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25.01.2022 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the flight crew, who gave their lives whilst performing their heroic duty. We will never forget the bravery, courageousness and support you have provided to so many people. Rest In Peace.

25.01.2022 We are looking for a Surveyor to help us with the planning for our Training Room and Female Changing Facilities Building, if anyone can help please contact the Captain on 0458465124

24.01.2022 A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property?

23.01.2022 THERESA PARK RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Newsletter August 2020 GET READY WEEKEND Prepare for Bush Fire 19th -20th September 2020... In past years Get Ready Weekend has traditionally involved Rural Fire Brigades opening their Stations to Residents to help them prepare for the Bush Fire Season, due to COVID 19 restrictions the NSW Rural Fire Service has gone online and will be using Facebook as the medium to provide information in the period leading up to the weekend, we will be taking part in the program and we encourage you to follow the Theresa Park Rural Fire Brigade FB Page, not only will it help you prepare your property, it will keep you informed of local conditions in the event of fires as severe as last summer. No Fires Without a Permit Until the start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period on October 1st you will need to obtain a General Permission to Burn Permit from Wollondilly Council, during the Bushfire Danger Period which lasts until March, as well as the Council Permit, you will need to obtain a permit from the Rural Fire Service. About Your Brigade Theresa Park Brigade is your first-line defence against fires in this area, we have a Category 1 Heavy Tanker and a Category 7 Light Tanker, our present strength is Captain, Senior Deputy Captain, 1 Deputy Captain and 14 Active Firefighters. We are always looking for new members, if you are physically fit and active, consider joining us, being part of the NSW Rural Fire Service will increase your circle of friends and give you a sense of community service. We meet at the Fire Station on the 1st Tuesday of the month commencing at 19.30 hrs. all are welcome. Captain: Hugh Gent OAM 46 512496 0458 465124 Senior Deputy Captain/President: Richard Warren 46 531410 Deputy Captain: Mick Staines 0432 9803666 Secretary: Frank Pigott 46 531413 Treasurer: Bob McIntosh AM 46 512685 This Newsletter has been prepared as part of our community commitment Thank you for your support. Theresa Park Rural Fire Brigade Members.

23.01.2022 Ongoing deployment at the Green Wattle Creek Fire

22.01.2022 Today were back on the fire ground for the Morton NP Fire in the southern highlands. Even after the main fire has passed, the tree roots themselves are still on fire.

21.01.2022 Ongoing support in the southern highlands. Despite a reprieve in the weather there are still plenty of spot fires and mopping up to be done. We also took 15kg of carrots to help out the local wildlife.

21.01.2022 Our new trainees are on the ground this morning getting some training in ahead of their B/F assessment.

21.01.2022 It was the final weekend of training for our new recruits ahead of their assessment this coming weekend. We wish them all the best and look forward to seeing them on the fire ground!

21.01.2022 Fact: Only 6.9% of NSW was impacted by bush fire in the 2019/20 fire season. This means there is a significant bush fire risk for the coming 2020/21 fire season. It only takes 5 minutes to improve or make a plan that will give your property,... your family and yourself the best chance of survival. Get ready now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend See more

21.01.2022 In the past years, Get Ready Weekend has traditionally involved Rural Fire Brigades opening their stations to residents to help them prepare for the Bush Fire Season. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the NSW Rural Fire Service has chosen to Facebook as the medium to provide information in the period leading up to the Get Ready Weekend. We will be taking part in the program and we encourage you to follow the Theresa Park Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page, not only will it help you prepare your property, it will keep you informed of local conditions in the event of fires as severe as last summer.

20.01.2022 267th February 2020 Fire Permits Suspended until further notice.

20.01.2022 The coming of rain saw an end to the Theresa Park RFB involvement in the GreenWattle and Morton Fires, from our first tasking to the fire in Ridge Road Oakdale on December 5th to our last trip to the Southern Highland Villages on January 28th we put in1,430 man-hours and traveled nearly 6,000 km, a great achievement for a small Brigade, on some days we left the Station at 6am and arrived home at 9pm, tired but satisfied that we had played a vital part in the battle against th...e fires that would not give up, to our local community thank you so much for your support it really was appreciated. Hugh Gent. Richard Warren. Frank Pigott, Mick Staines, Phil Baxter, Phil Armstrong, Bob McIntosh, Rob Eaglesham, Bryan Herd, Dean Smith, Peter Harrison, Eric Ralphs, Roman Gadja, Michael Shaw, Anthony LoConte See more

20.01.2022 Much needed air support!

20.01.2022 If this Bureau of Meteorology rainfall forecast comes to fruition then this will be all of our Christmas, birthday, engagement, anniversary, wedding and graduation presents rolled into one. Fingers crossed.

18.01.2022 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 make 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

18.01.2022 I am sad to have to advise of the passing overnight of our Deputy Captain Ross Kelly, prior to his retirement he was an A380 Captain with QANTAS having flown for them for over 30 years, flying was his passion owning his own plane and ferrying aircraft all over the world. Whilst in South Africa in July 2018 he was in the crash of a vintage Convair 340 he sustained injuries from which he never recovered. The members of Theresa Park Rural Fire Brigade and the wider RFS community offer our sincere condolences to his wife Lyndal and his family. RIP Ross.

18.01.2022 Our volunteer members have recently provided over 600hrs in support to combat the Green Wattle Creek Fire, with more ongoing support to follow. Not to mention a fire call on Christmas Day for an unattended fire and a bushfire on Boxing Day. Needless to say its tiring work, but we have a great team that we can always rely on!

16.01.2022 Ongoing deployment on the Green Wattle Creek Fire

16.01.2022 Today the brigade assisted in the heavily fire impacted town of Wingello, Helping reduce further bushfire impact into the town and suppressing spread from surrounding state forest.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Jacqueline Wilson who passed her BF Assessment today, well done, a welcome addition to our Active Firefighter List.

