Yanderra Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade in Yanderra, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Yanderra Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Yanderra, New South Wales

Address: 27 Remeberance Driveway 2574 Yanderra, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.yanderra.rfsa.org.au

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25.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Thursday 26th November 2020 is HIGH

24.01.2022 We would to wish everybody a very happy Easter. Stay safe in your isolation.

22.01.2022 Sunday 18 October 2020 Fire Danger Rating is Low-Moderate

19.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Thursday 26th November is HIGH. Please Note: ALL Fire Permits have been suspended Until Further Notice

18.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE ON THE MORTON FIRE: Posted at 2000 on 5.2.2020 The status of the Morton Fire was declared at 'Patrol' at 2000 this evening

18.01.2022 UPDATE ON THE GREEN WATTLE CREEK FIRE including the new BANNABY FIRE: Posted at 1535 on 4.2.2020 The Green Wattle Creek (GWC) fire is now at 'patrol' status.... Local crews have today patrolled the Wanganderry Sector of the GWC fire to locate and attend to any hot spots to make safe. These crews are being supported by aviation resources. A new fire which was started by lightning is burning in the Newfoundland Rd and Guineacor Creek Firetrail area and to the ESE of Guineacor Creek. Local RFS and NPWS crews are in attendance and are undertaking containment strategies. This new fire has run into a previuos burnt area of the GWC fire however has a significant area of uncontained fire edge. Residents in the Bannaby area are advised to not become complacent and remember the following three important messages: 1 - Continue to monitor the situation and progress of the fire 2 - Have an up to date Bush Fire Survival Plan that ALL members of the family are familiar with if impacted by fire 3 - Be prepared to act quickly if the situation changes

18.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Sunday 22nd November is HIGH

17.01.2022 The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence tomorrow (1 September 2020) in 21 local government areas. This means land owners and land managers in these are...as must now obtain a free Fire Permit from their local fire authority before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns. Even if you’ve been using fire for many years, safe burning is your responsibility. Contact your local Fire Control Centre to obtain your free Fire Permit and follow its conditions. Heavy fines apply for the unsafe use of fire or if your fire escapes. Don’t be the fire risk to your community. Use fire safely. For further information about the BFDP and Fire Permits, go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

16.01.2022 The #FDR for Tuesday 17th November 2020 is LOW-MODERATE

16.01.2022 Friday 16 October 2020 Fire Danger Rating is Low-Moderate

15.01.2022 For the first time since early July 2019, there are currently no active bush or grass fires in NSW. That’s more than 240 days of fire activity for the state. Photo: Wolter Peeters. SMH

15.01.2022 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 www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare #getreadyweekend #nswrfs

14.01.2022 Hi everyone, Monday 16th November 2020 has a ‘Very High’ Fire Danger Rating #FDR with All Permits Suspended.

14.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Friday 20th November 2020 is HIGH

13.01.2022 RFS APPRECIATIVE OF THE ASSISTANCE GIVEN BY TRANSPORT HERITAGE NSW DURING RECENT BUSHFIRES. The Southern Highlands Team of the NSW RFS would like to express its... gratitude for the assistance and cooperation of the Rail Transport Museum located in Thirlmere and in particular to the Rail Operations Manager, Daniel Page. Inspector David Stimson, Community Safety Officer of the SHT and also part of the Green Wattle Creek Incident Management Team (IMT) explains: After the Green Wattle Creek fire crossed Lake Burragorang and impacted on parts of Oakdale the IMT Planning Team went into full swing looking at the potential paths and likely future impacts of the fire. I told the Team about the fires of 2000 and 2001 where the local Balmoral Captain of the day, also a member of the Rail Transport Museum, had arranged for three water ‘gins’ to be shunted from Thirlmere to Balmoral to boost the local water capability. I was then tasked with contacting the Rail Operations Manager, Daniel Page, to see how they could assist with this current fire. Daniel immediately agreed to do everything he could and the next day advised that the Museum would provide 3 ‘gins’ but the track condition prevented the movement from going beyond Buxton. The transfer movement took place the next day and the ‘gins’ remained at Buxton until they were no longer required. During their stay in the siding at Buxton they were the source of much needed water particularly on the day that the fire took its run through Balmoral, Buxton and Bargo. When the Currowan fire started to move north towards the Shoalhaven River and the potential of the fire crossing the river became real I suggested to the Planning Team that we look again at boosting water capability particularly in Wingello as it was the only station that still had usable sidings. Daniel was again contacted and the request put to him. As he explained this movement had a lot more barriers as it would be a main line movement. Again he came good and the arrangements put in place. [There is a short video of the arrival and shunting of the ‘gins’ at Wingello with this post. Excuse the voices of a couple of railway ‘gunzels’ standing near the camera] It was agreed that two of the vehicles would be placed at Wingello and the other at Bundanoon As it turned out this was a great move as the water supply was heavily used on the night of the fire impact into Wingello and for several days later. This great relationship with the Rail Transport Museum resulted in the supplement of much needed water for fire fighting and whilst we may not see fires of the same magnitude for some time I’m confident that they would step up again given similar requests. #thnsw #nswrailmuseum

13.01.2022 This weekend is Get Ready Weekend. If anyone needs information, please dm us and we can get information to you. Alternatively send us an email [email protected]. We will post more information shortly. Stay safe everyone.

