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Shipley Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Blackheath, New South Wales

Phone: +61 417 453 956

Address: 121 Shipley Road 2785 Blackheath, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 To all Shipley RFS members, In recognition of Shipley Rural Fire Brigade’s involvements over the 2019/2020 fire season, each member who participated in some form will be presented with a Citation from the Premier at the AGM on 11/12/2020 at 7:30pm at the Shipley RFS station. We encourage you to bring your family along to celebrate the efforts of both yourself and the Brigade over the last fire season. A light supper will be provided.... Seating will be set out in line with COVID-19 rules and everyone must sign in their attendance, before you enter the station, using the Fire Control Covid procedures. In light of social distancing, please RSVP via email to [email protected] or phone Jim on 0417453956, with the number of people that wish to attend, so the station can be prepared accordingly. The AGM will also be held on this night. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

24.01.2022 This Friday night, 11th September will be the monthly meeting for Shipley RFB. We hope to see you at the Shipley RFB Station at 7.30pm. Covid-19 regulations will apply.This Friday night, 11th September will be the monthly meeting for Shipley RFB. We hope to see you at the Shipley RFB Station at 7.30pm. Covid-19 regulations will apply.

23.01.2022 A REMINDER This Friday night, 11th December will be the AGM for Shipley RFB. Citations from the Premier will be presented to all Shipley RFB members who participated in some way, whether on the fire front or behind the scenes, at the fires last Christmas/New Year.... Please wear clean yellows. We hope to see you at the Shipley RFB Station at 7.30pm. Present Covid-19 regulations will apply.

23.01.2022 At the going down of the sun, And in the morning, We will remember them.

22.01.2022 Jim Crowther has been a member of the NSW Rural Fire Service for 55 years and has had extensive involvement across the organisation including: Deputy Captain, Captain, Group Leader and President. Perhaps Jim’s most significant accomplishment was the re-establishment of the Shipley RFB after it was disbandment (due to the original Shipley Fire Station being badly damaged by a fallen tree). Jim lobbied all levels of government and campaigned via news and radio services. Due to... his persistence and leadership, Jim was ultimately successful in seeing Shipley RFB re-established and a new Shipley RFB station built and opened in 2017. In recognition of his lifelong service, Captain Jim was awarded the honour of Official Life Membership of the Shipley Rural Fire Brigade during the 2020 AGM. He is pictured below being presented his award by Ms Trish Doyle member for Blue Mountains and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. Congratulations Jim from the Shipley RFB members. See more

21.01.2022 Last Friday Jenolan Caves RFB and Shipley RFB were invited to the Australian Chinese Jockey Clubs Chinese New Year Racing Carnival at Canterbury Race track. It was a wonderful Chinese New Year celebration. Many thanks to Dr Michael and all the organisers for your invitation, friendship on the evening and your kindness to us. ... Although it was a wet evening, we all had a lovely time celebrating the Chinese New Year with everyone.

21.01.2022 Training tonight ... locker drills! Thanks to all who participated

21.01.2022 ATTENTION As advised by the District RFS Office, all meetings and training will be cancelled until further notice. Attendance is only for call outs and essential operations. ... Precautions to protect your health and safety should be adopted at all times. Consequently there is no training tonight or following Wednesday nights until further notice. Captain Jim

18.01.2022 Total Fire Ban today.Total Fire Ban today.

18.01.2022 Erskine Creek Fire update. Last night has seen the fire progress to the East under a Westerly Wind. The fire is still West of Bedford Creek and South of Queen Victoria Creek. Crews will continue to work in this area today with aircraft support.

18.01.2022 When the fires were threatening the Blue Mountains in January, Captain Jim from Shipley RFB was interviewed by Chris Bath on The Project on Channel 10. When they discovered that Shipley RFB didnt have a working computer, Channel 10 offered to donate one to the Brigade. Last week BJ from Channel 10 met up with Jim at the Shipley RFB station and installed the fabulous new computer and printer in the office. The members of Shipley RFB would like to sincerely thank Channel 10, ...Chris Bath, BJ for travelling up to our Station, the Project and any one else involved with this generous donation. The new computer and printer will make a huge difference to the running of Shipley RFB in so many different ways.

16.01.2022 ANZAC DAY 2020 They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,... They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest We Forget

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our new District Manager, Superintendent Nick Medianik.

