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Yanco Rural Fire Brigade

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24.01.2022 1. Ask R U OK? We all have a voice. So simple ask "R U OK?" or say "Hey mate, you don't seem your old self, what's up?" If the person says that they are ok, just respond with "I'm always here for you if you want to chat ok?".

23.01.2022 The whole emergency services community is mourning the loss of 4 police officers last night, who were tragically killed while performing their duties, sincere condolences to their families and colleagues. Rest in peace.

23.01.2022 Another lovely bunch of our volunteers are off again, these guys and gals will be making the most of the favourable conditions this week, creating and consolidating containment lines at the Dunn's Rd fire, good luck and stay safe as always!

23.01.2022 With forecast hot and windy weather for Friday & Saturday, the NSW RFS is urging harvest operators in the Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Na...rrandera local government areas to regularly check weather conditions to ensure they fall within guidelines before choosing to operate harvesters. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide

22.01.2022 A big thank you to the Leeton Soldiers Bridge Club for their donation of $1000 to our brigade, we are incredibly grateful for this donation which will be used towards equipment to better serve the community.

22.01.2022 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.

21.01.2022 We wanted to say a big "thank you" to the incredible firefighters and community members who have done so much over the last few months. It's been a mammoth effo...rt from firefighters from all agencies, across all states and territories, and from the US, Canada and NZ. And when we say a big thank you, we mean big. Thanks to a very kind donation of ad space from Silvercast, we've taken the message to a 70 foot high billboard in NYC! #ThankYouFiries

20.01.2022 Young Shakiah didn't want a Birthday party, she just wanted to put these snack packs together for the fire fighters. She put together a total of 43 back packs! Everyone yesterday on the Strike Team was so grateful and appreciative of her amazing effort. Thank you very much Shariah! Well done!

19.01.2022 INCREASED FIRE RISK THIS WEEKEND A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow for the MIA District, hot dry and windy conditions forecasted are increasing fire danger levels over the weekend. Machinery operators during the harvest are strongly encouraged to monitor conditions and refer to the grain harvesting guide. ... The guide can be found at: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide

19.01.2022 We shocked and saddened to hear of another firefighter passing overnight, this time a firefighter from Forest Fire Management in Victoria. Sincere condolences to their family, friends and colleagues, rest in peace.

19.01.2022 Suicide prevention is everyones business... concerned? suicidal? alone? depressed? make that call ... 1300 133 911

18.01.2022 Tonight during a special presentation, our members were recognised for their efforts throughout the devastating Black Summer bushfires last year, receiving the NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation and a commemorative hat.

18.01.2022 Our member Ross Beecham is off again to help down south, this time to Narooma, we may have lost count how many times he's been away, but his service has been greatly appreciated this service this fire season!

17.01.2022 After 240 days of fire activity, all major bushfires in NSW have now finally being declared inactive, what a mammoth effort that was, because of the scale of this event we would like to take this time to thank a few people in a post and reflect on this black summer that we have endured. This fire season has been devastating, to say its unprecedented is almost an understatement, with 25 people killed, 3 being our very own firefighters from NSWRFS and 3 american firefighters f...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Another batch of snack packs from the Leeton community safely delivered to Cooma today, the snack packs have been well received and will be used by many different agencies over the coming week as part of a coordinated bush fire suppression effort.

17.01.2022 Incident call: This afternoon Yanco was called out to a grass fire on Yeo Rd, crews arrived on scene to find a small grass fire surrounding a tree that was caused by lightning activity in our area, the fire was extinguished by crews from Fivebough Brigade and Yanco Brigade. If you see any unattended fires caused by lightning please call 000.

15.01.2022 Strike team #16 | Dunn's Rd Fire Today Yanco member Garnet Hawkins along with our category 7 fire truck are heading to Tumut with another MIA strike team to bolster crews already in the area ahead of the intensifying conditions predicted tomorrow.

13.01.2022 Strike Team #17 | Dunn's Road Fire Graeme Dunn, Hayden Dunn and Mark Alexander have headed to Tumut today, we wish a safe deployment for them and good luck.

11.01.2022 At the current time, permit burns in the MIA District are allowed to commence at midday instead of the usual 4pm. This is subject to change.

11.01.2022 Thanks so much! What an awesome community we have, our crews will never have to worry about going hungry with these lovely people supporting us.

11.01.2022 Today our Captain Pat O'Callaghan and Matt Murphy headed up to Cooma today with snack packs made by the lovely ladies in Leeton which was made up of donated goods from our community. Rhonda at the Cooma Fire Control Centre was over the moon with gratitude of our awesome community. Thank you to every human and organisation that contributed to this effort, we won't name everyone as we may forget someone, but you all know who you all are. And thank you to Tahlia and Scott from MIA District Office for making this all possible today. Thank you!

11.01.2022 If this Bureau of Meteorology rainfall forecast comes to fruition then this will be all of our Christmas, birthday, engagement, anniversary, wedding and graduation presents rolled into one. Fingers crossed.

10.01.2022 Welcome home thanks for all your work. Today Pat O'Callaghan and Travis Nelson are heading away as part of replacement crews for these guys (and gals). While the rain is welcome, these fires are still burning and this is likely to continue for some time, but hopefully this rainy weather stays around to change that.

