NSW RFS in Wallaroo | Community organisation

NSW RFS

Locality: Wallaroo

Phone: +61 2 6230 2100

Address: 468 Wallaroo Road 2618 Wallaroo, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Our friends from Springfield RFS were called out to a vehicle fire around 12:20am this morning on Nanima Road. If you witnessed anyone in that area please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

24.01.2022 It’s National Volunteer Week and we’d like to say thank you to all our incredible members for the contribution they make to the NSW RFS and communities across t...he state. Throughout the week we’ll be highlighting some stories from our members so stay tuned. Please join us in thanking all those who volunteer for their selfless and invaluable contribution.

24.01.2022 Incident Call: Talk about #teamwork in a time of need. Crews from NSW RFS - NSW RFS - Springfield Brigade and Wallaroo extinguished a car fire last night on the Barton Highway between Mundays Lane and Kaveneys Road. The car hit a kangaroo and went up in flames. The two occupants were safely removed from the car and are uninjured.

24.01.2022 The new campaign from NRMA Insurance depicts the very real and tense situation our volunteer firefighters go through when responding to fires. (Filmed in Goulburn and Braidwood during July this year). How prepared are you to help our firefighters by setting aside one day a month to prepare your home and family from the risk of bush and grass fires this season? www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V1jmZHJgrg&feature=youtu.be

23.01.2022 With big snow falls forecast across alpine areas next week, we’re looking forward to seeing more images like the one on the left and less like the one on the right . Be sure to test your smoke alarms and keep everything ‘a metre from the heater’.

22.01.2022 Thanks to the team from Complete Turf & Landscaping for their generous donation to the station. The generosity of these local businesses is more than appreciated. We will be compiling a Thank You list of all the donators and contributors to the transformation of your Wallaroo RFS station.

21.01.2022 Copied from our friends at Gunning - Fish River Rural Fire Brigade. Your swimming pool could have a bigger purpose this summer! We urge any residents that have a pool, water tank or dam to sign up to our Static Water Supply (SWS) program. By displaying this free sign on your letterbox, firefighters can identify where there is an emergency water supply available to protect your home and possessions. To sign up, message us with your Address and best contact number and we will b...e in touch. To find out more visit: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=319 Have you prepared your bush fire survival plan? https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan #PreparedForAnything #MoreThanFire #ProtectTheIrreplaceable

21.01.2022 The brigade was called out to a car fire near Parkwood Road this morning. The vehicle was extinguished, however, take notice of the proximity to the long grass. Any drier and windier, it could have traveled. Thanks to our responding brigade members for getting onto it quickly and to ACT Fire & Rescue for their support. Crime Stoppers NSW 1800 333 000

21.01.2022 Are we backburning or doing a hazard reduction? The media and the public are rightly confused when it comes to fire terminology, however it isn’t that complicat...ed. Hazard reduction is a term that describes the methods used in preparation for the upcoming fire season to reduce fuels in the landscape or close to property. These methods include mechanical clearing of vegetation, the creation of fire breaks, or what is commonly referred to as prescribed burning. Prescribed burning aims to reduce fuels whilst also meeting a ‘prescription’ that will not result in an uncontrolled fire, protects soils and streams, provides opportunity for fauna to move and does not involve damage to the tree canopy. By reducing ground fuels and the shrub layers of forests, a fire is less likely to become a wildfire and get into the canopy. Backburning is lit only during fire fighting operations. It is lit ‘back against the wind (or slope)’ to suppress the fuel loads in the direction that a bushfire is travelling. However, backburning must be carefully planned as these fires may get out of control when conditions are too severe. Backburning is a dangerous operation and must be adequately resourced. Hazard reduction plays a significant role in managing future bushfires, however, fuels will progressively recover over time. This recovery means that after a few years, fuels will accumulate, limiting their effectiveness over time. This is where home owners can also assist by managing fuels within their own properties. #hazardreduction #prescribedfire #mitigationworks #assetprotectionzones #bushfiremanagement

20.01.2022 It's on! The Wallaroo Rural Fire Brigade's 2020 Annual General Meeting will be going ahead on Wednesday 30th September 2020 commencing at 6:30pm at your Wallaroo station. We will be following the physical distancing guidelines set out by the NSW RFS and Government. All members, and importantly our local Wallaroo residents, are more than welcome to attend.... If you are a local resident and would like to find out more about joining the NSW RFS in any capacity, such as firefighting or in a brigade support role (non-firefighting) please contact us via this page. NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone

19.01.2022 For what could be shaping up to be a high-risk grass fire season, the brigade made use of some essential core skills in grassfire tactics at tonight’s training. It was also a great opportunity for our new members to get a hands-on feel for what we do.

19.01.2022 As always, some helpful information from our friends from the NSW SES - Sutton Unit.

18.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came out to our AGM tonight, including our visitors from Group 2: Group Captain Max Hedges, Deputy Group Captains Neil Shepherd and Eric Gruber and Murrumbateman Captain Richard Alley. It’s great to see how highly regarded our brigade members are within the brigade and afar and it’s a real testament to those who have trained and encouraged our firefighters to become better people. Our well regarded and respected field officers that have taken a bre...ak from their effortless roles will still play a major part in the development of others. Our newly elected Executive and Field Officers are: President: Amy Goldstraw Treasurer: Peter Vincent (absent) Secretary: Luke Amor Captain: Geoff Morris Senior Deputy: Aaron Vincent Deputies: Mitch Butler, Luke Amor, Jacob Vincent, Dave King Well done to all.

