Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade in Winmalee, New South Wales | Fire station

Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Winmalee, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4754 1322

Address: 502A Hawkesbury Road Winmalee 2777 Winmalee, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Normally at this time of year, you see us conduct our annual doorknock. Given the generosity of the community during the past fire season and considering the hard times the current pandemic has brought to many families, we have decided to do a letterbox drop of our calendar instead of the normal doorknock. If you would still like to donate, options are included with the calendar, or you can private message us for details.... Once again, thank you for your support and generosity.

25.01.2022 This afternoons street meets will be kicking off shortly, come and see us to talk about all things bushfire preparation! This afternoon we will be available at the following locations until 3.30pm: * Winmalee Station, 502a Hawkesbury Rd... * Yellow Rock Station, Singles Ridge Rd * Corner of Lindfield Ave and Whitecross Rd Can’t make a meeting but have questions? Send us a private message here and we will get back to you. These meetings will be COVID safe and a number of restrictions will be in place: * Physical distancing, please keep 1.5 metres apart * Numbers are restricted to 20 people, including our members. If you arrive and are asked to wait aside, please do not be offended we are simply abiding by the rules * Unfortunately we will not be able to allow the trucks and gear to be inspected by the next generation of firefighters #getreadyweekend

24.01.2022 Last Night Winmalee 1Alpha & 1Bravo (Heavy Tankers), Winmalee 7 (Light Tanker) and Winmalee Pumper were responded to multiple storm related calls across the areas of Hawkesbury Heights, Winmalee, Yellow Rock, Springwood and Warrimoo. We were assisted by numerous other NSW Rural Fire Services Brigades and NSW Police Rescue. Our well trained Volunteers were faced with many challenges, and finished for the night at 230am in the morning. ... If you find you have storm damage from the storm last night, and need assistance please call the NSW SES on 132500 or in a life threatening situation call 000. #nswrfs #nswstorms #stormdamage #nswses

24.01.2022 The Huntley Grange hazard reduction is in. Crews have worked hard to put the burn in and to mop it up. A NPWS drone has flown over the burn area this afternoon, allowing confirmation that the area is secure. For your safety please keep out of the burnt area. Falling branches and trees may occur for sometime and may be hazardous. The public walking tracks surrounding the burn will remain closed for now. ... A big thank you to the surrounding residents who allowed access through their properties. Thank you to firefighters from NSWFR and brigades from surrounding districts and Blue Mountains for getting the HR in and secure. Also, thanks to BMCC staff for their assistance. The burn will be patrolled for some days. Small amounts of smoke may be visible from time to time coming up from the centre of the burn area. Should you see an unattended fire please call triple zero.

24.01.2022 **TOTAL FIRE BAN 29/11/2020** Due to the hot dry conditions predicted today there is a total fire ban in place, the Fire Danger Rating is Severe. Stay informed and up to date https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/stay-up-to-date... #nswrfs #prepareactsurvive #bushfiredangerperiod #fireplan

24.01.2022 Due to hot temperatures and low humidity today, the fire danger rating is Very High. Regardless of the recent rain, you should not be complacent about preparing yourself, family and property for the impact of a fire. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/... #nswrfs #prepareactsurvive #bushfiredangerperiod #fireplan

23.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 **Update 6pm: Thanks to the great work of firefighters and pilots working in very difficult conditions, the fire at Faulconbridge has been downgraded to Advice. The threat to homes has eased. Crews will remain on scene for the next few hours.** Updates at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inf/major-fire-updates/mfu

20.01.2022 Due to the weather, todays meetings will only take place at our Winmalee Station, 502A Hawkesbury Rd 9:30am - 11:30am and again at 1.30pm-3.30pm. Come and see us to talk about all things bushfire preparation! Heres some photos of yesterdays events, thank you to those who were able to stop by and have a chat.... This meeting will be COVID safe and a number of restrictions will be in place: * Physical distancing, please keep 1.5 metres apart * Numbers are restricted to 20 people, including our members. If you arrive and are asked to wait aside, please do not be offended we are simply abiding by the rules * Unfortunately we will not be able to allow the trucks and gear to be inspected by the next generation of firefighters #getreadyweekend

20.01.2022 If there is a fire in Winmalee you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website, on the radio and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. What will be your sign for putting your fire plan into action? #getreadyweekend

17.01.2022 Winmalee 1A and NSW Police have investigated a land slip on the Hawkesbury Road Bends, at Hawkesbury Heights. Crews have removed rocks and debris. The road is Open. Please drive to conditions.

16.01.2022 Yesterday our new Pumper was officially handed over to our Captain. In attendance were Inspector Nick Medianik (Blue Mountains District Manager), Assistant Commissioner Jason Heffernan, Trish Doyle MP, Mayor Cr Mark Greenhill, Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and Blue Mountains Cr Mick Fell, along with some of our volunteers.

15.01.2022 Last week was Superhero day at a local preschool, and a local fan of ours went dressed as a firefighter. Well done Everlie, you looked amazing! Thanks to Everlie’s mum Brooke for sharing the photos with us. They made our day!

15.01.2022 FYI Only a Blackout is currently occurring for areas of Winmalee, Yellow Rock and Hawkesbury Heights. Time to restore unknown.