15.01.2022 A REMINDER This Friday night, 8th January 2021 will be the monthly meeting for Shipley RFB. We hope to see you at the Shipley RFB Station at 7.30pm.... Remember to wear a mask. Covid-19 regulations will apply.

15.01.2022 This afternoon we have some great news to report. After 47 long hard days of firefighting, we are please to say that the Grose Valley Fire is declared OUT. A bi...g thank you to all fire crews from all agencies that have worked on this fire and thank you to all from the community that have supported the operations. See more

15.01.2022 The RFS has upgraded the Covid 19 restrictions. Only emergency call outs can be attended to. All Wednesday night training will cease until further notice. The Shipley RFS Station will be closed on this Wednesday night.The RFS has upgraded the Covid 19 restrictions. Only emergency call outs can be attended to. All Wednesday night training will cease until further notice. The Shipley RFS Station will be closed on this Wednesday night.

15.01.2022 When Captain Jim appeared on The Project on Channel Ten, Chris Bath and the Channel Ten team offered a computer and printer to Shipley RFB. We were thrilled as our old second hand computer had crashed. The next day Apple Penrith and Castle Towers at Castle Hill offered us a fabulous laptop. We didnt need two computers so after discussion with the Apple team, they we happy to transfer their offer to close friends, Jenolan Caves RFB who had their RFB station and all its conten...ts, except for the tankers, destroyed in the fire at Jenolan Caves. Last week the Apple team from Penrith and Castle Towers came to Shipley RFB station to present the laptop to Barry Richards from Jenolan Caves RFB A huge thank you to the Apple team for their donation of this amazing laptop.

14.01.2022 The NSW RFS mourns the loss of the three crewmembers, killed in yesterday's Large Air Tanker crash. Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting have confirmed Capt...ain Ian H McBeth, First Officer Paul Clyde Hudson, and Flight Engineer Rick A. DeMorgan Jr. were killed in the accident. Our thoughts are with their families, fellow crewmembers and the broader emergency services family that knew and worked with them.

14.01.2022 Congratulations, Ben. Great to have another driver on our team.

14.01.2022 From Blackheath Rhododendron Festival page. What a great photo.

13.01.2022 Today marks the official end to the most devastating bush fire season in the states history. Firefighters have responded to more than 11,400 bush and grass fir...es that have burnt more than 5.5 million hectares, the equivalent of 6.2% of the state. 2,448 homes were destroyed however more than 14,400 were saved. Most tragically 25 lives were lost including those of three NSW RFS volunteers and 3 US aerial firefighters. The response of emergency services and the community over these months has been nothing short of amazing.

12.01.2022 Absolute pleasure to host JR Artist in Blackheath. Hope you were as inspired as we were. Thankyou @funstudio and Sydney City Council for making it happen

12.01.2022 A Shipley RFB crew are at present on Watch and Act at Kings Tableland Road, Wentworth Falls.

11.01.2022 A great message from Jenolan Caves RFB. Dont try to cross flooded roads and bridges.

11.01.2022 Elevated Fire Danger This Weekend Today and tomorrow, large parts of NSW will experience Very High and Severe Fire Danger. Knowing the Fire Danger Ratings and... what they mean can help you make an informed decision about activating your Fire Plan. The Bush Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the possible consequences of a fire, if one was to start. The higher the fire danger rating, the more dangerous the conditions. Review your bush fire survival plan. Keep informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. To monitor fires and for more information visit The Bush Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the possible consequences of a fire, if one was to start. The higher the fire danger rating, the more dangerous the conditions. Review your bush fire survival plan. Keep informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. To monitor fires and for more information visit http://ow.ly/gt8u30rlWyu Download the Fires Near Me application for push notifications. #prepare #act #survive #nswrfs #myfireplan

10.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 Last week both Shipley RFB and Jenolan Caves RFB received new fridges thanks to the wonderful shared donations from RosaFL Fashion and Lumiere Cosmetic Clinic. We thank both these organisations for your thought and wonderful donation.... I know Shipley RFB now has a fridge full of lovely cold drinks for all the members.

09.01.2022 As we are no longer actively involved with the recent fires, it is time to thank the members of Shipley RFB and the community for all your hard work and dedication. To our crews. Thank you for being available when called or volunteering to go out on crews. We had 54 members of our brigade going out on usually 3 daily crews and night time crews. We had several members travel from afar to work beside their Shipley RFB colleagues. You are all really amazing. I must also thank ...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Were back! First night of training, assisting our new members with their Basic Fire Fighting Course. Once again, training will be every Wednesday night at 7.30pm while adhering to the Covid-19 regulations.

