Wallaby Joe RFS in Wingham, New South Wales | Local service

Wallaby Joe RFS

Locality: Wingham, New South Wales

Phone: +61 418 452 081

Address: Industrial Clos 2429 Wingham, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Whilst we have seen some rainfall across the district in the past month the Keech-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is currently over 120, as a result from midnight Saturday, 5 December fire permits will be suspended in the Port Macquarie Hastings and Mid Coast Local Government Areas. This suspension will remain in place until weather conditions result in significant rainfall

24.01.2022 Total Fire Ban tomorrow and severe fire danger. Leaving early is your safest option.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to the members of Wallaby Joe Rural Fire Brigade who went over and above the call of duty during the 2019-2020 fires. Tonight Group Officer Ian Sirett presented members with the NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation in recognition of services during the 2019-2020 NSW Bushfires.

22.01.2022 The Wallaby Joe brigade attended Wingham Showground this morning as part of our community engagement and information program at the monthly Wingham Farmer's Market. It became a busy day for President John Dorrington, first doing an interview and photoshoot with the local newspaper then accepting a very generous $100 donation from Pauline Kennewell, a thankful local resident. Pauline was very grateful for the work of our brigade in last years horror fire season and is pictured... below with John in front of our wonderful Cat 7. Thank you Pauline. Your donation will be put to good use. Gary D Cox

18.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger Period has now ended, Permits are no longer required by landowners wanting to undertake hazard reduction burning on their property. You must still give 24 hours notice to your neighbours and the local fire authority prior to lighting.

18.01.2022 Some sad news for our RFS family today with news that the Captain of Killabakh RFS Brigade Ian Scarr passed away overnight. Condolences to his family and brigade members from the members of Wallaby Joe Rural Fire Brigade.

18.01.2022 On this day last year, NSW experienced some of its worst fire danger ever recorded at the time with Catastrophic fire danger forecast across the Sydney, Great...er Hunter and Illawarra/Shoalhaven areas, leading to widespread school closures. Fire danger ratings are an important tool to help you make decisions about what to do and under these conditions, your only safe option is to leave early. You can learn more about the fire danger ratings, and check the rating for your area each day, at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr See more

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our newest Basic Firefighters - Deb, James, Mike & Dean who successfully completed their assessments last weekend. Tonight they officially received their key to the brigade station.

17.01.2022 Wallaby Joe 9 & 7 extinguished a one hectare grass fire this afternoon at Karaak Flat before it reached the house and sheds. Thanks to Marlee Rural Fire Service, Mount George Rural Fire Brigade, Mooral Creek Volunteer Rural Fire Service, Burrell Creek Fire Brigade and Tinonee Rural Fire Brigade for assisting blacken out all the cow pat smokers.

14.01.2022 Santa has arrived in Wingham and is heading around town with Wallaby Joe & Marlee Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW Wingham 502 Station. Listen out for the sirens.

12.01.2022 While we have low-moderate fire conditions today compared to extreme this time last year, today Western Australia is facing catastrophic weather conditions around the Pilbarra & Goldfields regions. Our thoughts are with all of the people and fire fighters in those areas today. Keep safe.

12.01.2022 Eddi is our brave firefighter on both the fire ground and at photo shoots!! Big shout out to Eddi for representing Wallaby Joe to raise funds for flood victims along with Tinonee Rural Fire Brigade, Old Bar Rural Fire Brigade and Burrell Creek Rural Fire Brigade. And special thanks to Annette Pullman of Tinonee Rural Fire Brigade for making it happen!

11.01.2022 Wallaby Joe Captain, Kristian Guppy, shares some of the experiences of the crews during the Black Summer Fires 2019-2020

11.01.2022 Timely reminder that 10 per cent of our bushfires are caused by bushfire negligence so it's really important that people follow the rules in relation to campfire safety.

11.01.2022 Wallaby Joe and Killabakh Fire Brigades contained a 2 ha fire in bush at Cedar Party this afternoon.

10.01.2022 Thinking of all firefighters around the world on St Florian’s Day.

10.01.2022 Take care today and over this weekend with the severe heatwave. With the heatwave, also comes increased fire risk: very high fire danger predicted for Sat 28 Nov and severe fire danger on Sun 29 Nov.

09.01.2022 The fire danger in our area tomorrow, Saturday 28 November will be Very High and all fire permits will be suspended. Under these conditions, you should review your bush fire survival plan, keep yourself informed about conditions and be ready to act if necessary. For current information on fires in the area visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or download the Fires Near Me app for smartphones. If you see a fire and no fire trucks in attendance call triple zero (000) immediately.... #howfireproofisyourplan

04.01.2022 Wallaby Joe RFS members have spent time many hours over the past few weeks providing support to our extended first responders family at Wingham SES during the recent devastating floods. Tonight the crew regrouped at a "thank you" night!

04.01.2022 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 changing. 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.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, tonight named the NSW Australian Of The Year. On accepting the award, Shane has... paid special tribute to the volunteers who worked to protect homes and lives last fire season, and particularly those who lost their lives. See more

02.01.2022 More photos and videos of the bushfires in the Manning Valley 12 months ago...