Rylstone & Kandos Rescue Squad in Rylstone, New South Wales | Community organisation

Rylstone & Kandos Rescue Squad

Locality: Rylstone, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6379 1133

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07.05.2022 The Annual Rylstone-Kandos Show is back on again. Lock it in people sounds like it's going to be great as always.

18.04.2022 Happy Australia Day to all and stay safe.

03.04.2022 Thank you F&R NSW Kandos and NSW RFS - Cudgegong and NSW SES - Mudgee for your assistance much appreciated.

13.03.2022 Happy New Year to everyone. Stay safe.

04.03.2022 Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful supporters and community. We couldn't do it without you.

25.02.2022 Thank you for your service and support Mr David Elliot MP. Welcome new Minister Steph Cooke MP look forward to working with you.

14.02.2022 Thankyou one and all for your continued support. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. From all of us.

25.01.2022 FYI, did you know the hours that VRA Rescue NSW personnel are available over the festive season, to assist our communities across NSW?

24.01.2022 Take the time to download this app. It could save your life.

24.01.2022 Everybody has to do their best to get us through this time. When you see my friends from the VRA out at jobs you will notice they may have masks and gloves on as well as their usual protective gear. #vrarescue #covid19

24.01.2022 Come down catch up with us at the Local Rylstone/Kandos Show. We have a Raffle going so come buy yourself a chance in our prizes. Thanks to our local member Paul Toole MP for calling in to visit. #vrarescue #paultoolemp

24.01.2022 Thanks to our friends at Bega Rescue Squad we (Rylstone/Kandos) are echoing the same message. COVID - 19 UPDATE There are a few changes that have taken place with the way Rylstone/Kandos Rescue Squad operates that you might notice.... We hope you understand and can help us through the next few weeks. Some of the changes include: We are cancelling all non essential community engagements, training and meetings for a while. If you come to our rescue shed for any non life threatening issues we are not going to be able to let you in. Please call by phone instead. We wont be able to show you or your children through our vehicles and let them sit in it for a while. And unfortunatly we wont be out and about due to the Social distancing rules for a while. Behind the scenes we are doing a lot of hard work to continously decontaminate our Rescue vehicles, uniforms and headquarters to ensure we (the Rescue team) and you (the community) are protected. We are still 24/7 responding to emergencies and have plans in place to keep you (the community) and our team safe. Thank you for your ongoing support we could not do this without everyones support and understanding. #covid19 #vrarescue

24.01.2022 Thank you to those who have served and are currently serving our amazing Country. Take a moment to reflect on how lucky we are that even through the tough time we have and still are experiencing the ANZAC spirit is always there. #lestweforget #vrarescue

23.01.2022 Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm, 8 June. NSW Police Force will target speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences this long weekend. Please travel safe this long weekend #vrarescue

22.01.2022 Our Ambos and Medical staff are awesome.

22.01.2022 Well Rylstone/Kandos we have finally taken possession of a couple of new pieces of equipment to help protect the community. Big thank you to the NSWVRA with the purchase of a new battery operated combi-tool jaws of life. Extremely handy for taking to those hard to reach places. Big thank you to our local federal member Andrew Gee MP for his grant for a new gas detector/monitor which will come in handy for keeping our members safe from deadly gases. Also a big thank you to Brett from FRSA Sydney for helping to organise and provide these vital pieces of equipment #vrarescue

21.01.2022 Sound advice from our friends at PRS.

20.01.2022 What a year we have all had in 2020. At Rylstone on Saturday evening we came together with representatives from all local services for a BBQ and to conduct a PTSD/Mental health workshop. Big thank you to our guest lecturer Mr Gary Raymond for your very informative discussions and experiences. Also thank you to our fellow emergency colleagues for being apart of our night and your camaraderie.

