Warrimoo Bushfire Brigade in Warrimoo, New South Wales | Fire station

Warrimoo Bushfire Brigade

Locality: Warrimoo, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4753 6330

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24.01.2022 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

23.01.2022 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. ... Its 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. #getreadyweekend

22.01.2022 Over the last week we have received numerous donations. Yesterday we had a large donation from the Western Sydney - Help a Fire Volunteer group. Thank you to everyone for your support, we are very grateful.

22.01.2022 Community Newsletter for the Grose Valley Fire issued at 11am on Saturday 21 December 2019.

22.01.2022 This is the Erskine Creek fire burning in the Blue Mountains. The fire has been burning for several weeks in the catchment to the north of Warragamba Dam and so...uth of Bullaburra, and has flared up this afternoon. Theres no immediate threat to homes. A Large Air Tanker is working in the area. See more

22.01.2022 || Thank You || How to Donate To Warrimoo Bushfire Brigade || We extend a massive thank you to everyones previous and continuing messages of assistance to the Brigade. There is a significant surplus of food, water + snacks for our crews; please hold off donating any more physical goods. We will advise when were running low on supplies and co-ordinate with the Western Sydney - Help a Fire Volunteer Facebook group. Financial Donations:... Warrimoo Bushfire Brigade operates a Fire and Emergency Public Fund with DGR endorsement (ABN 24 846 565 984). Any funds donated are solely for the purpose of supporting our volunteer-based emergency service activities, they can be made by EFT to: Warrimoo Volunteer Bushfire Brigade BSB: 032 837 Account: 142525 If you choose to donate, please let us know and provide an email address or postal address via messaging this page, or emailing: [email protected] This allows the Brigade Treasurer to provide you with a tax deductible receipt. Whether its financial / food / amenities / messages of support / previous fundraising efforts, everyone at the fire-station has been greatly appreciative and amazed at the generosity of the community, particularly during these difficult times. As of the 24th December 2019, we have received support from the following local groups + businesses: - Western Sydney Help a Fire Volunteer - Able Office Services, Penrith. - Monte Italia, Warrimoo. - Blaxland Day N Night Pharmacy. - Springwood IGA (organised on behalf of Girl Guides). - Little Knick Knacks, Glenbrook From all of us, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

22.01.2022 If there's a fire in Warrimoo you'll find its alert level on the NSW RFS website, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. Pop Quiz: What will be your sign for putting your fire plan into action? #getreadyweekend 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

20.01.2022 Sadly, this Saturdays Warrimoo RFS Santa Run is CANCELLED. Due to the hot and dry conditions, a 4-day Statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared. In these conditions (and with ongoing operations) were unable to provide the usual fire truck sleigh to transport Santa around Warrimoo.... Please be assured that Santas Warrimoo visit on Christmas Eve will be going ahead as planned! His superior air transport will be running smooth, fast and on-time! Nothing will get in his way! With the difficult and dangerous fire conditions forecast over coming days, please ask yourself: When will you leave, what will you take and where will you go? www.myfireplan.com.au Be prepared and stay safe.

20.01.2022 Significant fire-weather update: A fire generated thunderstorm warning has been advised for areas stretching from Mt Boyce to Penrith. More details are in the shared post.

20.01.2022 Fact: Lots of rain means lots of fuel for bush and grass fires. It only takes a few days of hot, dry and windy weather to cure grass and make it flammable. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a bush or grass fire near you. ... Visit myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

19.01.2022 Monday, 30th of December 2019. Very High Fire Danger & Total Fire Ban. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

19.01.2022 Latest update on firegrounds in the Blue Mtns.

19.01.2022 Thanks to crews from FRNSW and RFS, including a crew on Warrimoo 1 the fire at Faulconbridge is now under control.

18.01.2022 Our thoughts today are with the families and friends of Deputy Captain Geoffrey Keaton and Firefighter Andrew ODwyer after yesterdays tragic event. We also wish a quick recovery to those injured.

18.01.2022 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 conditions 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 myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

18.01.2022 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 #getreadyweekend

17.01.2022 Please keep clear of the Rickard Road Oval as it is now being used to support aerial operations for a number of fires burning in the Blue Mountains area. Residents may notice an increase in aircraft and vehicular traffic associated with the use of the oval.

