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The Rock Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: The Rock, New South Wales

Address: Lot 11 Urana St 2655 The Rock, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Shane was the man we watched and listened to throughout the whole fire season, giving us updates and support and words of encouragement. Job well done !!

24.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week I would like to introduce our Captain Matthew Paton Matty Started in 1997 doing cadets with CFA. He has been a member of The Rock since Jan 2012.... It's been a bit of a family tradition as far as firefighting goes. Dad got 50 year long service medal last year, My brother is a former captain and current deputy captain of another brigade. It’s a rewarding experience being able to help people within the community at their worst times. Best part of volunteering: Forging lasting comradeship with like minded people, by being united with a common goal.

22.01.2022 Today is St Florian's Day, the patron saint of fire fighters.

21.01.2022 ! . ? Sometimes! An approval is usually required to clear the vegetation you intend to burn and ...to conduct the burn. If your clearing and burning is for hazard reduction purposes you can apply for an environmental approval (Hazard Reduction Certificate) through the NSW RFS. If your burning is not for hazard reduction purposes (garden maintenance etc), you need to contact your local Council to see if you require an environmental approval for vegetation clearing or burning in the open (air pollution). . ? Sometimes! You will need a Fire Permit if: you are burning during the Bush Fire Danger Period (usually October to March) your burn is likely to endanger a building, or your fire is in a Fire & Rescue NSW area. You can obtain a Fire Permit from your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre or Fire & Rescue NSW Station. . ? Yes! It is a legislative requirement to provide a minimum of 24 hours notice (unless specified otherwise in your Fire Permit) to: your local fire authority (Rural Fire Service or Fire & Rescue NSW), and all adjoining landowners (or occupiers). . ? No! Burning is not permitted on Total Fire Ban Days. Check to see if it is a Total Fire Ban by calling the Bush Fire Information Line 1800 679 737 or go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au Total Fire Ban Days will also be announced in the media. Heavy fines apply for the unsafe use of fire or if a fire escapes landholders who fail to notify fire authorities and neighbours may face fines of up to $5,500 and/or 12 months jail while escaped fires attract penalties of up to $110,000 and/or fire years jail To notify the RFS call the Riverina FCC on between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday to avoid a fire truck rolling down your driveway and avoid the possibility of fines

19.01.2022 Grass Fire The Rock NSW This afternoon the NSW RFS responded to a call to a grass fire in the area of The Rock Nature Reserve. On arrival units found a grass ...fire encroaching on the boundary of The Rock NR. Quick work by local Brigades, local farmers and #Bomber277 prevented the fire from extending into the reserve. The Rock Rural Fire Brigade, NSW RFS - Uranquinty Brigade, #YerongCreekRFB, Riverina Zone Aviation Brigade, Kennedy Air

18.01.2022 A huge shout out to Coles Supermarket for their very kind donation of a $500 gift card to all rural fire brigades. This was a very unexpected gift. Thank you to Coles and everyone's support during that very difficult time.

18.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week I would like to introduce our Senior Deputy Captain Garry O'Connor. Garry started with The Rock RFS in 2015... It was something that I always wanted to do but working away from home made it impossible. Now that I have more time, I was able to sign up and learn new skills. This is a family thing for me, my wife and daughter are also members and my son will when he gets old enough. Joining the RFS was a great decision that has created a extended family like environment for me. Helping our community is very satisfying .

18.01.2022 Training last night we practice our drafting out of an open water supply then relayed water through 3 of our fire units. A member from another local brigade came out for training which was a great experience for all. Last but not least we practiced our over run drills.

17.01.2022 Mid morning today The Rock RFS along with neighbouring Brigades and Fire and Rescue were called to a house fire in The Rock. Unfortunately the house and it's contents could not be saved due to the intensity of the Fire.

15.01.2022 Different kind of training tonight, checking hydrants around The Rock. Training is every 2nd Tuesday from 6:30 if anyone has any questions or interested in joining please come and say hello

15.01.2022 Going through some old photos. Please tag family members and if you are wanting a copy please inbox us

14.01.2022 - TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED -

13.01.2022 Have you have ever wondered what it would like to be a volunteer firefighter ? What's stopping you......If you love to give a helping hand in and around your community, If you like to be in a team environment. Our service depends on people just like you ! Inbox us for more information

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Shane Fitzsimmons, your strength and commitment helped us through a very difficult time.

