Waugoola RFS Brigade in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Waugoola RFS Brigade

Locality: Cowra, New South Wales, Australia

Address: 125 Airport Rd 2794 Cowra, NSW, Australia

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24.01.2022 Thank you Bunnings, for your support and donation

24.01.2022 NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE and other emergancy services shared a sign of appretiation with patches and badges to captain of SPECTRUM OF THE SEAS ship for putting on a great function over 10,000 have attended this thank you cruise. We thank you, even though you are thanking us. May you sail home safely.

22.01.2022 Pop on down to the local Railway Hotel, fantastic venue supporting local volunteers, option of a brilliant feed and may even win the raffle.

22.01.2022 From Waugoola Station we say thank you to all who have served our great Country, and to those that still do. Lest We Forget.

22.01.2022 With great sadness, we have to say goodbye to 3 more heros we appreciate your service to the Rural Fire Service, May you all rest in paradise, put your boots up and have a cold beer we will take it from here. Condolences from Waugoola Rural Fire Brigade.

20.01.2022 Waugoola Members attending the Anzac March and dawn service 2021.

18.01.2022 Deputy Karina and Captain Jason accepting a donation cheque from Cowra Bowling Club. Thankyou for your ongoing support.

13.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE There are a few changes that have taken place with the way the Waugoola Rural Fire Brigade will operate that you may notice. We hope you understand and can help us through the next few weeks/months.... Some of the changes include: We have cancelled all non essential courses, weekly training nights, community engagements and activities not associated with emergency response to help keep our members healthy and able to respond to any call-outs & emergencies as they arise. If you visit our station for any non life threatening issues we are not going to be able to let you in. You may notice our fire trucks with members sitting inside or keeping well away from members of the public. We are not being rude but rather are minimising the amount of contact with the community and other emergency services. This also applies to greeting you with a handshake. We would like to, but just can't currently. We won't be able to show your kids our trucks or stations. We are doing a lot of hard work Behind the scenes to continously decontaminate our trucks, uniforms and Stations to ensure our dedicated members and our community are protected and that we are able to maintain our 24\7 - 365 day response capability. Thanks for the support, it's been a long few months...we could not do this without everyones support.

13.01.2022 A TOTAL FIRE BAN HAS BEEN DECLARED FOR SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2020. THIS BAN COMES INTO FORCE AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND RUNS FOR 24HOURS. WE ARE NO 10 ON THE MAP BELOW.

13.01.2022 CANOBOLAS GUMTREE MEETINGS

10.01.2022 More awesome donations.

09.01.2022 Together, we've been through a lot lately. This Australia Day, we want to recognise all the men and women who have worked so hard to protect our communities. An...d we want to thank everyone for working together and supporting one another when times are tough. Despite so much tragedy recently, let's take a moment to celebrate the things that make Australia great. Happy Australia Day.

08.01.2022 Cowra and the surrounding areas. There is , 123 BURNS ARE PLANNED OVER THE EASTER WEEKEND IN THE ZONE. WE ARE LETTING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC KNOW THAT SMOKE WILL BE VISIBLE OVER THIS TIME... AND TO CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY ONLY. Have a lovely Easter from all at Waugoola Rural Fire Service If travelling over these holidays please travel safely and remember to stop revive to survive every 2 hours.

06.01.2022 Check in on your mates, your family! You just never know.

05.01.2022 These are just some of the items getting raffled tonight down at Railway Hotel, don't be shy drop on by grab a cold drink or a hot meal and go try your luck in the raffle.

05.01.2022 As of 31/03/2020 there will be no more permits required for burn offs etc although. There is still a protocol to follow Notify neighbours and Canobolas fire control on 02 6363 6666 24hrs prior. ... Follow common sense and safety and still be aware of your surroundings. This is for rural advice.