08.01.2022 Total fire bans will be in place from midnight tonight for Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Southern Ranges, Central Ranges & North Western fire areas. Severe fire danger is forecast. Ensure that you and your household know what to do if threatened by fire.

08.01.2022 Blackheath Dental would like to show our support and appreciation for our local Fire fighters with a special offer for members of our RFS local Brigades. For me...mbers of Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Shipley, Megalong, Medlow Bath, Bell, Katoomba & Leura RFS Brigades, please ask your Captains to contact us for more information. See more

07.01.2022 We thank you Shane for your service and dedication to the RFS.

07.01.2022 Thanks to the members who came to our last Wednesdays maintenance night. We plan to have another maintenance night on Wednesday 3rd June. We need to have all our equipment maintained for the future. Anyone who can make that date at 7.30pm, please come along to the Shipley station. We are following social distancing and sanitising rules.Thanks to the members who came to our last Wednesdays maintenance night. We plan to have another maintenance night on Wednesday 3rd June. We need to have all our equipment maintained for the future. Anyone who can make that date at 7.30pm, please come along to the Shipley station. We are following social distancing and sanitising rules.

07.01.2022 A REMINDER This Friday night, 13th November will be the monthly meeting for Shipley RFB. We hope to see you at the Shipley RFB Station at 7.30pm. Covid-19 regulations will apply.A REMINDER This Friday night, 13th November will be the monthly meeting for Shipley RFB. We hope to see you at the Shipley RFB Station at 7.30pm. Covid-19 regulations will apply.

07.01.2022 Training tonight at Mt Kitosh. Worked on bowling and rolling hoses, shipping hydrants and setting up one line two lengths. Thanks to all who attended.

06.01.2022 A reminder that this Friday night, 14th February, is the Shipley RFB monthly meeting. Hopefully we will see you at the Shipley RFB station at 7.30pm.A reminder that this Friday night, 14th February, is the Shipley RFB monthly meeting. Hopefully we will see you at the Shipley RFB station at 7.30pm.

06.01.2022 A video made by one of our members, Tye.

06.01.2022 We wish to thank Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons for his years of service to the RFS and congratulate him on his new appointment.

06.01.2022 This Friday night, Friday 13th March, is the Shipley RFB monthly meeting. Hopefully we will see you at the Shipley RFB station at 7.30pm.

06.01.2022 Monday, 6 April 2020 ROB ROGERS TO BECOME NEW RFS COMMISSIONER Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott has announced Rob Rogers as the new NSW ...Rural Fire Service Commissioner, following 40 years as a member and nine years as Deputy Commissioner, serving in the latter role during the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfire season. Joining as a volunteer in 1979, Mr Rogers has a decorated career within the RFS, holding a number of senior leadership roles including regional management, community safety and operations. Rob Rogers has the outstanding credentials necessary to lead more than 70,000 dedicated RFS volunteers that we depend on when bushfires threaten life and property, Mr Elliott said. As Executive Director of Operations during our most devastating bushfire season, Mr Rogers oversaw the response to more than 11,400 bush and grass fires that burnt more than 5.5 million hectares, destroyed 2,448 homes and tragically took 25 lives. Mr Rogers has also been involved in the leadership of the National Fire Danger Rating review, the enhancement of a state-wide Fire Behaviour Analysis capability and the development of a strategic network for fire trails across NSW. He was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in 2004. Mr Elliott thanked outgoing Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons for more than twelve years meritorious service leading the worlds biggest volunteer firefighting organisation. I dont think theres a single person who would disagree that Commissioner Fitzsimmons leadership was a beacon of hope during our States darkest hour, Mr Elliott said. I am pleased we will continue to benefit from Mr Fitzsimmons extensive experience and knowledge as ends his term with the RFS and begins as Commissioner of Resilience NSW. Mike Morrow Senior Media Adviser Office of the Hon David Elliott MP Minister for Police and Minister for Emergency Services

05.01.2022 Our thoughts are with these three fire fighters, their families and colleagues.

05.01.2022 Thanks all who came to training last night. Practised a couple of offensive firefighting scenarios for the BF's with a couple of complications thrown in such as a sprained ankle and overrun.

