Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Cobar in Cobar, New South Wales | Emergency rescue service

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Cobar

Locality: Cobar, New South Wales

Address: 39 Barton Street 2835 Cobar, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 *Milestone Birthday* Happy 21st Birthday to our Station 256 Pocket Rocket Katie. Katie is an awesome team member, always prepared for any job and one heck of a rescue operator. We hope you have had a great day Katie! Sorry to say though, it’s all down hill from 21!

25.01.2022 This App should be on everyones phone.. but ESPECIALLY if you live / travel in remote parts! When anxiety, panic, urgency, distress, emotions, frustration, hysteria, fear, alarm & shock set in as you dial Triple Zero (000) will you get the details right? Do you know the address of where you are? Do you know the nearest cross street? How many Kms til the next town? Which highway? Landmark? ... When people are in a fluster and call Triple Zero you would be surprised how much they forget. Make sure you and your loved ones install the #Emergency+ and use it if you need #TripleZero Tag a person you care about to remind them about the app & please share to spread the word Let’s help the legends at COMMS do their job & get help to you as fast as possible

25.01.2022 Do you know what to do in the event of a car accident? Thanks NSW Police Force for this handy flowchart. Don’t forget to also download the EMERGENCY PLUS app to be able to give your exact location to the operator so they can get assistance to you ASAP.

25.01.2022 Come see the new home of our Cobar RFS counterparts

24.01.2022 May the 4th holds a significant place in the hearts of many (and not just the Star Wars fans ). May the 4th is International Firefighters Day & Saint Florian's Day (Patron Saint of Firefighters). On this day we recognize the enormous strength, bravery, courage and sacrifice that each firefighter makes. When that alarm sounds and we respond, we don't know what is about to face us but we know we will do anything to help and some have paid the ultimate price. ... Today at Station 256, we’re incredibly proud of each and every one of our firefighters.. not just in our station but world wide, and those that serve in all brigades wether it be paid or volunteer. We are all a family and we acknowledge the hard work we all do as a team. Today we particularly honour the men and women belonging to the spare hooks on the shelf, the empty locker and the broken hearts of many that they left behind. We thank you. We miss you. We will always remember you. If you see a firefighter today, or know one you’d like to thank, give them a shout out. Happy International Firefighters Day to all, & may St Florian always watch over you all each and every time that alarm sounds. #PreparedForAnything #Fire #Rescue #InternationalFirefightersDay #StFlorian Fire and Rescue NSW

24.01.2022 Hot and windy conditions, consider your activities and and plan for the unexpected.

22.01.2022 Our firefighters from across Region West have banded together to raise money to support the Jordan family by selling beanies in the lead up to the colder months.... Bridie is the daughter of Damien Jordan, Deputy Captain at 300 Gilgandra station. Bridie suffers from Mainzer Saldino Syndrome, a rare genetic syndrome only diagnosed in around 20 others internationally. It effects bone growth and organs in the body. As a result of this, Bridie's kidneys are failing, and she's currently undergoing extensive treatment in Sydney, hundreds of kilometres from home. This fundraiser has been set up by firefighters in Region West Area Command, and is designed to help support the family, who have been forced to live away from home during Bridie's treatment. In 2018, Damien Jordan was the second highest individual fundraiser in the Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease. It's time for us to support Damien and his family during their time of need. To purchase your beanie, simply visit our website at https://beaniesforbridie.com.au/

18.01.2022 You’d be shocked at how quickly these fires can take hold! Follow the precautions.. - NO dryers on when you’re not home - CLEAN your filter - ENSURE adequate air flow ... Save your home & potentially a life

17.01.2022 COBAR WASTE DISPOSAL CENTRE FIRE 11:30am: From Cobar Shire Council: Cobar’s Land Fill (tip) is currently CLOSED and council request that all residents refrai...n from visiting the site until further notice. Emergency Services are currently at the site managing the situation. Cobar Shire Council will update as the need arises. 7am: A major fire has engulfed part of Cobar's tip. The blaze has broken out in large piles of commercial and industrial rubbish at the Waste Disposal Centre overnight. Fire and Rescue New South Wales says the smoke is not toxic but people with respiratory conditions should stay inside and keep windows closed. Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW crews are working together and are expected to remain there all day, bringing in earthmoving equipment to help extinguish the fire.