20.01.2022 Awesome work guys and girls. Now for a well earned rest.

19.01.2022 Our volunteers do not crawl out of bed at 4am to respond to a call for help for the praise, they do it to help their community in a time of need. Each and every... one of them deserves a round of applause as "Thanks" Thank you to all first responders for the amazing things you do! #vrarescue #ThankaFirstResponder #TAFRD See more

19.01.2022 We too echo the same thoughts as our colleagues in Cessnock. Happy fathers day have a great day.

19.01.2022 To all our mums, girlfriends, grandmums, great grandmums, happy birthday from all members in the NSW VRA. Go and enjoy your day and thank you for your support of our wonderful association.

18.01.2022 Lest we forget.

17.01.2022 Our condolences to all involved especially the Air crew. Very sad day indeed.

16.01.2022 Rylstone/Kandos Rescue Squad would like to wish everyone a Happy Australia Day !! Please remember if you are planning on celebrating have a Plan B this long weekend Dont Drink N Drive ... Double Demerits Points are in force #vrarescue

15.01.2022 Keep safe and well hydrated during these warmer days.

15.01.2022 Thoughts and prayers to all.

15.01.2022 Still thinking of all those involved in this tragedy.

15.01.2022 Thank you Shane & Karen so much for your tremendous support of our organisation over the years. We wish you both well in your future endeavours. Happy Retirement. Stay safe.

13.01.2022 Please obey speed signs posted and take care from Rathdowney through to Rylstone.

13.01.2022 Thank you NSWVRA for the nomination and to my colleague's at Rylstone/Kandos, thank you to the Governor General for my award. Very humble today and honoured to receive this prestigious award. #vrarescue

13.01.2022 Calling out to all those that maybe interested in our local area. We are looking to recruit more volunteer trainee rescue operators, male or female, here at Rylstone/Kandos. Would you like to give back to the community? Would you like to work with a great group of like minded people who want to assist others in their time of need? If you would like to experience the feeling of self satisfaction that you can achieve by helping people then joining our squad maybe just what you... are looking for. You will get to gain experience, training and operate in areas including but not limited to search and rescue, vertical rescue, road crash rescue, domestic and industrial rescue, animal rescue and more. All Training is provided and predominantly takes place on Wednesday nights between 19:00 and 21:00 at the VRA shed. Requirements of your application will include a working with children check, USI and also a criminal history check. You must also be at least 18 years of age. Some of the situations we are called to require you to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, but you will have a great support team working with you to help achieve this. We do a lot of our own fundraising and participate in community events, this is shared amongst all members. Some of this involves raffles, traffic control and BBQing duties which may involve some weekend activities. If you think that joining our squad may be of interest to you, forward your details via email to [email protected] and an application form can be sent to you. Applications are now open. Please contact us if you would like to ask further questions. #vrarescue

13.01.2022 Arrive alive this weekend and have a safe enjoyable time.

13.01.2022 Our condolences to the Barlow family and Narromine Rescue Squad. Thoughts are with you all. RIP Tony and thank you for your Service.

11.01.2022 Lucky escape this afternoon for this driver on Glen Davis road Capertee. Well done to all of those that attended.

11.01.2022 If you’re heading down to the water to cool off in the coming #heatwave make sure to stay safe and never swim alone. Always check the water first before diving in. Always check for hazards in the water #vrarescue

11.01.2022 Re-Posting - Seeking More Interested Volunteers With all the Community spirit and activity around the recent fires in our Region, 2020 we are calling out to those interested in becoming a more active part of the Emergency Service family by joining up as a trainee rescue operator at the NSWVRA. You have all been giving back to the community in some fashion during these devastating fires? Would you like to be part of a great group of like minded people who want to assist othe...rs in their time of need? If you like the feeling of self satisfaction that you can achieve by helping people then joining our organisation maybe just what you are looking for. You will get to experience training and operating in areas including but not limited to search and rescue, vertical rescue, road crash rescue, bushfire assistance, domestic and industrial rescue, animal rescue and more. Training is provided and predominantly takes place on Wednesday nights between 19:00 and 21:00 at the VRA shed. Requirements of your application will include a working with children check and also a criminal history check. You must be at least 18 years of age. Some of the situations we are called to require you to work under pressure whilst remaining calm. You will have a great support team working with you to achieve this. We do a lot of our own fundraising and this is shared amongst all members. Some of this involves raffles, community events and BBQing duties which may involve some weekend activities. If you think that joining our organisation may be of interest to you, forward your details via email to [email protected] and an application form can be sent to you. Otherwise feel free to just turn up and meet the team on any Wednesday night. Applications are now open. Please contact us via facebook if you would like to ask any further questions. Cox Street, Rylstone, New South Wales 2849 #vrarescue