17.01.2022 Todays Community Newsletter regarding the Blue Mountains fires.

16.01.2022 The answer to today's Get Ready question on how to prepare a property for bushfire.... There are 5 simple steps to prepare a property for bush fires: 1. Trim overhanging trees and shrubs to stop the spread of fire. 2. Mow grass and remove the cuttings, have a cleared area around your home.... 3. Remove material that can burn, like wood piles and furniture. 4. Clear debris from your gutters to stop embers causing a fire. 5. Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses that can reach around your home and make sure you’ve got a reliable source of water. Remember, you need to prepare well beforehand as leaving it to the last minute is too late. Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.au

16.01.2022 Bush Fire Update: Drop-in Session (Weds 4-7pm) Join us TOMORROW for an update on the three bush fires in the Blue Mountains Erksine Creek, Grose Valley and Ruined Castle. Drop by anytime between 4pm and 7pm to hear about the current situation, and to chat about what you can do to prepare your family and home for bush fire.... WHEN: Weds 8 Jan, 4pm to 7pm WHERE: 3 Eley Hawkins Drive, Warrimoo MORE INFO: www.facebook.com/WarrimooBushfireBrigade | www.myfireplan.com.au

16.01.2022 Hot, dry and windy weather will drive up the fire danger today. Very High fire danger is forecast for a number of fire weather areas. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero.

15.01.2022 One more sleep until our Get Ready Weekend event @Warrimoo FIRE STATION!!! Sat 19 Sept | 10am to 2pm. See y’all tomorrow to get Bush Fire Ready. If you can’t make it, keep checking our Facebook page for updates and Get Ready now at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

15.01.2022 Community meeting at Wentworth Falls, 6 Jan 2020.

14.01.2022 Road closed near 16 Railway Pde Warrimoo. Tree down. Endeavour energy called.

13.01.2022 Join us TODAY between 10am and 2pm at Warrimoo Fire Station to get essential tips and advice on: - Preparing your home, yourself and your family for bush fire. - Preparing a FIREPROOF Bush Fire Plan. - Knowing your bush fire risk. - Knowing the bush fire alert levels (plus all the places to find up-to-date bushfire info).... This will be a COVID-19 safe event with on-site registration, physical distancing and limited numbers (max. 20 at any one time). See you there! .... but if you can't join us, check our Facebook page for updates and Get Ready at myfireplan.com.au #getreadyweekend

13.01.2022 Saturday 21st December 2019: Catastrophic Fire Danger, Total Fire Ban. Do not wait and see what happens today, homes are not designed to withstand fires in catastrophic conditions so you should leave early. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan; with significant fire in the landscape already, any new ignitions are unlikely to be contained. To our local community, thank you for your ongoing support - we will endeavour to get back in touch to messages + donations that have been r...eceived over the last week. The Brigade has all appliances crewed today and crews will continue to do the best they can against the forecast difficult and dangerous weather conditions. We cannot guarantee regular updates on this page today. The following pages will assist, along with ABC Radio (702). Fires Near Me: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me Major Fire Updates: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati/major-fire-updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nswrfs/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NSWRFS

12.01.2022 Thanks to Little Knick Knacks for the generous donations to our Christmas raffle. Little Knick Knacks have been avid supporters of the Warrimoo Bushfire Brigades raffles for many years. If you need some last minute Christmas gifts, they have the following extended trading hours over the coming days: Saturday 21/12 8am - 5pm Sunday 22/12 9am - 4pm... Monday 23/12 9am - 5pm Tuesday 24/12 8am - 5pm. See more

12.01.2022 Its time to prepare your Emergency Survival Kit for bush fire season. Tell us what youll pack in your kit? #getreadyweekend

11.01.2022 Following todays earlier Get Ready teaser (what will you pack in your survival kit?), here are the SEVEN ESSENTIALS! - a portable battery-operated radio - a waterproof torch - spare batteries... - a first aid kit with manual - woollen blankets - emergency contact numbers - drinking water. Add: cash and credit cards; medications and toiletries; special requirements for children, the disabled or the elderly; a mobile phone and charger; important documents; and a change of clothes for everyone before you leave. Dont forget to prepare for your pets too!! Head over to myfireplan.com.au to learn more: https://www.myfireplan.com.au/leave-early- your-safest-choice/important-items-checklist

11.01.2022 Firefighters are currently at a fire in south of Falconbridge behind the Ruines. Aircraft are supporting firefighting operations. There are no reports of any threats

10.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend 2020 Sat 19 Sept, 10am to 2pm at Warrimoo FIRE STATION. Join the Warrimoo Bushfire Brigade team to GET READY for bush fire season. Find out about the simple things you can do to: ... - know your bush fire risk - prepare your home, yourself and your family for bushfire - prepare and test your Bush Fire Plan This will be a COVID-safe event with on-site registration, physical distancing and limited numbers (max. 20 at any time).

