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25.01.2022 At Fire and Rescue NSW, we are prepared for anything...except being chased by an angry cow. About 12:30pm on Sunday 29 November 2020, Firefighters from Richmon...d Fire Station were conducting hydrant inspections at the Richmond Lowlands when a stray cow was sighted on the roadway. The stray cow must’ve seen red and decided to chase a firefighter on the roadway, who had to mooove out of the way. It's the fastest we've seen this firefighter move in years! Luckily only his ego was bruised and he’s otherwise okay. He was able to compose himself to complete the hydrant inspection. The offender managed to get away. #preparedforanything

25.01.2022 Stop the spread of bad driver behaviour.

25.01.2022 NSW Severe Thunderstorm Warning : Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds. Woy Woy, Penrith, Terrey Hills, Richmond, Mona Vale and Warragamba areas at risk. #uminabeach #woywoy #centralcoast #pearlbeach #gosford

24.01.2022 Sad news from Yarramundi Rural Fire Brigade with the passing of their captain. To all the crew at Yarramundi rfb, Ed's family and friends, you have our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

24.01.2022 Are you prepared for the bush fire season? Here are some of our amazing volunteers to tell you five simple steps you can take, to help protect you, your family and your home against bush fires. For more infomation, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/getready #nswrfs #getreadyweekend

23.01.2022 Just a heads up, we may be impacted by the tail end of this storm http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN21033.shtml

22.01.2022 Ever wonder what a ferry bladder looks like? Or what a ferry bladder is? Five 500 US gallon fuel bags, in five dedicated leakproof containers, are placed in the... body of our #RJ85. These components combine to create a ferry system that allows the Canada-based aircraft to fly over long stretches of ocean on the journey between continents, so that the aerial firefighting aircraft can support Australia during their bushfire season. In the picture, the bags are filled with air as part of the testing phase of the complex installation process. #Conairaerialfirefighting

22.01.2022 12 teams today competed against each other at the NSW RFS bi-annual State Championships. The championships were meant to be held across two days at the beautifu...l Wollongong. However, like a number of functions, we have had to adapt to COVID-19 regulations. Teams competed in three areas across the state including Inverell, Balldale and The Oaks. Well done to all who made it to the Grand Finale. #nswrfs #nswrfsstatechampionships See more

22.01.2022 This is for anyone who has walked from Umina to Pearl Beach on the cliff road.

22.01.2022 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 mak...e sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare your property at www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs See more

22.01.2022 ATTEMPTED BREAK IN. Please share, We would like our communities help, Police would like to speak to this intellectual genius who tried to break into our clubho...use at 5:52am this morning without success. He only managed to damage a window, and door. This individual is suspected of breaking into several buildings this morning and further stealing a RFS marked vehicle, and later burning it out. he used this vehicle to drive here before burning it out nearby. we are disgusted that this moron damanged our building but more importantly stole and burnt out a RFS Vehicle belonging to our champion RFS Crews in charmhaven. We are offering $500.00 cash to Anyone who can identify this person,if you have any information you can report it to us on 4392 7059 or Toukley Police on 4390 1299

22.01.2022 On this day last year NSW recorded 17 concurrent Emergency Warnings. Communities in the Blue Mountains, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley, Walcha, Armidale, Namb...ucca, Kempsey, Tenterfield, and the Mid Coast were all being impacted by fire. At 6pm 94 fires were burning across the state. While the losses on that day were significant they could have been far worse were it not for the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and community members. See more

22.01.2022 Congratulations to former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, tonight named the NSW Australian Of The Year. On accepting the award, Shane has... paid special tribute to the volunteers who worked to protect homes and lives last fire season, and particularly those who lost their lives. See more

22.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence tomorrow (1 September 2020) in 21 local government areas. This means land owners and land managers in these are...as must now obtain a free Fire Permit from their local fire authority before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns. Even if youve been using fire for many years, safe burning is your responsibility. Contact your local Fire Control Centre to obtain your free Fire Permit and follow its conditions. Heavy fines apply for the unsafe use of fire or if your fire escapes. Dont be the fire risk to your community. Use fire safely. For further information about the BFDP and Fire Permits, go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

21.01.2022 if you know the identity of this person please contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000