10.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN - SUNDAY 29TH The Central Ranges will be under a TOTAL FIRE BAN as of midnight tonight. Once again, widespread 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 for Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, New England and Northern Slopes tomorrow Saturday 28 November. A total fire ban will be in force for these areas from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan. KandosRylstone 2 Towns but 1 Community.

10.01.2022 At around 350pm this afternoon RKVRA personnel were activated by NSW Police to assist the Ambulance service with an injured Motorbike rider at the Louee Motorcross complex. A multi-agency response assisted the patient down a very rocky incline to the waiting Westpac Rescue Chopper. A big shout out to the Louee Motorcross Management for your assistance and support very much appreciated. #vrarescue

09.01.2022 Well it was out with the old and in with the new this afternoon. N.S.W SES delivered a brand new Isuzu D-Max to the Rylstone/Kandos community. That makes 2 D-Maxs now servicing the community when in need. Thank you N.S.W SES and N.S.W Government for your on going support in emergency services to our community.

09.01.2022 Our thoughts as well. Thank you Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons for your service.

08.01.2022 We are thinking of you all in Dubbo. RIP Bob and thank you for your service.

08.01.2022 The "Mega fire" a short reflection video.

08.01.2022 Please slow down around Emergency Service Personnel on scene as they attend to the spill as quickly as possible and get the road back open again.

08.01.2022 Many thanks to Brett from FRSA Sydney for making the journey and bringing along a couple of Holmatro battery operated tools for us to demo tonight. Much appreciated FRSA. Awesome equipment and great people.

07.01.2022 Well done Guys on an awesome fridge. Big shout out to Matt and the team at 4wd zone for a very special donation. Also great looking masks from My Sisters Keeper welldone to all. Enjoy .

07.01.2022 Big Shout out to Miskles Earthmoving who assisted us completed our new water line and reno on the front garden. Awesome work Blake you've done a great job. Miskles Earthmoving one of our fantastic local supporters. #vrarescue

06.01.2022 Thinking of you all during this time. RIP Stephan.

06.01.2022 Mudgee Rescue Squad OPEN DAY. 14 November 10am - 1 pm. 74 Depot Road Show your support. Check out the truck and equipment. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle.... Watch LIVE demos. Raffle and Ping Pong Ball Challenge Ask questions or just enjoy a bit of our hospitality. #vrarescue (Covid-19 restrictions and protocols apply)

06.01.2022 I don't think any of us will forget...a huge effort by all groups/services involved. We can't thank the community enough for the tremendous support and assistance. A true blue community team effort.

05.01.2022 Thank goodness for all our volunteers in every organisation and agency.

05.01.2022 It is time for our squad to intake another round of trainee rescue operators and or committee members at Rylstone/Kandos. Would you like to give back to the community? Would you like to work with a great group of like minded people who want to assist others in their time of need? If you would like to experience the feeling of self satisfaction that you can achieve by helping people then joining our squad maybe just what you are looking for. ... You will get to experience a variety of training topics and Statements of attainment as well as operate in a variety of areas including but not limited to search and rescue, vertical rescue, road crash rescue, domestic and industrial rescue, animal rescue and more. Training is provided and predominantly takes place on Wednesday nights between 19:00 and 21:00 at our Rylstone Rescue Station. You must be at least 18 years of age to join. Some of the situations we are called to require you to work under pressure whilst remaining calm. You will have a great support team working with you to achieve this. We do a lot of our own fundraising and this is shared amongst all members. Some of this involves traffic control, BBQs and raffle days which may involve some weekend activities. If you think that joining our squad may be of interest to you, forward your details via email to [email protected] and an application form can be sent to you. For further information or questions please feel free to contact us we are only to happy to assist you make the first steps. Please feel free to share this post amongst friends who may also be interested.