10.01.2022 Thanks to our member, Jacob Sloan for giving up his Australia day this year to help fight these fires, that's as Aussie as it gets!

09.01.2022 Today marks the official end to the most devastating bush fire season in the states history. Firefighters have responded to more than 11,400 bush and grass fir...es that have burnt more than 5.5 million hectares, the equivalent of 6.2% of the state. 2,448 homes were destroyed however more than 14,400 were saved. Most tragically 25 lives were lost including those of three NSW RFS volunteers and 3 US aerial firefighters. The response of emergency services and the community over these months has been nothing short of amazing.

09.01.2022 Very High fire danger for the MIA tomorrow, no total fire ban.

08.01.2022 With an increased risk of grass fires, now is the time to start preparing your property and reducing the risk. One of the simplest way to do this is to put fire breaks in around your property. Effective fuel breaks can be achieved by grazing, slashing, ploughing or mowing, using summer fodder crops, herbicides or burning off. A few simple tips: Put fire breaks in place around assets and standing crops, as well as boundary fences. Check that your farm equipment is in good... repair and ready to deal with a fire should one occur. Be aware that when blades of slashers, mowers and similar equipment hit rocks or metal, sparks can ignite dry grass. Have a farm fire plan in place. These are available online (link below) or through the MIA District Office. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety See more

07.01.2022 Thank you to Frank Lucchese transport, Real Juice company and IQ spring water for the much appreciated pallet of water delivered to Yanco Station for our brigade and strike teams going out of area.

07.01.2022 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons have announced a state memorial service will be held on February 23 to remember those ...killed in the NSW bush fires, and in recognition of the work of our fire and emergency services from NSW, interstate and overseas. The service will be held at Qudos Bank Arena. More details will be announced in coming weeks, along with special thank you events for firefighters.

06.01.2022 The NSW Rural Fire Service is closely monitoring grass and crop growth. With growth like this there may be the potential for a significant grass fire season. This rainy and cooler period is a useful opportunity to update your bushfire survival plan for this coming season. These photos taken by ABC Western Plains' Lucy Thackray seven months apart.

06.01.2022 Today we serviced a RFS cat 2 air conditioner. Problem a/c not working. As per photo evaporator total blocked. Just a reminder please use recirculated air rather than fresh air during work on the fire grounds.

06.01.2022 The Australian Government has released an official app with the information you need to know about #Coronavirus #COVID19. Search Coronavirus Australia in the Apple App Store and on Google Play or visit www.australia.gov.au

05.01.2022 Attention Leetonians, Yanco-ites and surrounds Tomorrow the 1st of October the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will officially begin. This means no burning in the open without a permit.... For further information please call 02 6966 7800.

05.01.2022 Considering volunteering with the NSW RFS? Want to know more? Come along to our information session! To be held at the MIA District Office (20...0 Wakaden St, Griffith NSW) at 5.30pm this Tuesday the 4th of February 2020 No matter what your experience, there's a role for everyone! https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunt/volunteering-with-the-rfs

05.01.2022 Congratulations from us at Yanco, well deserved.

04.01.2022 Congratulations Graham!

03.01.2022 Due to a number of calls over the weekend we would like to remind people that there is a "park fire ban" in the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park for the duration of the bushfire danger period, no solid fuel fires are permitted. You may continue to use a gas barbeque as long as there is 2m cleared and there is adequate water supply in case of fire. For more information on national park fire bans or to check whether there is a fire ban, check out the National Parks webpage: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

02.01.2022 Thank you, Shane.

02.01.2022 Bush Fire Danger Period Over From Wednesday 1 April 2020, fire permits will no longer be required for the Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera Local Government Areas. Remember:... If you are planning to use fire in the open you must still notify your neighbours and either the NSW Rural Fire Service or Fire Rescue NSW. Your neighbours may be exposed to the smoke from your burn and may need to make preparations to avoid any negative impacts. Burning in the open is prohibited in some built up areas (urban areas), people should contact their local Council to determine whether approval is required for in your area. Heavy fines apply for the unsafe use of fire or if a fire escapes landholders who fail to notify fire authorities and neighbours may face fines of up to $5,500 and/or 12 months jail while escaped fires attract penalties of up to $110,000 and/or fire years jail To notify the RFS call the MIA FCC on 02 6966 7800 between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday to avoid a fire truck rolling down your driveway and avoid the possibility of fines

02.01.2022 Well that's the news we have all been waiting for, all fires in NSW are contained! Still a ways to go in the fire season, so we won't get complacent, but a big thank you to all the effort put in from our volunteers to get to this point. Let's hope it stays this way.

01.01.2022 There is a Total Fire Ban for the MIA District tomorrow (Northern Riverina, area 19 pictured) severe fire danger is forecasted due to hot, windy conditions.

01.01.2022 Just before 6am this morning crews were responded along with the Yanco Rural Fire Brigade to a house alight. On arrival crews found the rear of the house well a...light and worked to extinguish the fire. Thankfully due to a WORKING smoke alarm, the occupants were awoken from their sleep, alerted to the danger and able to evacuate the premises without injury. A good reminder to check your smoke alarm and ensure it is working, you never know when your life might depend on it. #smokealarmssavelives #onlyworkingsmokealarmssavelives #fireescapeplan