05.01.2022 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons have announced a state memorial service will be held on February 23 to remember those ...killed in the NSW bush fires, and in recognition of the work of our fire and emergency services from NSW, interstate and overseas. The service will be held at Qudos Bank Arena. More details will be announced in coming weeks, along with special thank you events for firefighters.

04.01.2022 This Friday night, 14th August, will be Shipley RFBs first monthly meeting in several months. Hopefully we will see you at the Shipley RFB station at 7.30pm. COVID -19 regulations will be followed.

04.01.2022 Training tonight. One crew went and cleaned the hydrants along Shipley Road and the other went over knots, ladders and incident calls. Thanks to all who came.

03.01.2022 Last Friday night, 11th December, Shipley RFB members were honoured to receive the NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citations. These were presented by Trish Doyle, who is our local State Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Energency Services, and Justin Pinson representative of Blue Mountains Fire Control. These Citations were presented for Shipley RFB members’ participation in the 2019/2020 horrendous fires. It was a wonderful evening as it was the first time since the fires and COVID 19 that our members were able to get together. Congratulations to all Shipley RFB members who received this special honour.

03.01.2022 As the liaison between the community and Shipley Rural Fire Brigade I was so honoured to receive this thank you from them Today in the post. Thank you to the ...community, to the rest of the admin team here, to our drop off points, to our drivers who got items where they needed to and to not only Shipley Brigade - esp Barb who was my contact - but all brigades over these past months... it was tough but we all Made it work. Together.

01.01.2022 Shipley Rural Fire Brigade would like to give a huge thank you to Western Sydney- Help a Fire Volunteer for the wonderful support they have given to us during the recent fires. They regularly asked us if we needed anything to make our crews days easier on the fire front. This group were the very first group to offer help to us and continued to do so until last weekend when we stopped sending out three crews and began to return to normal operations within our brigade, focu...sing on call outs and standbys as required. We must also thank all the people, transport drivers who came a long way to us delivering the necessities to us, groups and organisations that helped Western Sydney- Help a Fire Volunteer to provide all that was needed to Shipley RFB and other RFS brigades. You made a busy and difficult time, while our crews were at the fire, so much easier for them. Finally a special thank you to Amanda and Sally for the amazing work you have done. You have given so much of your time and energy to help so many people over this past month.

01.01.2022 This Sunday, 8 March, is International Womens Day. International Womens Day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women, and provides ...an opportunity to reflect on and promote the need for greater equality. The theme of International Womens Day is #EachForEqual. It is not about denigrating the role or contribution of others but we do need to call out the fact that more needs to be done in this space. In the NSW RFS, 22 percent of our members are female. This is greater than many other fire services, and a sign of the increasing role women play in our service. However if the Service wants to be truly representative of the community we serve and protect, we need to keep working towards a more equal membership profile. We also know we need to keep working on providing leadership opportunities and pathways for women. Last financial year: Only 3 of the 66 Group leader qualifications issued were to women; 71 of 610 Crew Leader qualifications were issued to women; and 88 of 573 Advanced Firefighter qualifications were for women. There are plenty of examples of women doing great things in the NSW RFS, such as: Krystaal Hinds, Captain of the Gunning Fish River RFB who has been named the 2020 Regional Women of the Year at the NSW Woman Of The Year Awards this week Stephanie Looi, Alice Lavender and Emma Gamble have been voted on to the Board of Women and Firefighting Australasia Inc. Just last month Kylie Ledger from the Darlington Brigade in the Hunter Valley, hosted the Australian Women in Emergencies Network here at Headquarters The extraordinary activity seen this fire season has provided the opportunity for women to really show their strength, with numerous brigades turning out all-female crews including Laingholm, Blaxland and a Mid Coast strike team, proving once again that the women of the RFS can well and truly hold their own. Some of our female Incident Controllers such as Karen Hodges from the Hawkesbury district, and Vicki Campbell from the Central Coast, who displayed exemplary leadership throughout recent bush fires . International Womens Day is an opportunity to highlight these achievements and make a commitment to do more. The Service will continue to target and develop opportunities for women, and as a Male Champion of Change, I will continue to advocate the critical role and contribution women have in the fire and emergency services. I challenge all of our members, both men and women, to show our female members who much they and their achievements are valued, respected and admired, because theyre doing a remarkable job. Regards Shane