21.01.2022 Our Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 February 2021 is out today, and shows that large parts of NSW west of the Great Dividing Range face ab...ove normal fire conditions, as well as grassland areas of the ACT and into north eastern Victoria. Grass and crop fires are the main concern in these locations for the summer months as the growth dries out in the warmer weather. WA has largely missed out on the rainfall in 2020 and conditions are very dry, with parts of the south and south west coasts expecting above normal fire conditions through summer. Full details https://bit.ly/2KwcksI #bushfireoutlook AFAC News Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES NSW Rural Fire Service ACT Emergency Services Agency Vic Emergency CFA (Country Fire Authority) Forest Fire Management Victoria Tasmania Fire Service SA Country Fire Service Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Bushfires NT

19.01.2022 Police who have been on deployment to Murray Downs as part of the current border closures have created two very informative poles. Over the past few weeks offic...ers from all over the state who have been deployed to Murray Downs have added to these poles with information as to the direction and kms to their home stations. Officers currently and previously on deployment to this location have praised how generous and accommodating the local residents are. The local residents have been more than generous to Police and Defence Force personal by providing firewood, cups of coffee and baked goods, this has always been with a big friendly smile. Police would like to thank all the local residents along the border for their patience and understanding during the current times. See more

19.01.2022 You dont have to live right near the bush to be at risk. Even if your home is a few streets back, you may be at risk. Can you guess the main reason homes are lost during a bush fire? Find out more about preparing for the fire season at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

19.01.2022 Today Commissioner Rob Rogers AFSM presented Retired Group Officer Bill Dunn AFSM with his Long Service Medal Clasp for 70 years of Service to the NSW Rural Fi...re Service. Bill has been tireless in his dedication for over 70 years and continues to give an outstanding commitment to the Service, other Volunteers and the Community. Congratulations to Bill from all members of the Southern Highlands Team

19.01.2022 Well done to NSW RFS and NSW Fire and Rescue for their hard work on North head today on a hazard reduction burn. #nswrfs

18.01.2022 Have you seen the change? The Fires Near Me App has been updated with the new Emergency Alert Levels. Please update your Fires Near Me app to make sure you have the latest version

18.01.2022 The hot and windy weekend shows how quickly conditions can change, and why being prepared is critical. To help you or loved ones stay safe, we have put together... a Bushfire Emergency Go Bag that features key items: 1 x Go Bag Satchel 1 x FireBox Fire Blanket 1 x Streamlight Dualie 3AA LED Torch 1 x Atka Emergency Whistle 4 x 3M Flat Fold Particulate Valved Respirators Also included is a free copy of the NSW RFS Bushfire Survival Guide. We have a limited number of these kits in stock for just $139, so get yours now https://www.rfsa.org.au//accesso/bushfire-emergency-go-bag

18.01.2022 Great work by NSW RFS - Berowra Waters Brigade

18.01.2022 You know the alert levels of Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning. The way these are displayed on our website and Fires Near Me NSW smartphone app is c...hanging. Soon you’ll see these new icons. It’s part of the new Australian Warning System, to help you receive consistent information in emergencies no matter where you live, work or travel. While the icons may look different, what they mean doesn't change - you should check for information about what to do to protect you and your family. Keep an eye out for the new icons later this week. Check https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//gen/australian-warnings-system for info.

17.01.2022 GUILTY PLEA: Woy Woy man, Jarrod James has pleaded guilty to deliberately lighting a fire in Brisbane Water National Park. The blaze charred 150 square metres o...f bushland off Woy Woy road in the early hours of August 22. The 27-year-old was arrested at the scene within minutes and was found covered in soot with a lighter. James will front Gosford Local Court in October for sentencing.

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15.01.2022 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.