09.01.2022 Bushfire season is here. How fireproof is your plan? Come chat with us THIS Sat 19 Sept (10am-2pm) about the really simple things you can do to protect your family and home this bushfire season. Sat 19 Sept | 10am to 2pm | Warrimoo FIRE STATION... This will be a COVID-safe event with on-site registration, physical distancing and limited numbers (max. 20 at any one time).

08.01.2022 Know your risk 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 to bush fires? #getreadyweekend Burning embers can travel kilometres ahead of a bush fire. An ‘ember attack’ is the main cause of house loss in bush fires as they can occur before, during and after the fire front passes. Cleaning gutters and patching holes or gaps in your roof is an effective way to protect your home from ember attack. Learn about the five simple steps to prepare your home for bush fire at myfireplan.com.au

07.01.2022 Get Ready question of the day! A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire... Can you spot the 5 actions needed to prepare this property? #getreadyweekend

07.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 Todays community newsletters for the Ruined Castle and Grose Valley Fires.

05.01.2022 We will have members at the station from 6pm to 7pm tonight to discuss bushfire survival plans. Please drop in if you are in the area.

05.01.2022 Just a reminder we are holding a community meeting at Springwood tonight regarding the Erskine Creek fire and the current situation. There will be Auslan interp...reters at this information session and it will also be live streamed from this facebook page. Location: Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub

05.01.2022 Community Newsletter regarding the Grose Valley Fire from 19:00, Wed 1st Jan 2020.

05.01.2022 Last Saturday night we held a dinner at the fire-station, where our Brigade members and families could relax, support and reflect with each-other on what occurred between September and February. We extend a massive thank you to East Blaxland Butchery, Murrays Porters Liquor Warrimoo and you, our local community, for your massive gestures of generosity towards donations for dinner supplies. The generosity of the community is what makes living in the Blue Mountains so special,... its recognised and appreciated so very much by the Brigade. Like many brigades across Australia, we saw communities face danger, be affected or severely impacted by fire during that period of time. Our members saw it whilst being on a truck protecting properties and blacking out firegrounds, or when they were at the fire-station organising crews + sorting donated supplies and watching the news reports coming in. The communities affected are still in our thoughts whilst they continue on the road of recovery.

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 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.

04.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban is in place for the Blue Mountains for 24 hours from midnight.

03.01.2022 The latest information on the Blue Mountains fires.

02.01.2022 Thank you Warrimoo, for your ongoing support and generosity towards our Brigade. It was great to see you come up to the fire-station last Wednesday evening to find out whats happening around us and to discuss what you and your family will do if fire threatens you. We would like to make a special mention to My Sisters Keeper who, at the start of this month, provided us with 40 face masks for our members to use whilst on the fire-ground. The masks have been crowd-funded by members of the community and already been in use by crews on the fireground. Due to the large amounts of donations received last month, food and supplies are still in surplus and being put to good use by our crews. Well put a message out if we need anything.

01.01.2022 FYI: This post doesnt directly affect the community of Warrimoo; however, given the school holiday period, its vital the information is shared with any family and friends you know that could be in / around the vicinity of the South Coast this coming Saturday. Tourist Leave Zone South Coast Bush Fires Dangerous conditions for holiday makers on the South Coast of NSW this weekend... - Widespread Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the South Coast this Saturday 4 January 2020 - These will be dangerous conditions, the same or worse than New Years Eve - If you are holidaying on the South Coast, particularly the general area from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border as shown on the map, you need to leave before this Saturday - If you are planning to visit the South Coast this weekend, it is not safe. Do not be in this area on Saturday - For more information go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au With the widespread power and communications outages across the South Coast please share this information to as many affected people as possible.

01.01.2022 And were off! Warrimoo Bushfire Brigade annual Xmas Raffle has kicked off outside Supa IGA in Blaxland. Great prizes donated by many including: Little Knick Knacks Glenbrook Cons Continental Deli Glenbrook Florabella Hair Warrimoo... Lauren Monaghan Etsy store Susan Templeman MP And members of the Warrimoo community. Thanks to the volunteers who give up their time to sell tickets.

01.01.2022 The answer to todays Get Ready question on how to prepare a property for bushfire.... There are 5 simple steps to prepare a property for bush fires: 1. Trim overhanging trees and shrubs to stop the spread of fire. 2. Mow grass and remove the cuttings, have a cleared area around your home.... 3. Remove material that can burn, like wood piles and furniture. 4. Clear debris from your gutters to stop embers causing a fire. 5. Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses that can reach around your home and make sure youve got a reliable source of water. Remember, you need to prepare well beforehand as leaving it to the last minute is too late. Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.au