09.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Sunday 29th November is VERY HIGH and a TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared

08.01.2022 A very special day today - with the State Memorial for those affected by the recent bush fires. Six pairs of boots were placed on a shrine, remembering the thr...ee NSW RFS volunteers and three American aircrew who died this season. Family of community members lit candles in memory of those killed. Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said - 25 lives have been taken by fire this bush fire season. Each one of those is a story of grief, profound loss and great sadness of lives cut short and of families being changed forever. Nans and Pops, Mums and dads, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters loved ones, colleagues and mates all much loved and valued members of our community. Each one, will remain a reminder of the terrible events of this bush fire season. Pics: Brendan Read

08.01.2022 BREAKING: GREEN WATTLE CREEK AND MORTON FIRES EXTINGUISHED! The Green Wattle Creek fire burned more than 278 000 hectares while the Morton fire burned more than... 17 000 hectares after forming when the Currowan fire jumped the Shoalhaven River in early January. Widespread rain in New South Wales is expected to extinguish all bushfires in the state by the end of the week, according to the NSW Government. Emergency Services Minister David Elliott says just 17 fires remain alight after several days of heavy rain. Among those which have already been extinguished are the Gospers Mountain fire to Sydney's north-west, and the Currowan fire on the south coast.

07.01.2022 CURROWAN FIRE OUT Thank you to the tireless crews who worked 74 long days! The rain is such a welcome relief, there are plenty of dams across the state which will be full for the first time in a long time thanks to this downpour!

07.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Saturday 28th November 2020 is VERY HIGH

05.01.2022 Today’s Fire Danger Rating is VERY HIGH

05.01.2022 UPDATE ON THE MORTON FIRE [TALLONG AREA] Posted at 1510 on 4.2.2020 The Status of the Morton Fire remains at 'contained' and has a burnt area of 23,005 ha.... Today local crews have been conducting patrols to locate and manage any hot spots in the area between Funnels Creek Fire Trail and Blues Point Rd.. Fire activity has been minimal. Ground crews will be supported by aviation resources. The Currowan 2 fire [opposite Long Point] continues slowly to back down to the Shoalhaven River. A Remote Area Firefighting Team (RAFT) is working in this area today and are being supported by aviation resources. This fire HAS NOT crossed the Shoalhaven River.

05.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Wednesday 26th February is VERY HIGH. All FIRE PERMITS are SUSPENDED.

02.01.2022 Today’s Fire Danger Rating is HIGH

02.01.2022 The FIRE DANGER RATING for Wednesday 2nd December is LOW-MODERATE Please note that ALL Fire Permits are SUSPENDED until further notice

02.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY DWELLERS AND LAND OWNERS IN BOTH THE WOLLONDILLY AND WINGECARRIBEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS REGARDING THE ISSUING OF FIRE PERMITS...: Posted at 1520 on Friday 14.2.2020 Effective from Monday 17.2.2020 FIRE PERMITS will be issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service till the end of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period [31.3.2020]. PLEASE NOTE: There are significant differences regarding the authority to burn between the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee LGA's and persons who are intending to undertake pile burning should make themselves aware of the applicable conditions. WOLLONDILLY LGA: To undertake pile burning activities within the Wollondilly LGA property dwellers and landowners MUST first obtain an 'Approval to Burn' from the Wollondilly Shire Council [ph 4677 1100] followed by a 'Fire Permit' issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service [obtainable by contacting the local brigade]. Both documents must be available to show to an RFS Officer if the RFS has been dispatched through a Triple Zero Call '000' to the property undertaking the pile burning activity. ALL conditions on both documents MUST be strictly adhered to. Further information is available at https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/ho/features/burning-off/ WINGECARRIBEE LGA: Wingecarribee Shire Council grants an 'Approval to Burn' to properties that are greater than 4000 square metres and are not zoned as Medium Density (R3). To establish if your property complies go to https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au//pollution-inf/backyard-burning and click on the Online Interactive Map. Property dwellers and landowners are also required to have been issued with a Fire Permit by the NSW RFS [or by Fire+Rescue NSW if the property is within their area] and the Fire Permit must be available to show to an RFS Officer [or FRNSW Officer] if the RFS [or FRNSW] has been dispatched through a Triple Zero Call '000' to the property undertaking the pile burning activity. Fire Permits are available by contacting your local RFS or FRNSW station. ALL conditions on the Fire Permit MUST be strictly adhered to. For further information and advice please contact one of our District Offices: Wollondilly District Office 65 Bridge St PICTON NSW 4677 7000 Wingecarribee District Office cnr Etheridge and Priestley Sts MITTAGONG NSW 4868 5500

01.01.2022 UPDATE ON THE MORTON FIRE [WINGELLO TO MERYLA] Posted at 1415 on 4.2.2020 The Status of the Morton Fire remains at 'contained' and has a burnt area of 23,005 ha.... Local crews have been conducting patrols to locate and manage any hot spots. Fire activity has been minimal.