15.01.2022 SEVERE WIND WARNING Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:28 pm Wednesday, 4 November 2020. STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS ALONG THE COAST. Weather Situation: A surge of strong southerly winds are forecast to build on Thursday as a low pressure system deepens off the NSW coastline. This low is forecast to quickly move into the Tasman Sea with conditions easing by Friday. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible about parts of the coastline from late Thursday afternoon. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Friday morning as the low pressure system moves further offshore. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Sydney, Forster, Seal Rocks, Bulahdelah, Nelson Bay, Wallsend, Toronto, Wyong, The Entrance and Woy Woy. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

15.01.2022 Congratulations

13.01.2022 some great early history of pearl beach

12.01.2022 Todays Fire Danger Raiting is Very High

12.01.2022 Last night I had the privilege to catch up with Darren Nation and his amazing team at the Horsley Park Rural Fire Brigade at their regular Wednesday night meeti...ng. It has been just over nine months since they lost Andrew ODwyer and Geoff Keaton in the Green Wattle Blaze in December last year. They are a tight unit and incredibly well led by Darren. They have looked after and supported each other, especially Andrew and Geoffs families who are such an integral part of their local RFS family. They are now preparing for the forthcoming season, as they always do. They have also been able to recruit new members to their local Brigade who will be joining them wherever they are likely to be deployed. The trucks out the front are named in honour of Andrew and Geoff as a constant reminder of the selfless service they have committed to. I was pleased to once again be able to pay my respects to the memorial out the front of the station and spend some time together, talk about fishing, camping and the NRL and how they were all doing. As PM you so often get to see the best of Australia. Last night was another such opportunity and especially as we remembered Andrew and Geoff.

11.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban will be in force tomorrow (Tuesday 1 December) across seven areas including North Western, Northern Slopes, Lower Central West Plains, Central ...Ranges, Northern Riverina, Eastern Riverina and Southern Riverina with Very High to Severe fire danger for the majority of the state. Check and review your bush fire survival plan and report new fires immediately to Triple Zero (000). See more

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11.01.2022 How cool is this, made memories that they will never forget

11.01.2022 We are currently experiencing some adverse weather, please stay safe, if you are driving please drive to the conditions and reduce speed.

11.01.2022 AFAC News confirms that following detailed planning and preparation, the AFAC National Resource Sharing Centre was advised by the US National Interagency Fire C...enter that a request for firefighting assistance from Australia to the United States is no longer required. Fire conditions in the United States have eased and the forecast is for more favourable conditions over the coming weeks. See more

10.01.2022 Bush fire arson is a crime. The NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Police Force are committed to fighting bush fire arson. Bush fire arson is dangerous. It can destroy lives, properties, and have long term effects on the environment. It is also costly for the community with the loss of properties, cost of firefighting resources and the disruption to businesses. ... How you can help If you see something that looks out of place, this may be what Police are looking for. If you can, record the details of vehicles such as the make, model and registration of suspicious vehicles. Also take note of the appearance of anyone acting suspiciously. Report suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000. To report a fire emergency call Triple Zero (000). For more information, please click on this link: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inf/prevent-bush-fire-arson #NSWRFS #NSWPF #ARSONPREVENTION

10.01.2022 Every day you'll find #NSWRFS and Indigenous communities working side by side, sharing knowledge, experience and culture - it's a partnership we're proud to be celebrating this #NAIDOCWeek

09.01.2022 UPDATE!!! We have had our sign fixed !!! A big thanks to Ian .... the handy man and Karen .... the quick dialer, who took time out to get our sign up an...d going again Jacob from HiVis, you are the man Without your help today we wouldn’t have a working sign. The biggest expense today was time and a few phone call. Thank again HiVis!! And a thank you to our fantastic community and friends from out of town for standing behind our brigade. We greatly appreciate your support Why? Just why? Our lovely community here at Long Beach and Maloneys Beach have worked with our brigade to raise money for everything we have. So when vandals continue to brake our equipment, they are also braking your equipment. Since we have had our Fire Danger Rating board, it has been broken several times. This is a cost to the brigade that we really don’t need. On Friday night / Saturday morning someone, who clearly has no respect for the brigade or our community has selfishly broken it good and proper. This time not only has the arrow been broken but the gears that operate the system has been forced one to many times. There is thousands of dollar worth of safety equipment sitting there, doing nothing. A warning system for our community, now useless! The person / people who have done this must not have been effected by fire last season. Or just have no heart. Why would anyone want to damage and destroy equipment that could save lives this fire season.? So now we need to..... A. Fix the damage ( at a cost to us, so it’s a cost to you ) B. Install some sort of protection board or fencing or something ( at a cost to us, so once again, a cost to you ) C. Install a camera or two, so we can catch these people and make them pay for the damage they have done. ( and once again, another cost to us, so..... yep! You guessed it, a cost to you ) We have also had some damage done around the station over time. So far nothing that our hard working volunteers, with a few dollars, have been able to fix. We have recently up-graded our security system. With up-graded cameras that capture a larger area with much clearer footage, so it’s easier to identify anyone doing the wrong thing up there If anyone has any information or has seen anyone doing the wrong thing around ANY of our equipment and station please contact Crime Stoppers or our local police station Photo are from when the board was installed

09.01.2022 Recent rain has resulted in good growth across much of NSW. While this is welcome, it does bring with it the risk of grass fires. This weekend we want everybody to consider what they can do to reduce their fire risk. Now is the time to Get Ready for the fire season.

