brown (Browny) life membership for our brigade. Steve has been volunteering at Orchard Hills for a whooping 26 years. Steve started at OHRFB in August 1994 and has never looked back. Thank you for your service and we look forward to seeing you around for many more years to come Congratulations again Steve #TYFS #NSWRFS

06.01.2022 This is what happens when you don’t clean out the lint filter in your clothes dryer. Could have been a lot worse for this Orchard Hills family tonight. If you are using your dryer more due to the wet weather, please be sure to check your filter regularly. #nswrfs

06.01.2022 In memory of Greg Owen Speed OAM We know you wouldn’t be liking the fuss but your legacy and stories will be shared for many more years to come.

05.01.2022 Goodmorning One of our members Daughter has submitted a piece of art in the Museum of Fire Art Competition! Her art work is called "Ember Attack No 5". ... Jump on and support young Aliyah’s work by voting! Don’t forget to share as well Goodluck Miss Aliyah!

04.01.2022 It’s time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for the bush fire season. What would YOU pack in your Emergency Survival Kit? The seven essential items to pack in your Survival Kit are: ... 1: A portable battery-operated radio; 2: A waterproof torch; 3: Spare batteries; 4: A first aid kit with manual; 5: Woollen blankets; 6: Emergency contact numbers; and 7: Drinking water See more

03.01.2022 This week Orchard Hills RFB graciously received our premiers citations for the NSW 2019/20 bushfire season. Our members worked extremely hard throughout the extreme bush fires we were faced with, we thank the community for supporting us during the busy season and we would also like to thank our District Manager and fellow Group Officers for presenting us our citations.

03.01.2022 HR (Hazard reduction) season is in full swing. Crew from Orchard Hills along side other Cumberland brigades assisted The Hills district in a well needed pre season burn After the successful burn today you will notice smoke haze in your local area and shall continue to linger around till midday tomorrow. Remember to stay in doors if you suffer from asthma. #NSWRFS #HR #assisting #smoke #firefighters #cumberland

03.01.2022 Today we farewelled our Brigade Captain, Greg Speed OAM who recently passed away. Captain Speed OAM was a long standing member of the Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade and was a regular feature on fire grounds, training rooms, training grounds, community engagement activities and hazard reductions. He was a mentor to many and a mate to more and will definitely be missed. Thank you to all the Brigade members who came together from the Cumberland Zone to farewell Greg. ... Thank you to everyone for the support, flowers and messages that the brigade has received over the past week!

03.01.2022 **Incident Call** At around 7.40 PM Orchard Hills 1 and Orchard Hills Pumper along with NSW Police Force , Ambulance Service NSW , Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a MVA on the M4 Eastbound at Claremont Meadows. With the assistance of all crews one occupant was freed and transported to hospital. Reminder to keep an eye out for all emergency service personnel working along the road.

03.01.2022 Welcome to the official page for the NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command! The Greater Sydney Area Command is made up of over 11,000 dedicated and highly traine...d members who volunteer their time to provide fire & incident response 24hours per day, 7days per week in addition to undertaking a range of important community education, community engagement and fire mitigation activities to communities across 18 Local Government Areas throughout the Sydney Basin and surrounds. It is hoped that this page will assist us in connecting with our members and communities, providing updates on our brigade, district and Area Command operations, training and other activities. For up-to-date and timely fire / emergency information please follow the NSW Rural Fire Service page. Chief Superintendent Simon Davis. #prepared #capable #engaged #GreaterSydneyAC #NSWRFS Northern Beaches Rural Fire District Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District NSW Rural Fire Service - Cumberland Zone RFS Blue Mountains District NSW Rural Fire Service Macarthur RFS Southern Highlands Team NSW RFS Illawarra District NSW Rural Fire Service Sutherland Shire and The Hills Rural Fire Service District.