NSW RFS in Waterview Heights | Fire station

NSW RFS

Locality: Waterview Heights

Phone: +61 2 6644 5135

Address: 12 Eationsville Road 2460 Waterview Heights, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Help spread the word for MONDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2020. Fire Danger ratings for the Far North Coast include the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed. SEVERE FIRE DANGER RATING- THIS MEANS ALL PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED AND NO FIRES TO BE LIT IN AN OPEN AREA. Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan ... Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. Download the Firesnearme App or click here https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me See more

24.01.2022 Our very own Bob has headed down the coast to help our brothers in sister's in Queanbeyan. It's amazing to see everyone come together and help those that have helped us. All stay safe and most of all have fun.

23.01.2022 Other then the rain this is the best sight I have seen for at least a year. No fires currently in the Clarence Valley woohoo. How much rain has everyone had :)

22.01.2022 Today, the 2nd Sunday in October, is the day on which people gather at the NSW Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial in Sydney to honour those who have lost their lives in the service of our community. There are now 102 names enshrined on the memorial which recognises volunteers from the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW and the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association. Lest we forget.

21.01.2022 Our neighbouring brigade NSW RFS - Grafton City Rural Fire Brigade are looking for junior members aged 12-16. If you would like more information don’t hesitate to message us here at Southampton or The Grafton city page direct.

20.01.2022 Come down and say hi to the local RFS crew at McDonald’s at South Grafton, volunteering to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House on McHappy Day. Thank you to the crew from Southhampton RFS!

17.01.2022 Please share to increase awareness. Friday 16th October 2020. Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) for the Far North Coast include the following Local Council Government ...areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed. At Very High FDR - Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. Keep up to date with current fire danger ratings by clicking here: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans... #nswrfs See more

12.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 Help spread the word for SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2020. Fire Danger ratings for the Far North Coast include the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed. Very High Fire Danger - THIS MEANS ALL PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan ... Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. Download the Firesnearme App or click here https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me See more

10.01.2022 NEW EMERGENCY ALERT LEVELS NOW LIVE Have you seen the change? The Fires Near Me App has been updated with the new Emergency Alert Levels. This now aligns with other emergencies and other states. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

08.01.2022 TOMORROW the 1st of March 2020 is the end of the Bushfire Danger Period. Permits will no longer be needed for burning from 12am tonight. There are some requirements that you need to abide by in order to burn. - You will need to notify your Neighbours and the Fire Control Centre of your intent to burn 24 hours in advance. Fire Control Centre number (02) 6644 5135.... - Check weather to make sure conditions are favorable for burning. Days with Low - Moderate Fire Danger Rating, . You can find current Fire Danger Rating https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans - Make sure you have adequate water supply to suppress fire if needed. Note: If a fire leaves your property there may be hefty fines. Please make sure you follow all these steps to insure the safety of you and others. If you need assistance burning Southampton Rural Fire Brigade is more than happy to help you as we use this to give our new members experience. If you want any more information you can call the Fire Control Centre on the above number.

07.01.2022 This is On The Frontline... A series that reveals the first-hand experiences of our local RFS volunteers during the Clarence Valley's horrific 2019 bushfire season. #Listen to the first episode this Monday. Visit our #free episode guide here: http://ow.ly/wpYE30riKuS

06.01.2022 We’ve got a hot, windy day expected tomorrow which means a VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating. Permits are therefore suspended for 24 hours as of midnight tonight, 4/11.

05.01.2022 As of midnight this morning Permits have now been suspended until further notice. If you have any question or would like further information don’t hesitate to contact the Clarence Valley Fire Control Centre on 66445135

05.01.2022 https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au//FundraisingPage Our Captain Tyrone Dungey's daughter Annabel is shaving her head for the leukaemia foundation please take a look

04.01.2022 Hey Guys just a reminder our Captain Tyrone Dungeys daughter Annabel is shave her hair tomorrow at 6pm at the clocktower hotel for cancer your support would be awesome

04.01.2022 Our boys off to the Grand final of the NSW state championship. Good luck and well deserved.

03.01.2022 What NOT to do to try and put out an oil/fat fire. NEVER use water. Use A fire blanket or correct fire extinguisher.

03.01.2022 Lest we forget. Although we can’t march and gatherings are reduced this year, it is urged that all Australians observe a minute silence at 11.00am on 11 November, to remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and conflicts. On behalf of the NSW RFS Southampton Rural Fire Brigade Volunteers - Lest we forget and we will remember them.

03.01.2022 Southampton are down supporting Mchappy day at Grafton McDonald’s. Come down say hello grab a Big Mac and a bushfire survival plan.

02.01.2022 Help spread the word for MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2020. Fire Danger ratings for the Far North Coast include the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed. Very High Fire Danger - THIS MEANS ALL PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan ... Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. Download the Firesnearme App or click here https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me See more

02.01.2022 Help spread the word for SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2020. Fire Danger ratings for the Far North Coast include the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed. Very High Fire Danger - Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. Download the Firesnearme App or click here https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

02.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER - VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER RATING - PERMITS SUSPENDED. With increasing fire danger rating, written fire permits are suspended in the Far North... Coast include the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed. At Very High Fire Danger - Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan Keep yourself informed and monitor conditions. Be ready to act if necessary. Download the Firesnearme App or click here https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me Report unattended fire to 000. Report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

01.01.2022 Hi all, We’d like to take the chance to discuss the difference between back burning and hazard reduction. Back Burning is a firefighting technique. In other words you fight fire with fire. It can be used to burn fuel prior to the main firefront arriving. Refer to image backburning #1. It then creates an area which can no longer be affected. This is because stuff which has already been burnt can't be burnt again ! This is commonly used when water isn't available, or when the ...fire is much too large. Another example is in backburning #2. Hazard reduction is a process that takes place preemptively to protect land and property before a fire approaches. It can be 'targeted burning' of certain areas by firefighters to reduce the spread of fires in the near future, but it doesn't always involve burning land. However most hazard reductions are performed with fire. Another way of telling the difference, is back burns are generally performed within the fire season and hazard reductions outside. The main agencies who plan hazard reductions are the New South Wales rural fire service, and National Parks and Wildlife Service. Throughout the fire season you must contact your local fire control centre for approval to burn. If you would like to do a Hazard reduction burn and live within the Clarence Valley please contact the Clarence Valley Fire Control Centre on 66445135. For further information on the Rural Fire Service, visit ; https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ National Parks and Wildlife; https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ Fire and Rescue NSW; https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/

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