Tocumwal Rural Fire Brigade in Tocumwal, New South Wales | Community organisation

Tocumwal Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Tocumwal, New South Wales

Phone: +61 418 688 894

Address: 1 Wise Court 2714 Tocumwal, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Today's Fire Danger Rating for Tocumwal is

25.01.2022 At approximately 17:46pm twelve months ago today, as a result of an extreme weather event associated with the Green Valley Fire near Jingellic, we sadly lost 28... year old volunteer fire fighter Samuel McPaul and five other volunteer fire fighters were injured. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family and friends today along with all those impacted by this tragic event. Rest In Peace Sam

24.01.2022 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 www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs See more

24.01.2022 Fact: There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. But if you and your home are well... prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Learn more and get ready at rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare See more

24.01.2022 Get Ready Tip: Keep track of the alert level so you know what you should do. ADVICE level means a fire has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes. WATCH AND ACT means there is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action to protect you and your family. EMERGENCY WARNING is the highest level of Bush Fire Alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts ...your life at risk. Improve or make a plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival at myfireplan.com.au See more

24.01.2022 If there is a bush or grass fire in your area, you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. What will be your sign for putting your fire plan into action? #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

23.01.2022 Today Tocumwal Fire Rescue conducted cross agency training with Tocumwal Rural Fire Brigade in preparation for the upcoming fire season. #preparedforanything #p...rotecttheirreplaceable NSW Rural Fire Service Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3 See more

23.01.2022 It’s time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for bush fire season. Tell us what you’ll pack in your kit? And check out what's on this #getreadyweekend in your area at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/getready #nswrfs

21.01.2022 With forecast hot and windy weather, the NSW RFS is urging harvest operators in the Berrigan, Federation, Greater Hume, and Albury City LGA's to regularly check... weather conditions to ensure they fall within guidelines before choosing to operate harvesters. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide

19.01.2022 Today we received $15,000 for the Good Friday Appeal which goes to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. We would like to thank all the local businesses f...or putting the tins on display, and all the visitors and residents for chipping in their spare change. We would also like to acknowledge the contribution of Shirley, Heather and Billy in counting all the collections today as well as the crew of both Tocumwal Fire Rescue and the Tocumwal Rural Fire Service for donating their time to drive around and collect further donations today. Tocumwal Rural Fire Brigade The Border Mail

18.01.2022 Due to deteriorating weather conditions landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Berrigan and Federation LGAs are advised to stop and check weather conditions before deciding to continue. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//farm-fire-safety/grain-harvesting-guide

18.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast for Lower Central West Plains, Eastern Riverina, Southern Riverina and Northern Riverina tomorrow Saturday 28 November. A total fire ban will be in force for these areas from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan.

18.01.2022 Hot, dry and windy weather is increasing the fire risk in some parts of NSW tomorrow, particularly in the Riverina region. A Total Fire Ban will be in force on ...Wednesday 13 January for the Southern Riverina, with a Very High fire danger. 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. Please report all new unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr See more

17.01.2022 Due to the increased risk of fire in the Berrigan, and Federation LGA's, the NSW RFS is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather co...nditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting. The NSW RFS recommends the use of the voluntary grain harvesting guide to help determine if it’s safe to harvest. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide

17.01.2022 With vast quantities of hay having recently been cut and baled along with the rainfall being experienced it is inevitable that we will see more hay fires going into summer. Spontaneous combustion occurs when moist hay heats up due to a combination of natural microbial and chemical reactions. If enough air (oxygen) is present the moist hay may get hot enough to ignite, with fire then spreading through the stack or shed. ... Remember: Check your haystack by inserting a metal rod or stake into the hay. If the rod or stake comes out and is hot, you may have a problem. Regularly inspect haystacks, particularly in hay sheds. If possible store your hay in several locations on your property. Try to avoid storing machinery in the same shed; and Maintain firebreaks around your stored haystacks.

16.01.2022 A total fire ban has been declared for Tocumwal tomorrow. Tuesday 1st December. TOTAL FIRE BAN RULES: A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.... During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open. The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property. Under certain conditions, the NSW RFS may issue a Harvest Safety Alert.

