Picton Rural Fire Brigade in Picton, New South Wales | Community organisation

Picton Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Picton, New South Wales

Address: Colden Street 2571 Picton, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 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 rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend See more

24.01.2022 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

23.01.2022 It’s time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for bush fire season. Tell us what you’ll pack in your kit? #getreadyweekend

23.01.2022 A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property? #getreadyweekend

23.01.2022 Tonight on the 4th of May, Picton Rural Fire Brigade held its Annual General Meeting. A special thank you to all members who have held roles within our Brigade over the past 12 months. Congratulations to the members who were elected to following Field Officer roles: Captain: David Wyper... Senior Deputy Captain: Andrew Hain Deputy Captain: Gareth Iain, Mark Davis, Lance Watson and Brian Pullman. A special thanks to Picton Social who generously provided the catering for tonight’s meeting free of charge. This was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. We as Brigade look forward to another busy year serving our community.

22.01.2022 Picton Rural Fire Brigade wishes everyone a very safe and merry Christmas. It’s certainly a chance to stop and remember just how different Christmas Day 2020 is compared to this time last year and for that we are grateful.

22.01.2022 Tonight members of Picton Rural Fire Brigade were presented with their NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation for the 2019/2020 bushfire campaign. We are humbled and grateful for the recognition of the effort our members made during this devastating bushfire campaign. We are and always will be ready to serve our community when called upon.

20.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Wollondilly District for today Saturday 3 October is HIGH.

19.01.2022 Tonight members from Picton Rural Fire Brigade worked through various hose deployment techniques in preparation for the upcoming fire season. These techniques help save firefighters crucial seconds when deployed effectively at a active fire.

19.01.2022 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 make sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare... your property at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

19.01.2022 You may have heard that the Bureau of Meteorology have confirmed a La Niña has formed in the Pacific that is likely to last until at least the end of 2020. So what does that mean for the fire risk over the coming months? The higher than average rainfall typically associated with a La Niña event is likely to lead to increased grass growth which can pose an increased risk later in the fire season. Grass fires can move three times faster than a bush fire. Now is the time to prep...are your property and make a plan. Make sure you have a cleared area around your home and a safe area for livestock and animals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdTZiOGdKfU

19.01.2022 There are some simple things you can do around your property to prepare it against the risk of fire. Do you know the top 5 actions to make your property safer? #getreadyweekend

18.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast for Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region and North Western, with Very High fire danger forecast fo...r Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England and Northern Slopes tomorrow Sunday 29 November. A total fire ban will be in force for these areas from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan. See more

16.01.2022 We’re in for another hot one today with Very High Fire Danger for Wollondilly and a Total Fire Ban in effect.

16.01.2022 Fact: Lots of rain means lots of fuel for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire... near you. Visit myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

15.01.2022 The Fire Danger rating for Thursday 26 November is HIGH. ALL PERMITS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

15.01.2022 May the 4th be with you.

15.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 Victoria Bridge Upgrade - Bridge closed day and night from 7am Monday 14 December to Friday 18 December. Between 7am Monday 14 December and 5pm Friday 18 December, weather permitting, the bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the day and at night while temporary supports are installed under the bridge. A full closure is required to install these supports to brace the bridge so that parts of its timber structure can be replaced.

13.01.2022 Picton Rural Fire Bridge wishes all the mums out there a happy Mother’s Day, especially those who call themselves firefighters

13.01.2022 Today May the 4th is St Florian's Day, named after the patron saint of firefighters and also known as International Firefighters Day. Picton Rural Fire Brigade wishes to give their sincere thanks to all those who give so much to protect their communities.

12.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for Monday 16th November is Very High. All fire permits are suspended.

11.01.2022 Today marks the start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period. In addition to council approval to burn, landholders are now required to hold a Fire Permit issued by their local Brigade. Landholders intending to burn must notify neighbours and the NSW RFS 24hrs prior to burning. ... You can notify the RFS by visiting www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or by phone or in person to the local RFS Fire Control Centre.

11.01.2022 You don’t 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 to bush fires? #getreadyweekend

11.01.2022 Picton Rural Fire Brigade wishes to give thanks to our Blue Family and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty #bluefamily #thinblueline

10.01.2022 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 myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

10.01.2022 Tonight members from Picton Rural Fire Brigade conducted portable pump training. This training session was run as an opportunity for our new members to become familiar the methods used and the importance it can play on the fire ground.

10.01.2022 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

07.01.2022 If there is a fire in your area you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. What will be your sign for putting your fire plan into action? #getreadyweekend

06.01.2022 A great explanation of the Fire Danger Ratings from the BOM

06.01.2022 Inspector Ben Shepherd shares some great tips for how to prepare your property for this bush fire season. What will you do to prepare your property and family?

05.01.2022 We’ve just had word from Santa that he’s requested our assistance this year on Christmas Eve from 12:00pm in the Picton area. He will be providing more details in the coming days...

04.01.2022 Sadly our Santa Run for this year is cancelled due to the developing COVID situation in the Greater Sydney Area. It’s been a difficult year for many of us, children in particular. So as soon as restrictions and health advice allow, we’ll head out on the trucks for a lolly run for the kids. Keep an eye on our page for updates.... Merry Christmas everyone. Stay safe.

04.01.2022 EDIT: We regret to advise that the Santa Run is on hold due to updated COVID response restrictions. Please see our other posts for more information. Picton Rural Fire Brigade has just finished meeting with Santa and can confirm that we will be assisting him with his Santa run through Picton on Christmas Eve. The details are as follows:... Departing Picton Station: 12:00pm Route: Colden St and Emmett Close; Governors Lane; Jarvisfield Estate; Botanic Gardens; Menangle St and Campbell St; Stargard Estate and Davies Place; Lumsdaine St and Redbank; Coachwood Cres; and Stonequarry Estate. For an interactive map of our route with Santa: https://www.google.com.au/maps/d/edit Due to the large area we need to cover, we encourage people in side streets to make their way to the streets marked on the map to ensure Santa can return to prepare for Christmas Day for everyone. On the day of Santa’s visit through Picton we will be providing a GPS tracking link so you can follow along with Santa. Picton Rural Fire Brigade will be implementing all necessary Covid-19 protocols during this time.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to the recipients of this years St Florians Day bravery awards.

01.01.2022 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