15.01.2022 Incredible satellite footage of smoke from the NSW bush fires which has passed New Zealands South Island, testament to the amount of vegetation that has burnt over the last 36 hours. Some of the smoke from the pyro-convective thunderstorms has even reached the troposphere.

14.01.2022 Last week we had quite a few new faces turn up to discuss joining the Theresa Park RFB. Needless to say were looking forward to signing a few new members!

13.01.2022 David Elliott Minister for Police and Emergency Services Andrew Constance Minister for Transport and Roads Paul Toole...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Wattle Creek Fire - Warragamba 28/12/19

12.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend - Captain Hugh Gent

12.01.2022 A number of dangerous fires are burning across south eastern NSW. Weather conditions continue to deteriorate. People close to active fires should immediately fi...nd a safe and clear location. This includes people camping in bushland areas. A strong and gusty southerly change moving across the state, this is causing fires to be erratic and unpredicatable. See more

11.01.2022 Conducting local pile burns makes for a good training session out of the fire season. Today our newest member Jacquie got to hone her skills!

10.01.2022 Looking to make a donation? Heres an easy way to make a difference . Simply enter our brigade name. https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet

10.01.2022 Theresa Park RFS require your help and generosity. Weve recently taken ownership of our new Cat 7 truck. Whilst this is a positive, its slightly larger than our last one. Therefore weve had to modify our office and meeting room in order for it to fit in the station. Were currently fund raising and collecting donations to extend our station, which will accommodate our new office, meeting and Training Room. If youd like to donate Ive noted our banking details below, or o...therwise please feel free to drop by the station. All donations are tax deductible and we can provide you with a receipt. If you do donate online, then please note your details in the banking reference # and PM us. We can then arrange for a receipt to be mailed to your place of residence. Thank you in advance! Theresa Park Rural Fire Brigade Commonwealth Bank BSB - 062 516 Acc- 00903090

10.01.2022 Want to learn more about our brigade? Join us for our monthly meeting, tonight 7.30pmWant to learn more about our brigade? Join us for our monthly meeting, tonight 7.30pm

10.01.2022 Its amazing, only a few weeks ago we were fighting fire. Now were assisting other brigades with a leaking dam following the recent storm activity.

09.01.2022 Yesterday we were called to a property where cardboard was being illegally burnt in a 3 metre deep pit, just a warning to Residents all Permits are currently suspended, please take your rubbish to the tip.

09.01.2022 Yesterday we were tasked to Bundanoon to patrol, find and extinguish smouldering logs/trees that could reignite the Morton fire. Along the way we experienced fire safety bunkers, Monks and...fire. Recent rains have helped but will not fully eliminate the risk of reignition. Thats where the efforts of brigades like ours come in. Help us to keep going, donate here ... https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet See more

09.01.2022 The 2019-20 bush fire season was the most challenging NSW has ever faced - and took an enormous toll on communities across the state. After major events like this, we conduct community research to better understand how people prepared and responded to the fires. The NSW RFS has commissioned this research through the UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia and the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC. Following a period of interviews with residents from across NSW, we are now po...sting an Online Survey. Complete the online survey at http://bit.ly/nswbushfiresearch I am inviting you to support the research by encouraging your local Districts and Brigades to share the online survey with their communities. This information is also posted on the NSW RFS website page and the NSW RFS Facebook page. If you would like to know more about the NSW RFS involvement in this research please feel free to email [email protected].

08.01.2022 Congratulations to all our new recruits in passing their Bushfire Assessment on the weekend

07.01.2022 Finally some good news...

06.01.2022 Theresa Park brigade currently on scene. Your electricity supply may be affected. https://www.facebook.com/2311752305720920/posts/2878320669064078/

04.01.2022 Yesterday our team was deployed to Taralga as part of the Southern Highlands strike team. Containment lines were placed for property protection and to reduce the impact of Saturdays anticipated change in conditions. Taralga locals were very hospitable, providing meals for all brigades .

04.01.2022 Morton NP Fire, photos from previous/current events.

03.01.2022 Incident Call - 3:10am 15/11/2020 Car fire Cobbitty Bridge

03.01.2022 Huge congratulations to The Oaks Historical Society Inc for producing a great book "Hope out of the Ashes" a history of how firefighting has developed in the Wollondilly Area, each Brigade has a page devoted to its own history, the Theresa Park Page has a message from Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.

02.01.2022 The Statutory Bushfire Danger Period commences October 01, from today if you want to burn you need to take the following actions: Obtain a General Permission to Burn from Wollondilly Shire Council Obtain a permit from the Theresa Park Rural Fire Brigade 46512496 when you have obtained these permits you must complete the online Intention to burn on the NSW RFS website. Significant penalties may be incurred if these instructions are not followed.

02.01.2022 As part of Activate Wollondilly 2020, Council will be holding five Bushfire Community Forums during September to seek feedback on the recovery actions undertake...n following the Green Wattle Creek fires. The forums will be held from 6pm till 8pm in the following locations: - 2 September Oakdale Uniting Church Hall - 10 September Bargo Community Hall - 17 September Warragamba Town Hall - 23 September Buxton Public School Hall - 30 September Council Administration Building Picton For further information, please visit our website https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au//council-to-host-bush/

01.01.2022 Last evening our Cat 1 and Cat 7 Tankers were called. Mount Hunter brigade joined us and assisted to extinguish a pile burn. A reminder to landholders: consult the councils website for further information before burning. https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/ho/features/burning-off/

01.01.2022 Community Newsletters for the Green Wattle Creek fire. Posted at 1pm Friday 27/12/2019