08.01.2022 Firefighters have been busy from border to border over the last few days, with a number of fires starting in these heatwave conditions. There's been more than ...100 fires in the past 48 hours, including one on the Queensland border where firefighters were flown in, and crop and grass fires near Berrigan in southern NSW. The hot weather continues today - so stay cool, stay safe and stay up to date. Pics: Morgan Fraser and Greyd'n Davis

04.01.2022 Its time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for bush fire season. Tell us what youll pack in your kit? And check out what's on this #getreadyweekend in your area at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/getready #nswrfs

04.01.2022 WATCH AND ACT - Whitehaven Rd Northmead - Fire is burning close to homes in Whitehaven Rd. Crews from FRNSW and NSW RFS are on scene. Take advice from firefighters and be aware of embers. Updates at http://ow.ly/1BXV50Cxfuk #nswrfs #nswfires

03.01.2022 Watch and Act: Surprise Cres, Bligh Park. Crews from FRNSW and NSW RFS are getting the upper hand on a approx 3ha fire burning in the Windsor Downs Nature Reser...ve. A water bombing helicopter has been sent to assist crews. Currently no threats to homes in the area. Update: 4:55pm Fire activity has eased. Fire is now at Advice. Firefighters will remain on scene into this evening.

03.01.2022 FACT: Bush fires are unpredictable and in dangerous conditions, you may not get an Emergency Alert message in time. Its important that you stay up to date on c...onditions 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 www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

03.01.2022 Controlled hazard reduction burning is taking place in a number of areas across NSW. Smoke from planned burns being undertaken by fire agencies and land manager...s over coming days may settle in parts of the Greater Sydney, Illawarra, Central Coast, Armidale, Inverell, Liverpool Plains and Mid Coast areas. There ia also a number of burns planned for regional NSW which may settle over broad areas. These burns will continue over coming days. For more information on hazard reduction burns, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr See more

03.01.2022 It is disappointing to see in the early hours of this morning that thieves broke in to the NSW RFS Central Coast Fire Control Centre and stole a vehicle. The Hy...undai iLoad was found a couple of kilometres away by fire crews after it was set alight. Anyone with information is urged to contact Wyong Police Station on 02 4356 6099. #nswrfs NBN News See more

03.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN MADE Did you know NSW Rural Fire Service truck bodies are made right here in Australia? #Alexanderperrie #familybusiness #yourteambehindthescene s...upporting Australian fire fighters. Let’s keep jobs in our backyard, show your support for #AUSTRALIANMANUFACTURING by liking our facebook page. #keepingitlocal #NSWRFS #AUSSIEAUSSIEAUSSIE #established1946 See more

02.01.2022 Residents of Pearl Beach and surrounding areas Get ready for the upcoming bushfire season by preparing your properties now. With the recent westerly winds, it does not take long for vegitation to start drying out and becoming an increased fire risk.... This is also a timely reminder to complete a Bushfire Survival Plan (if you DM us your address we can organise one to be dropped off to you). More information can be found at www.myfireplan.com.au Pearl Beach Progress Association

02.01.2022 FACT: There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. But if you and your home are well... prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Learn more and get ready at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

02.01.2022 A huge shout out to all our amazing fathers out there who do such an amazing job! Happy Father's Day! #nswrfs

01.01.2022 Watch 2021 #NSW #AusoftheYear Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons deliver his acceptance speech at Monday night's awards ceremony: https://bit.ly/38rltN3 Thanks to #AusoftheYear Category Partner Australia Post. #reflectrespectcelebrate #wereallpartofthestory

01.01.2022 great news, the stollen SAES trailer has been recovered in woy woy. Thank you to every one who shared the post about its theft.