05.01.2022 Brigade is loving the community spirit, all donations have been greatly appretiated.

04.01.2022 STANDING DOWN - WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has announced he will take up a new role from next month, ending his role as Commis...ioner. You can read his message to volunteers and staff below. Evening All I am writing to you all tonight to advise that I will be concluding my tenure as Commissioner NSW Rural Fire Service, at the end of this month. The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian will be announcing tomorrow morning, the creation of a new NSW Government agency, Resilience NSW. The Premier will also confirm, effective 1st May, that I’ll be taking up the role of Commissioner, Resilience NSW and Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management, in the newly created agency. As most of you are aware, I have very proudly served in the RFS for more than 35 years now, as both a volunteer and salaried member, including just over 12 years as Commissioner. Like so many other members, the NSW RFS has been a significant and rewarding part of my life. I am firmly of the view that one of the most important decisions leaders need to make, at all levels of an organisation and especially for CEOs, is the decision for when it’s time for change and renewal. I have always sought to ensure that I didn’t outstay my relevance or welcome in whatever role I’ve had and after considerable personal contemplation, as well as discussions with Lisa and my family, I believe the time is right both personally and organisationally. This has been an extremely challenging and difficult decision, as only those closest to me will ever truly know, but the most important and necessary decisions usually are. The changes and improvements I’ve observed and experienced over my decades with the NSW RFS have simply been extraordinary and thank goodness. To me, this was so profoundly evident during this past fire season. Despite facing the worst bush fire season in our State’s history, the NSW RFS and its leadership of coordinated fire fighting is the strongest it has ever been. I’m extremely proud to have been a part of such an extraordinary organisation, full of passionate and dedicated people who constantly strive for improvement and betterment. I want to thank everyone, volunteer and salaried alike, for your support, professionalism and camaraderie during my time with the Service and in particular, my tenure as Commissioner. The recent fire season, and the extraordinary efforts of so many of our people, underlines the very high standard with which the NSW RFS operates and is seen throughout the community. There is no doubt we’ve all been affected in some way by the events of this last bush fire season but that’s simply because we care. We care about each other and we care about the people of NSW and that’s a good thing, it’s actually a great thing. Of course, without volunteers there is no RFS. There is something truly special about women and men who, for the want of nothing in return, so selflessly and passionately give of their time to serve and protect their local community. I truly and sincerely thank all our volunteers for their unwavering dedication and commitment to serving and protecting their local communities and those further afield, as well as all their salaried counterparts who tirelessly work to ensure they are able to do so as safely and effectively as possible. It is this organisation wide commitment and focus on volunteers and volunteerism that makes the NSW RFS so special. I also want to thank, Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers, Senior Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald and EDs, Trina Schmidt and Stephen O’Malley, our Directors, as well as Jo and Michelle in my office who have to put up with me more than anyone else. I’ve been fortunate to have surrounded myself with extraordinary people that are the very best in their field and importantly, who come together as a strong and unified team. Our focus is always to lead the very best we can, in the interests of all our members and the people of NSW. I thank them for their support, candour, insights and guidance but most importantly, for their dedication, loyalty and commitment to making a difference. I had scheduled so many events and activities across NSW over the next two months and had hoped to touch base with as many of you as possible before I left. Unfortunately, this awful COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for all of us right now. We must all assist in saving lives by ensuring we follow the guidance of authorities, particularly with sanitation, safe distancing and limited movement. I will certainly try to be in touch with as many of you as I can before I leave. Hopefully the team will be able to facilitate some on-line staff meeting or catch-ups. I will retain my mobile phone number and will remain in contact with the RFS in my new role. Don’t be surprised if I drop in to an RFS facility whilst I’m out and about to bludge a cup of tea and/or a quick chat. Thank you all again. Sincerely Shane

04.01.2022 Thank you Kumiai Ryu for your fundraising donation to our station. We applaud and appreciate your generosity.

03.01.2022 This is Great news for Waugoola RFS, advancing out fire fighting capabilities from our station to provide air support a lot quicker and more efficient. Looking to be a great setup.

01.01.2022 Pop on down to the Railway hotel meet some of our members selling raffle tickets. Tonights prizes on offer to win. Are 2x roast tray packs locally purchased.... 2x Mixed trays locally purchased. Come support WAUGOOLA RFS. All proceeds go to Waugoola RFS members to purchase certain fire fighting PPE.