16.01.2022 October means the Bush Fire Danger Period for the Cobar Shire Council area will commence for the 2020/21 season. During the Bush Fire Danger Period, landholders wishing to light a fire in the open will require a free fire permit from the NSW Rural Fire Service prior to lighting any fire. Fire permits help ensure that fire is used safely by setting out how a fire is lit and maintained, and lets firefighters know when you are conducting burning activities on your property durin...g this time of year when the risk of fire is heightened. Once a fire permit is obtained, landholders also need to provide at least 24 hours’ notice to all adjoining neighbours and the NSW Rural Fire Service. Locally, this can be provided: Online www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify Phone 02 68361226 Social Media Cobar Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade For more information, visit the NSW RFS website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP) NSW Rural Fire Service Far West Team #frnsw #firerescue #PreparedForAnything #protectingtheirreplaceable #australia #newsouthwales #cobar #regionwest Cobar Shire Council

16.01.2022 Any girls at the Cobar High School looking to get an insight into what it takes to be a firefighter, applications for Girls On Fire camp are open now and they are running a camp in Dubbo.

16.01.2022 A firefighter is always ready to spring into action #preparedforanything

16.01.2022 A great tip from the team at Station 411 Oberon

15.01.2022 As the temperatures drop and we get closer to winter we see an increase in residential house fire and house fire related deaths. Today our Fire Investigation an...d Research team showed us just how easy it is for a fire to start in your home when a heater is left unattended. Remember always to keep furniture and blankets at least one meter from the heater, and not to overload powerboard as we head into the winter months. For information on how to prepare your home for winter visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter #PreparedForAnything #FRNSW #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

14.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, the step mums, the nans, the foster mums, the expecting mums, the one day mums, the heavenly mums, the teacher mums, the daycare mums, the big sister mums, Aunty mums, the single dad mums, our firefighter mums and all the mums between. ‘Mum’ is just a title, but it comes in all forms. For most of us, it hasn’t just been one mum in our lives - it’s a village of mums. ... Whatever form of mum your are - we salute you. Thank you for all you do for everyone around you! #MothersDay #ThankYou #BossMums #WeWouldBeLostWithoutYouAll Fire and Rescue NSW

14.01.2022 Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of two brave firefighters in the horrific fire season of 2019/20. Today we remember Firefighter Geoffrey Keaton (32 years old) who was the Deputy Captain of the Horsley Park Rural Fire Brigade and a former member of the Plumpton Brigade. Today we also remember Firefighter Andrew O’Dwyer (36 years old) who joined the Service in 2003, and was also a member of the Horsley Park Brigade. ... Our thoughts are with the firefighter’s family, friends and fellow brigade members, today and always.

13.01.2022 Just a reminder about our opening hours over the festive period. Absolutely no calls will be taken outside of these hours

13.01.2022 BBQ SAFETY | Hosting a BBQ for Father's Day? Avoid a mis-steak and always keep looking while cooking. There should always be an adult in charge of a BBQ (and a dad in charge of the jokes - we don't make the rules) #PreparedForAnything #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

10.01.2022 A cryptic puzzle for all the clever followers....

10.01.2022 #firstresponderday #TAFRD

09.01.2022 Well done to our newest recruit Mat Hunter one more weekend away at the Wellington Training Centre and he will be a fully qualified retained firefighter for the Cobar community.

07.01.2022 Thank you to all the amazing nurses, but especially our Cobar nurses that do the best they can in a rural town with limited resources. You guys rock! Do you have a special nurse to give a shout out to? We’d love to hear any special nurse stories you have.