01.01.2022 North Head Hazard Reduction Burn. I joined the Minister today to inspect the burn and thank the National Parks and Wildlife team and RFS for their work at N...orth Head. The weather conditions were spot on with the rain limiting the smoke and helping with the burn at North Head. We are already preparing for summer and Environment Minister Matt Kean MP is ensuring the National Parks teams are fully equipped! Hazard reduction is just one way of preparing for bush fires it doesn't remove the threat of fire, and it doesn't remove the need for you and your family to be prepared. There will be more hazard reduction burns locally, so please be aware and thank you for your patience

01.01.2022 Some useful information I found shared by a friend. Worth a read That bite of summer has well and truly come early this year and with that heat, comes snakes. ...This article was written by Rob Timmings Rob runs a medical/nursing education business Teaching nurses, doctors and paramedics. Its well worth the read #ECT4Health 3000 bites are reported annually. 300-500 hospitalisations 2-3 deaths annually. Average time to death is 12 hours. The urban myth that you are bitten in the yard and die before you can walk from your chook pen back to the house is a load of rubbish. While not new, the management of snake bite (like a flood/fire evacuation plan or CPR) should be refreshed each season. Lets start with a Basic overview. There are five genus of snakes that will harm us (seriously) Browns, Blacks, Adders, Tigers and Taipans. All snake venom is made up of huge proteins (like egg white). When bitten, a snake injects some venom into the meat of your limb (NOT into your blood). This venom can not be absorbed into the blood stream from the bite site. It travels in a fluid transport system in your body called the lymphatic system (not the blood stream). Now this fluid (lymph) is moved differently to blood. Your heart pumps blood around, so even when you are lying dead still, your blood still circulates around the body. Lymph fluid is different. It moves around with physical muscle movement like bending your arm, bending knees, wriggling fingers and toes, walking/exercise etc. Now here is the thing. Lymph fluid becomes blood after these lymph vessels converge to form one of two large vessels (lymphatic trunks)which are connected to veins at the base of the neck. Back to the snake bite site. When bitten, the venom has been injected into this lymph fluid (which makes up the bulk of the water in your tissues). The only way that the venom can get into your blood stream is to be moved from the bite site in the lymphatic vessels. The only way to do this is to physically move the limbs that were bitten. Stay still!!! Venom cant move if the victim doesnt move. Stay still!! Remember people are not bitten into their blood stream. In the 1980s a technique called Pressure immobilisation bandaging was developed to further retard venom movement. It completely stops venom /lymph transport toward the blood stream. A firm roll bandage is applied directly over the bite site (dont wash the area). Technique: Three steps: keep them still Step 1 Apply a bandage over the bite site, to an area about 10cm above and below the bite. Step 2: Then using another elastic roller bandage, apply a firm wrap from Fingers/toes all the way to the armpit/groin. The bandage needs to be firm, but not so tight that it causes fingers or toes to turn purple or white. About the tension of a sprain bandage. Step 3: Splint the limb so the patient cant walk or bend the limb. Do nots: Do not cut, incise or suck the venom. Do not EVER use a tourniquet Dont remove the shirt or pants - just bandage over the top of clothing. Remember movement (like wriggling out of a shirt or pants) causes venom movement. DO NOT try to catch, kill or identify the snake!!! This is important. In hospital we NO LONGER NEED to know the type of snake; it doesnt change treatment. 5 years ago we would do a test on the bite, blood or urine to identify the snake so the correct anti venom can be used. BUT NOW... we dont do this. Our new Antivenom neutralises the venoms of all the 5 listed snake genus, so it doesnt matter what snake bit the patient. Read that again- one injection for all snakes! Polyvalent is our one shot wonder, stocked in all hospitals, so most hospitals no longer stock specific Antivenins. Australian snakes tend to have 3 main effects in differing degrees. Bleeding - internally and bruising. Muscles paralysed causing difficulty talking, moving & breathing. Pain In some snakes severe muscle pain in the limb, and days later the bite site can break down forming a nasty wound. Allergy to snakes is rarer than winning lotto twice. Final tips: not all bitten people are envenomated and only those starting to show symptoms above are given antivenom. Did I mention to stay still. ~Rob Timmings Kingston/Robe Health Advisory #vrarescue #snakebite