12.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week I would like to introduce our Secretary/Firefighter Diane Paton. Di has been apart of The Rock Rural Fire Brigade since 2013... I joined the Brigade to help out behind the scenes, as I had 2 children at home. Things changed and my interest grew so I investigated some courses . I became a firefighter got my MR Licence and then became a BA operator and now the Secretary for our brigade. Life in the Fire Brigade has been fantastic, it a great way to meet people. The best thing about being a Fire Fighter is that I'm helping people in need and getting to drive the trucks.

11.01.2022 Daylight Saving Time Ends Tonight Remember that you have two things to do today: Wind your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed. Change batteries on your... smoke alarms and check that they are working. If anyone can find a way to wind the clocks forward 6 months please share it with the rest of us #WorkingSmokeAlarmsSaveLives

10.01.2022 Team from The Rock Fire Brigade did there Advance Resuscitation Techniques today. This course needs to be refreshed every 12 months

10.01.2022 Hot and windy weather is increasing the fire danger in some parts of NSW tomorrow. A Total Fire Ban will be in force on Sunday 27 December for the Southern and ...Eastern Riverina areas. Now is the time to review your bush fire survival plan and know what you will do if threatened by fire, especially if you are travelling or on holiday in an area you're not familiar with. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr See more

09.01.2022 Information for any people who are experiencing trouble while they are in quarantine or isolation at home because of government restrictions. If you can’t access food or medications, you can call the NSW Government hotline 137788 for assistance.

07.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon we were called along with Uranquinty and Yarragundry to a hay stack fire, unfortunately the shed and all the hay was completely lost.

07.01.2022 It is the end of an era at the NSW Rural Fire Service today. After more than 30 years in the Service, and after more than 12 years as Commissioner, Shane Fitzsimmons leaves the organisation today. He's taking up a new role within NSW Government as the Commissioner of Resilience NSW and as Deputy Secretary of Emergency Management. Shane has seen us, and the community, through some of the toughest of conditions and experiences during this time.... We say farewell and 'thank you'.

07.01.2022 - The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) comes into effect from 00:01 Sunday 1 November 2020 for the following Local Government ...Areas: > Wagga Wagga > Junee > Lockhart and > Coolamon Fire Permits are required during the BFDP for burning activities, they are free and easy to obtain. Fire permits help ensure that fire is used safely. A permit sets out the rules around how a fire is lit and maintained, and lets firefighters know when you are conducting burning activities on your property. Additionally, fire permits are not required for fires for the purpose of heating or cooking, provided that the fire is: > in a permanently constructed fireplace > at a site surrounded by ground that is cleared of all combustible materials for a distance of at least two metres all around > completely extinguished before leaving and > you have the landowners consent. If you are in doubt about whether you require a fire permit, contact the Riverina Zone (02) 6971 4500, or if you live in an urban area contact your nearest NSW Fire and Rescue Brigade station. For more information on the BFDP: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//Bush-fire-hazards/fire-permits City of Wagga Wagga Coolamon Shire Council Junee Shire Council Lockhart Shire Community Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 472 Turvey Park

06.01.2022 Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them.

06.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week I would like to introduce Deputy Captain Jade Bryan Jade has been a volunteer since 1996... I enjoy being able to help out the community and people in need. Volunteering in the RFS is a great experience and has been a childhood dream. I'm proud to be part of a service and working along side a great team of volunteers. Being able to travel to assist with major incidents has been a high light

05.01.2022 We are holding our AGM on Tuesday the 23rd of June 2020 at 7:00pm, All is welcome to attend at The Rock Fire Shed. Distance restriction will apply.

03.01.2022 What a season never to be forgotten

01.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week I would like to introduce our newest and youngest recruit Georgia O'Connor. Georgia became a member the day she turned 16 last year.... I always wanted to join and volunteer to help out the community. I have been to a couple of fast moving grass fires that got the heart pumping, Hay shed fires and last of all a house fire. All the training we get when we join all came together and got put into practice. Firefighting with my parents and other members that treat me like family has been awesome. I have grown as a person and would recommend it to anyone that has been thinking about it.