17.01.2022 Get Ready now Whilst it’s #getreadyweekend, the Wallaroo Brigade won’t be hosting anything online or at the station this year. However, we are happy to remind everyone on the importance of having your property prepared and having a plan in place. It takes 5 minutes to improve or make a plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival should you be threatened by a bush fire.... Take the first step in preparing for bush fire, visit www.myfireplan.com.au See more

17.01.2022 Early this morning the Brigade was called to a house fire on Gooromon Ponds Road. Whilst every effort was made by the brigade, other local brigades, NSW Fire Rescue, ACT Fire Rescue and ACT RFS, the house was well alight and could not be saved. All of the Wallaroo brigade members, and the wider Wallaroo community are standing by the residents.

16.01.2022 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 #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

15.01.2022 Congratulations to former NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons who has been named Father of The Year. The bushfire hero and his beautiful family joined Sunrise to chat about the "humbling" honour. More on this story: https://7news.link/2EVLHLr

12.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger Period will offically start on the 1st October 2020 for the Southern Tablelands Zone (Goulburn Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan & Yass Shire Council areas). If you intend to continue undertaking burning activities you will need a permit, as well as notifying your neighbours and the fire control centre - failure to do so, can result in a substantial fine being issued. Permits can be obtained from your local brigade. Now is the time to prepare and test your Bush F...ire Survival plan!! For further advice in preparing, Visit: rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

12.01.2022 The National Warning System has been changed and all Australian states and territories will now be using the same icons, terminology and meanings. The YouTube link below provides further information. #nswrfs

12.01.2022 A call out for the brigade to powerlines down in the area this afternoon, as a result of tree branches dropping in the wind. Thankfully, the line caused the grass to only smoulder and not increase under the windy conditions. In the case of downed powerlines, we strongly advise that you don’t approach the powerline, or fences, as you may get an electric shock, or electrocuted.... As you can see in the second image, the powerline sagging and not so visible in the first image. Our neighbours did the right thing and called (000) Triple Zero. Thanks also to our brigade members who went out and also to Essential Energy for their response to isolate the power. NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone

10.01.2022 Planning on doing some burning? You don't need a permit until the Bushfire Danger Period starts, only a few weeks away, but you still need to let us know. It's now as simple as filling out your details online @ www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify Jump online now and Notify!... Also don’t forget to let your immediate neighbours know of your intentions to burn at least 24 hours in advance! NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone

09.01.2022 Communities across NSW will experience a significant drop in temperatures over coming days. This is the result of a strong cold front that will cross much of th...e state bringing possible snow falls across several locations in NSW. There's no better time to refresh your winter fire safety knowledge. Check your smoke alarm, keep items a metre from the heater and have a fire plan. Complete the winter fire safety checklist at https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter

08.01.2022 A Severe Thunderstorm Warnung has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for this afternoon. If you need assistance from the SES, call 132 500 and in a Emergency, call (000) triple zero.

07.01.2022 R U OK? Day It’s been challenging year for everyone across the country and in the NSW RFS. So this R U OK? Day today is about knowing what to say when someone says they’re not OK and being able to guide them through a conversation that could change a life. https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask... NSW RFSA NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone

07.01.2022 A post shared from our friends over at Gunning - Fish River Rural Fire Brigade The warmer weather has finally arrived and that means plenty of people will be taking advantage of our beautiful outdoors. Whether you’re heading off the beaten track, or closer to home, download the updated Emergency + app. The app works across Australia, using GPS functionality built into smartphones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emerge...ncy services. The updated app now includes ‘what3words’, a software enhancement allowing Triple Zero (000) callers to provide their exact location quickly and accurately with just three words describing the address to assist responding emergency services. Save the app that could save your life. Download at https://www.triplezero.gov.au/tripl/smartphone-applications

06.01.2022 CSIRO carries out extensive work to help us understand bushfires. Here are a few common myths.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Richard Alley Murrumbateman Rural Fire Brigade Captain on being awarded the RFSA Young member of the year.

04.01.2022 VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER TOMORROWALL PERMITS SUSPENDED FROM MIDNIGHT FOR 24 HOURS! The fire danger rating for tomorrow, Sunday 29th November, is Very High and all permits have been suspended. If you have recently had a fire please check that its completely extingished. ... All residents are urged to review their Bush Fire Plan and monitor the Fires near me application to stay up to date with fires near you. If you see an unattended fire, please call (000) Triple Zero. For more information please go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

04.01.2022 Every day you'll find #NSWRFS and Indigenous communities working side by side, sharing knowledge, experience and culture - it's a partnership we're proud to be celebrating this #NAIDOCWeek

01.01.2022 At midnight tonight, the end of the official Bush Fire Danger Period in the Southern Tablelands Zone for the 2020-2021 season will end. For anyone wishing to co...nduct burns, Please remember you are still required to provide a minimum of 24 hours notice of your intention to burn and you must provide this notice to both your neighbours and the RFS. If you plan on burning over a weekend, please notify the RFS on the Friday before. Notification to the RFS can now be done online https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inform//burn-notifications See more

01.01.2022 From our friends at NSW SES - Yass Unit this morning. Some decent rain around, and the potential for storm activity. Remember to keep away from flood water and if you need assistance from the SES call 132 500 and in an emergency, call (000) triple zero.