NSW RFS in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | Government organisation

NSW RFS

Locality: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6971 4500

Address: 208 Fernleigh Rd 2650 Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

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

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22.01.2022 Increased Risk of Grass Fires With increased rainfall and the resulting vigorous growth, the risk of grass fires this summer is very real. Maintaining a clear area around your home really goes a long way to helping us, help you should the worst happen. Regardless of the forecast wet summer, the grass will die and it will burn on hot days!

22.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN / SEVERE Fire Danger Rating A Total Fire Ban will be in effect from 00:01 AM until 11:59 PM Saturday 28 November with the Fire Danger Rating at SEVERE for the Eastern Riverina Weather District. This is inclusive of:... > Junee Shire Council, > Coolamon Shire Council, > Lockhart Shire Council, and > Wagga City Council Remember only well prepared and actively defended homes can offer safety during a fire. Under SEVERE fire weather conditions, fires will be uncontrollable and may threaten with little or no warning. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 472 Turvey Park Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3

21.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER TODAY A VERY HIGH fire danger exists for the Riverina Zone today including the communities of Wagga Wagga, Junee, Lockhart and Coolamon. If you experienced any lightning within the past 24 hours please inspect your property for any trees that may be smouldering. If you observe a smouldering tree please call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

19.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Coolamon, Junee, Lockhart and Wagga Wagga LGAs are advised to stop and check weather conditions before deciding to continue. Further alerts may be expected over the day.

13.01.2022 The fire danger in the Eastern Riverina today is Severe and a total fire ban is in place until midnight. In a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended. Under these conditions leaving early is the safest option for your survival. Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety but only stay if you are physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions. 2AAA Hit93.1 Riverina Triple M Riverina... The Daily Advertiser Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3 See more

12.01.2022 Firefighters and aircraft are working on a grass fire burning on the Urana-Lockhart Road. The fire is burning in the area of Webbs Lane, to the east of Urana. Strong winds are being experienced and the smoke can be seen from some distance away.

11.01.2022 A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing. During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.... The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property. Under certain conditions, the NSW RFS may issue a Harvest Safety Alert.

11.01.2022 Riverina Zone Aviation Brigade Stood Up As a part of our pre-incident planning the Riverina Zone Aviation Brigade has today stood up with personnel on hand to refill aircraft in the event that we see any ignitions. Today we have two Air Tractor AT -802's and two helicopters available should the need arise.

10.01.2022 Haystack Fire Unfortunately overnight in the Riverina Zone a local farmer lost their hayshed and a significant volume of hay to fire. With vast quantities of hay having recently been cut and baled along with the above average rainfall being experienced it is inevitable that we will see more hay fires going into summer.... Spontaneous combustion occurs when moist hay heats up due to a combination of natural microbial and chemical reactions. If enough air (oxygen) is present the moist hay may get hot enough to ignite, with fire then spreading through the stack or shed. Remember: Check your haystack by inserting a metal rod or stake into the hay. If the rod or stake comes out and is hot, you may have a problem. Regularly inspect haystacks, particularly in hay sheds. If possible store your hay in several locations on your property. Try to avoid storing machinery in the same shed; and Maintain firebreaks around your stored haystacks.

06.01.2022 Header Fire Unfortunately this is a timely reminder that the fire season has arrived. Fortunately this property owner had a private fire truck nearby and was able to save their crop.... #FarmFireSafety #HowReadyAreYou

06.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN TODAY A Total Fire Ban is in effect from 00:01 AM until 11:59 PM Saturday 28th November 2020. This applies to the following areas:... > Wagga City Council > Junee Shire Council > Lockhart Shire Council > Coolamon Shire Council See more

05.01.2022 Illabo Fire Trail The Illabo fire trail is 90% completed, all that is required is the construction of an exit out onto the Olympic Way and the installation of signage. The trail is situated on the north/western and northern boundaries of the village and will now form a fire break as well as a trafficable surface that fire trucks can fight fires from should the village be threatened by fire in the future.... Thanks Junee Shire Council and Smart Construction & Civil keep up the great work

05.01.2022 Welcome to Summer in Australia! Another hot, windy day tomorrow (1 Dec) with a SEVERE fire danger rating as well as a TOTAL FIRE BAN.

04.01.2022 Work Experience Meet Tobias from Mater Dei Catholic College - Wagga Wagga. Tobias has just completed 5 days of work experience with the Riverina Zone team. Experience was gained in incident response, hazard complaints process, stores issuing, systems administration, fire trail construction, WHS, truck maintenance, radio communications and washing cars...... "Thanks for hanging out with us this week Tobias, it's been a blast".

02.01.2022 80% cured and as low as 60% in places. Fuel load reduced from 6 t/ha to well below 1.5 t/ha. 14.5 hectares reduced on the urban interface of ESTELLA NSW

02.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN RULES > No fires out in the open. > No welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open. > No pizza ovens or BBQ's that are wood, charcoal or heat beads dependent... The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property. Under certain conditions, the NSW RFS may issue a Harvest Safety Alert.