07.01.2022 Welcome to our virtual 2020 Cobar Station Open Day and the highly anticpated debut of our acting careers! This year, we had to do things a little differently. We hope you enjoy the sneak peak into our station, our roles and our lives as firefighters in the Cobar community. There is also some dramatic footage of us getting a call out, so make sure you watch til the end for the Logie worthy reel ... Making this video for you all was a lot of fun, but definitily doesn't replace seeing the joy on faces when you visit our station. We hope to see you at Open Day 2021 bigger & better Cobar. Thanks Cobar Firies #PreparedForAnything #ButNotActing #OpenDay Fire and Rescue NSW

05.01.2022 What if I told you that we played with LEGO to help save lives? Effective communication is vital to the safe, efficient and effective management of any incident. In this weeks training, we refined our radio communication skill by trying to put together some Duplo Lego via radio. In pairs one firefighter has the instructions and the other, whilst wearing a SCBA mask, has the bricks and together must communicate effectively to achieve a goal. Practice makes perfect. #preparedforanything #frnsw #cobar #duplo #lego #NotSureWhatSomeOfUsMade

05.01.2022 Are you interested in becoming a firefighter? Do you want to help our wonderful community? Would you like to become a role model for your kids or the kids of Cobar? Maybe you'd just like to try make your debut on a firies calendar? Whatever your reasoning... we want to hear from you! Come & join our team at Cobar Fire Station to help save lives, learn new skills and make life long friends. To learn more or apply message this page. Alternatively you can contact Deputy Captain Alex Lennon or Captain Tony Walkinshaw

05.01.2022 Its HOT outside Did you know that heatwaves kill far more people than natural disasters like bushfires, cyclones and floods? Heatwave conditions are expected from today and will continue over the weekend. Adequate preparation is essential, especially for people at high risk: the elderly, babies, young children, people with health and mobility problems Please be extra cautious this weekend and - remain hydrated - keep extra water out for pets ... - pack extra water bottles for kids school bags - be mindful of excessive physical activity particularly for the elderly - stay sun smart (slip, slop, slap) - always follow fire rating advice Windy conditions are also expected for Saturday so be on the lookout for fires and check local weather and emergency alerts. If you are harvesting please monitor the weather conditions and consider your activities during this time. Your Crop = Your Decision

03.01.2022 Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Are you fiercely dedicated, a team player with a love for your community? We are looking for Expressions Of Interest for a retained firefighter based at our Cobar 256 Station. ... Interested persons must: - have a current drivers licence - have access to a vehicle during on-call hours - be able to dedicate time for additional training on a weekly basis For more information please message this Facebook account, as the station phone is not always manned. Alternatively, contact Alex Lennon (Deputy Captain), or Tony Walkinshaw (Captain) for information. Please share, or tag someone that would make an excellent firey! https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=11

03.01.2022 Are you interested in becoming a firefighter? Do you want to help our wonderful community? Would you like to become a role model for your kids or the kids of Cobar? Maybe you'd just like to try make your debut on a firies calendar? Whatever your reasoning may be... we want to hear from you! Come & join our team at Cobar Fire Station to help save lives, learn new skills and make life long friends. To learn more or apply message this page or visit: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=11

03.01.2022 Deputy Captain Alex Lennon enjoyed taking the truck over to the preschool today to show the kids how the hose works (and maybe spray a few teachers in the process ) Thanks for having us Green Group, see you tomorrow for more fun Red Group!

02.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to see exactly what it's like to fight a fire first hand? Well, thanks to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 83 Riverstone you can. Riverstone Fir...e Station were called to a kitchen fire on Wednesday, 9 September after a pot of oil caught alight. The kitchen was extensively damaged, however the owner's of the home escaped with only minor injuries. Check out the below video to see a kitchen fire through the eyes of a firefighter. Kitchen fires are the leading cause of house fires in NSW and a hot oil fire can engulf a room in a matter of minutes. Never attempt to put out an oil fire using water. Use a fire blanket only if it is safe to do so. Act quickly. Get out. Stay Out. Call Triple Zero (000) and wait for firefighters to attend. You can prevent a kitchen fire from happening by never leaving cooking unattended. #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire

01.01.2022 In case you needed any more reason to pick up the phone and connect with friends, family, someone you have lost touch with over time, or the friend you always mean to catch up with. Here’s a little sweetener to end 2020 free pay phone use Between December 24 and January 1, 2021 all local, national and standard MOBILE calls are free from public payphones. ... Wi-Fi use and text messages are also free from payphones. Get calling, get texting, get in touch You can read the full story here: https://ab.co/2WBwKU6