15.01.2022 : There is nothing left to burn. : Only 6.9% of NSW was impacted by bushfire in the 2019/20 fire season. ... : Grass fires are not as dangerous as bushfires. : Grassfires can travel three times faster then bushfires and are extremely dangerous. Grassfires tend to be less intense and produce fewer embers than bushfires, but still generate enormous amounts of radiant heat that can result in serious injury or death. : There will always be a fire truck available to fight a bushfire threatening my home. : There will never be as many fire trucks as there are houses. Do not depend on a fire truck being available at your home. : The emergency services will tell me when it's time to leave. : Some fires start and spread so quickly there may not be any time for a warning. If you get a Bush Fire Alert, you must take it seriously. Failure to take action can result in death or injury to you or your family members. : The best plan in a bushfire is to stay and defend the house until it looks too bad, like when the flames are at the house. You should then go somewhere else to shelter. : Tragically, many of those who have lost their lives in past fires left the decision to evacuate far too late, sometimes abandoning a home which afforded significant protection from radiant heat to be caught in the open or in a car as the fire front passed. 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. #BushFireSurvivalPlan #GetReadyWeekend #FiresNearMe #RFS

15.01.2022 FACT: Bush fires are unpredictable and in dangerous conditions, you may not get an Emergency Alert message in time. It’s important that you stay up to date on c...onditions in your area and that you have made a bush fire survival plan. Leaving early is your safest option. Improve or make your fire plan at www.myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

14.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban will be in force tomorrow (Tuesday 1 December) across seven areas including North Western, Northern Slopes, Lower Central West Plains, Central ...Ranges, Northern Riverina, Eastern Riverina and Southern Riverina with Very High to Severe fire danger for the majority of the state. Check and review your bush fire survival plan and report new fires immediately to Triple Zero (000). See more

14.01.2022 Callout yesterday Myrtle Park Finley thanks to the members that attended.

12.01.2022 Today marks the official end to the quietest fire season in more than a decade, a welcome and stark contrast to last year. This season, NSW RFS members have res...ponded to just over 5,500 bush and grass fires that have burnt 30,963 hectares across NSW, considerably less than the 11,400 fires and 5.5 million hectares lost last season. Thank you to our incredible members who continuously step up to help when called upon, protecting communities across the state

11.01.2022 Callout racecourse rd grass fire thanks to everyone for their attendance and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 463 Tocumwal for their help.

11.01.2022 Due to escalating weather conditions permits have now been suspended. Please report all fires or smoke sightings to triple 000.

09.01.2022 This week sees the return of hot, dry and windy weather across parts of NSW, particularly in the Riverina. Very High and possibly Severe fire danger over coming... days will elevate fire risk, so now is the time to review and discuss your bush fire survival plan, especially if you’re on holidays or travelling, and take the time to prepare your property. See more

08.01.2022 Do you have a farm fire unit? Whether you have a fire truck, ute or just a trailer with a pump and tank, knowing how to communicate with each other and with responding RFS vehicles is vital. Tocumwal's RFS trucks run on UHF 5 and we recommend that all farm fire units run on this channel to make communication as easy as possible.

07.01.2022 As the fire season has started back up again, so have our automatic fire danger updates. Check this page daily at 8am for the current fire ratings

07.01.2022 A total fire ban has been declared for Tocumwal tomorrow. TOTAL FIRE BAN RULES: A total fire ban means no fires out in the open. A total fire ban helps limit the potential of fires developing.... During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire. General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open. The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property. Under certain conditions, the NSW RFS may issue a Harvest Safety Alert.

06.01.2022 In an emergency, can we get to you?

04.01.2022 Fire season is almost upon us.. Soon, permits will be required for any burning off (expected from 1st November) and then there will be no burning off permitte...d at all during peak fire season. In the meantime, If you’re planning to burn on your property did you know that burn notifications can be submitted online? When burning off, you need to notify us before you light up, and don't forget that you need to give your neighbours 24hrs notice! Notifying us of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

04.01.2022 Due to increased wind conditions all permits for today are suspended until Thursday March 18th.

04.01.2022 You don’t have to live right near the bush to be at risk. Even if your home is a few streets back, you may be at risk. Can you guess the main reason homes are lost during a bush fire? Find out more about preparing for the fire season at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

03.01.2022 Smoke will be visible around the Tocumwal township due to a planned hazard reduction burn being conducted by National Parks and Wildlife in the Barooga national park from today 18/3/21 thru till Sunday 21/3/21

02.01.2022 You know the alert levels of Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning. The way these are displayed on our website and Fires Near Me NSW smartphone app is c...hanging. Soon you’ll see these new icons. It’s part of the new Australian Warning System, to help you receive consistent information in emergencies no matter where you live, work or travel. While the icons may look different, what they mean doesn't change - you should check for information about what to do to protect you and your family. Keep an eye out for the new icons later this week. Check https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//gen/australian-warnings-system for info.

01.01.2022 Fact: Your safest option is to leave early. A bush fire can be a terrifying situation, intense heat and flames will make you tire quickly, it will be difficult to see and breathe. You may become confused or disorientated. Powerlines and fallen trees can block roads and make driving dangerous. It’s always better to leave early, before the fire arrives. Visit myfireplan.com.au and make a bush fire survival plan, it will help you make important decisions like when to leave or what you need to be prepared to stay.