04.01.2022 Get your teams together and help support two worthy causes. 18-3-20...Just had notification that this event has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic. Sorry for any inconvenience.

04.01.2022 Friends please keep up the good work, we can get through this time if we just all do the right thing! Stay at home unless it is for essential travel. #vrarescue #covid19 #stayathome (Yes we know that 1.5 metres is the norm, but this is an easy way to remember it!)

03.01.2022 Seeking More Interested Volunteer Members. We are calling out to those interested in becoming a more active part of the Emergency Service family by joining up as a trainee rescue operator at the NSWVRA. Would you like to be part of a great group of like minded people who want to assist others in their time of need?... If you like the feeling of self satisfaction that you can achieve by helping people then joining our organisation maybe just what you are looking for. You will get to experience training and operating in areas including but not limited to search and rescue, vertical rescue, road crash rescue, bushfire assistance, domestic and industrial rescue, animal rescue, storm and floods and more. Training is provided and predominantly takes place on Wednesday nights between 19:00 and 21:00 at the VRA shed. Requirements of your application will include a working with children check and also a criminal history check. You must be at least 18 years of age. Some of the situations we are called to require you to work under pressure whilst remaining calm. You will have a great support team working with you to achieve this. We do a lot of our own fundraising and this is shared amongst all members. Some of this involves raffles, community events and BBQing duties which may involve some weekend activities. If you think that joining our organisation may be of interest to you, forward your details via email to [email protected] and an application form can be sent to you. Otherwise feel free to just turn up and meet the team on any Wednesday night. Applications are now open. Please contact us via facebook if you would like to ask any further questions. Cox Street, Rylstone, New South Wales 2849 #vrarescue

03.01.2022 Our thoughts are still with all those who were involved in this tragedy 43 years ago. RIP.

03.01.2022 Congratulations Senior Constable Barry Harris thank you for your service and enjoy your retirement. On behalf of the NSWVRA squads locally.

03.01.2022 Whether you wear orange or white or yellow this message is for all emergency services volunteers Well done and thank you, keep up the great work.

02.01.2022 Great work from all involved in helping out Batlow VRA. Congratulations from all of us at RKVRA. #vrarescue

02.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the family. Thank you to our fellow emergency services personnel on scene for your support and friendship. Stay safe. #vrarescue

02.01.2022 Asking R U OK is just the beginning. Knowing that someone cares, reaching out and checking that your mates are ok? #ruok #vrarescue

02.01.2022 Theres been some poor weather around the state lately, but our volunteers are still ready to respond, anywhere, anytime. Responding to incidents is challenging enough, even more so in bad weather, but our volunteers will be there. #vrarescue #anywhereanytime

01.01.2022 We too echo the words said by the team at FRSA. Congratulations Commissioner Fitzsimmons for your many years of dedicated service and world class leadership. All the best for you new role as Commissioner of Resilience NSW and Deputy Secretary of Emergency Management.

01.01.2022 Another combined effort from our teams at Lithgow and Rylstone/Kandos VRA. Good work and great result again. #vrarescue

25.12.2021 Thank you one and all for what you do.

10.12.2021 Today we pause to remember. Thank you to all that have given for our country. #vrarescue #lestweforget2021

07.12.2021 Thunderstorm Outlook Sunday 07/11/2021 8:00 ~ 23:59: Some areas of the region have already ready experienced thunderstorms this morning and chances are expected... to increase again as we head into the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorm activity is expected to reform in areas of the region this afternoon and evening where heating in cloud cover breaks as a trough passes through NSW. Some thunderstorms today could become severe producing heavy rainfalls. Damaging winds and hail will also be possible however a lesser chance. - Image - Thunderstorm Outlook - Sunday 07/11/2021