South West Rocks Rural Fire Brigade in Arakoon, New South Wales | Government organisation

South West Rocks Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Arakoon, New South Wales

Phone: +61 429 469 009

Address: McIntyre Street 2431 Arakoon, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 The South West Rocks Brigade would like to thank SWR IGA community chest for there generous donation to the brigade. Thank you Stacy, Jim, Ellie and staff.

25.01.2022 Did you know that bushfires can create their own weather? Known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds, they're a thunderstorm that forms in the smoke plume of a fire. As ...the plume of hot, turbulent air and smoke rises high in the atmosphere, it broadens and cools causing cloud to form. If the atmosphere is unstable a thunderstorm can develop, potentially producing violent winds, thunder and lightning, which can ignite new fires. As we saw during the significant bushfires last summer, pyrocumulonimbus clouds can cause dangerous and unpredictable changes in fire behaviour making the fire more difficult and hazardous to fight. Find out more about pyrocumulonimbus clouds in our blog: http://ow.ly/wKtS50CA9nw

25.01.2022 The brigade will be out doing there Santa run from 3.00pm to 6.00pm Sunday heading to Horseshoe Bay, goal area, caravan parks and some streets around the Rocks so keep a look out for the fire truck and Santa. HO HO HO.

25.01.2022 The brigade had there monthly meeting Thursday night and on the night an award was handed out to a member for life member of the South West Rocks Brigade. I would like to congratulate Ross Hudson on this achievement. Well done on this award.

23.01.2022 How disappointing. Hoping they fine those responsible

22.01.2022 The fire danger in our area tomorrow, Monday 16th November, will be Very High and all fire permits are suspended for 24 hours from midnight tonight. Under these... conditions you should review your bush fire survival plan, keep yourself informed about conditions and be ready to act if necessary. See more

22.01.2022 Fact: Grass fires can move three times as fast as a bush fire, they start easily and spread quickly. Grass fires will pose a risk in NSW this fire season so mak...e sure you have a cleared area around your home. Learn the 5 simple actions to prepare your property at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

21.01.2022 The brigade would like the the community and holiday makers for coming down yesterday at our brigade Open Day at Horseshoe Bay and gathering information about fire safe or having a chat. The children had a good time playing fire person or looking over the fire truck. In total over 100 kids came along with there parents which also totaled around 60. I would also like to thank the brigade members for there support on the day setting up and rapping up on the day. WELL DONE TO ALL. Regards, Captain

21.01.2022 DAMAGING WINDS, DAMAGING SURF - #MidNorthCoast, #Hunter, #Metropolitan, #Illawarra A deep low pressure system is centred over the central Tasman Sea. Th...is system will bring gusty winds to parts of the New South Wales coast today, and powerful seas to the coast both today and on Wednesday. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely over the coastal fringe of the Illawarra, Sydney Metropolitan, Hunter (including the Central Coast) and Mid North Coast districts today. Winds are expected to gradually ease during Wednesday. VERY HEAVY SURF which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is possible from this afternoon for the coast between #Narooma (on the South Coast) and #SouthWestRocks (near Kempsey on the Mid North Coast). South and southeast facing parts of the coast are most at risk. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. A Hazardous Surf Warning is also current along the entire New South Wales Coast. Surf conditions are expected to ease from Thursday. Locations which may be affected include #Sydney, #Newcastle, #Sydney, #Wollongong, #PortMacquarie, #TheEntrance, #Forster, #Kiama and #Moruya. A gust of 102 km/h was recorded at Bellambi at 7:28am. A gust of 89 km/h was recorded at Molineaux Point (Botany Bay) at 10:26am. A gust of 91 km/h was recorded at Newcastle Nobbys at 9:21am. A gust of 96 km/h was recorded at Norah Head (Central Coast) at 8:57am. Receive detailed updates and SMS Alerts for this event. Register at www.nswincidentalerts.com

20.01.2022 Hi to the residents of South West Rocks the Brigade is always looking for new members to join us in protecting the community. We not just do fires but work together with other agencies such as Police, Fire + Rescue, Ambulance and community events. If you have ever considered volunteering and from a junior at 14 year to all age and have time then give the brigade a call on 0429469009 gain some more information.

18.01.2022 A new online portal gives NSW residents the ability to quickly and easily notify fire services when they’re planning to use fire on their property. The NSW Rura...l Fire Service (NSW RFS) portal means residents can use their mobile phone or desktop computer to lodge their notifications about planned hazard reductions or burn offs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NSW RFS Lower North Coast Zone Manager Superintendent Lachlann Ison said by using the new tool at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify, users can help prevent unnecessary emergency calls. As we approach the bush fire season, many landholders are taking the opportunity to burn off but it’s important they do it safely and let us and their neighbours know. Landholders need to make sure they’ve obtained any required permits and permissions, as well as notifying neighbours and fire authorities 24 hours before lighting up. This tool makes it easier to notify the NSW RFS before conducting your burn. If fire services know about it, it can help prevent unnecessary emergency calls and firefighters from being responded. By using the new tool, landholders will be notified of any Total Fire Bans and will be advised to not proceed with their burn. Superintendent Ison said while landholders are encouraged to reduce fuel loads on their property, it is imperative that it is done so safely and legally. Before lighting any fire you need to have adequately prepared fire breaks and have firefighting equipment on hand to ensure the fire does not escape. Every landholder has a responsibility to prevent fire spreading from their property and there can be serious consequences for people who light fires and leave them unattended, Superintendent Ison said. To notify of your intent to burn off, use the new online burn notification tool at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify. Landholders can still notify the NSW RFS by contacting their local Fire Control Centre. See more

17.01.2022 With the heavy rain this afternoon the brigade was contacted by SWR SES to help with sand bagging. Job completed. Well done to all.

16.01.2022 The brigade held there weekend training day putting 2 new member through the BF skill for there up coming assessment on the 7th Nov. Thank you to all that attended and help with the day.

15.01.2022 The brigade would like to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas and a happy New year. If you are travelling be safe on the road.

15.01.2022 FACT: Lots of rain means lots of fuel for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Mak...e a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. Visit www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs See more

14.01.2022 Fire Danger Rating for Monday 23rd November: *** VERY HIGH *** Review your bush fire survival plan with your family. Keep yourself informed and monitor conditio...ns. Be ready to act if necessary. PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED FOR 24hrs FROM MIDNIGHT 22.10.2020

14.01.2022 From the South West Rocks Brigade happy fathers day. Have a great day

12.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER tomorrow Friday 25th September, Fire permits suspended.

09.01.2022 Yesterday Santa and his helpers were out and about visiting the caravan parks and streets around South West Rocks. The weather held off for the afternoon and everyone enjoyed themselves. A big thank you must go to IGA South West Rocks for there support in supplying the lollies and also Ingenia caravan park for there support as well. Thank you to all involved.

05.01.2022 Ever wondered how fast a grass fire can move? With the @Bureau of Meteorology predicting a warm and wet spring there is likely to be good grass and crop growth across NSW. With this growth will come the increased risk of grass fires. Maintain your property, be prepared and have a plan.

02.01.2022 Be bushfire safe and keep your property clean and tidy.

01.01.2022 Hi to all the resident and visitors around South West Rocks the brigade is down at Horseshoe Bay opposite kiosk displaying fire information. The truck is also there so come down and say hello. Time - 9.00 am to 1.00pm