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 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

13.01.2022 Today's street meetings are about to kick off, come and see us to talk about all things bushfire preparation! These meetings will be COVID safe and a number of restrictions will be in place: * Physical distancing, please keep 1.5 metres apart... * Numbers are restricted to 16 members of the public at a time. If you arrive and are asked to wait aside, please do not be offended we are simply abiding by the rules * Please register when you arrive. We will have a QR code available for you to use or add your name to our written list * Unfortunately we will not be able to allow the trucks and gear to be inspected by the next generation of firefighters #getreadyweekend

13.01.2022 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. #getreadyweekend

13.01.2022 You know the alert levels of Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning. The way these are displayed on the NSW RFS 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. #nswrfs #firesnearmeapp #firesnearmensw

11.01.2022 From today through to Monday, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are undertaking fire trail maintenance in the Yellow Rock area. Yellow Rock Trail and Yellow Rock Lookout will be closed. Hawkesbury Lookout on Hawkesbury road remains open. To find out more about park closures and management, visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au//yellow-rock-loo/local-alerts

11.01.2022 Some of our members were out assisting with the Bulls Camp hazard reduction burn today in Woodford #hazardreduction #winmaleerfs #prepared... #rfs See more

11.01.2022 Early next month we say farewell to one of our long serving members. Tony, we thank you for your dedication and 27 years of service to the Brigade, the community of Winmalee and the wider Blue Mountains community and wish you all the best for your big move to Canberra. Last night our new District Manager Nick Medianik was in attendance at our monthly meeting to present Tony with a plaque.

10.01.2022 The Springwood hazard reduction is going well, with crews working throughout the night last night. The burn is within containment lines and work will continue throughout the day. There will be smoke and increased emergency service vehicle activity during operations, so please exercise caution when traveling in the area. Please only report unattended fires to 000.... Should residents have any questions, Community Liaison Officer’s will be in the vicinity. Thank you to other RFS and Fire & Rescue crews who are assisting with this hazard reduction.

10.01.2022 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 to bush fires? #getreadyweekend

08.01.2022 Due to this evenings storm event, along with the power outages, there are a number of fallen trees and fallen power lines throughout the area. **Please keep away from fallen trees and power lines. ** Please be careful on the roads, traffic has built up and there are several road closures. There are also a number of emergency services vehicles moving through the area. ... For storm damage call NSW SES 132 500 For emergencies call 000 Keep up to date with the power outage http://www.endeavourenergy.com.au Keep up to date with road closures https://www.livetraffic.com/

07.01.2022 Yesterday 12 new members successfully completed their Basic Firefighting assessment. These new members had an interesting start to their training with COVID appearing after only a few training sessions at the beginning of the year. Congratulations and welcome! We look forward to you joining us at training and on the fireground.

05.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast heat wave conditions to affect much of NSW until at least next Tuesday. This will increase the fire risk across much of State with Very High and Severe fire danger likely on the weekend for many areas including the Blue Mountains. Plan and Prepare to Survive. Visit https://www.myfireplan.com.au #nswrfs #prepareactsurvive #bushfiredangerperiod #fireplan

05.01.2022 Winmalee and Faulconbridge RFBs undertook some joint motor vehicle accident training with Blue Mountains Police Rescue yesterday. It was valuable training, with RFS members training in fire protection, casualty assistance skills, and supporting Police Rescue whilst they undertake their rescue role. Thank you to Blue Mountains Police Rescue, we really appreciate the great working relationship.

04.01.2022 We would like to congratulate the 7 people awarded the Blue Mountains Citys highest honour - ‘Free Citizens of the City’ today. Amongst those awarded was Superintendent Greg Wardle who was the Incident Controller for the bushfires that occurred in the mountains during 2019/20. Greg’s exemplary leadership saw an incredibly coordinated firefighting effort and gave us confidence that the mountains was in the best hands that we could have hoped for at the time.... Greg was supported by an incident management team, which included colleagues from NPWS and NSW Fire and Rescue. One of the Deputy Incident Controllers was RFS Inspector Rob Vinzenz. Rob was also one of the 7 to be recognized today. Rob is a strong supporter of Blue Mts RFS volunteers all year round and tirelessly devotes his time to the coordination of the district. Thank you to the new Freecitizens for your exceptional leadership and commitment to our community. Photos courtesy of Mayor Mark Greenhill

04.01.2022 The hazard reduction in Springwood is underway. There will be smoke and increased emergency service vehicle activity during operations, so please exercise caution when traveling in the area. Please only report unattended fires to 000. Should residents have any questions, Community Liaison Officer’s will be in the vicinity. ... Thank you to other RFS and Fire & Rescue crews who are assisting with this hazard reduction.

03.01.2022 Tuesday 4 May 2021 is St Florian's Day, a very special day for those in the firefighting family. St Florian’s Day is named after the Patron Saint of firefighters and is traditionally the day where we come together to recognise our volunteers and staff who have gone above and beyond showing incredible acts of bravery in protecting the community or delivering the highest level of commitment to the Service that is worthy of special recognition. In all cases, the recipients are... nominated by their peers, which makes receiving an award on St Florian’s Day even more significant and special. Please join us to recognise our members as worthy recipients of the Commissioner’s Certificate of Commendation (Unit), along with all the recipients of awards and thank them for their ongoing commitment to the Service and the community. Details of all recipients can be found https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-me/st-florians-day-2021

03.01.2022 Today sees the Fire Danger Rating at Very High for the first time this fire season in the Blue Mountains. Regardless of the recent rain, you should not be complacent about preparing yourself, family and property for the impact of a fire. https://www.myfireplan.com.au/... #nswrfs #prepareactsurvive #bushfiredangerperiod #fireplan

02.01.2022 There are some simple things you can do around your property to prepare it against the risk of fire. Do you know the top 5 actions to make your property safer? #getreadyweekend

02.01.2022 Today’s Fire Danger Rating for the Greater Sydney Region including Blue Mountains is Very High. #nswrfs #prepareactsurvive #firedangerrating #bushfiredangerperiod #fireplan