we have *finally* gotten mdts installed in our brigade tankers, they aren't operational but it's not far off. I am running through the online training today and, well, it's not great
tonnes of repetition you need to go through to get modules ticked off, major things that are clearly misordered, and I have to wonder if it was even reviewed by a volunteer before it was pushed out
I continue to wonder how the service even maintains its rto status
https://www.flickr.com/photos/aenigmates/50789767096/ (cropped and brightened by a Commons editor) is used on the NSW Rural Fire Service article. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_South_Wales_Rural_Fire_Service
Not discussed in the article: that truck is delivering Fire Santa, who visits kids at farm gates in the leadup to Christmas.
Busy #nswrfs day today.
0900-1030: Firecall to smoke sighting in nearby valley. Turned out to be a smoke column on the other side of the district. Incident turned into impromptu NavEx. We nailed the target location for the truck that was responded to the other side. Their Captain was most appreciative on the radio.
1300-1630: Brigade training. Practice scenarios for upcoming district exercise. Gas bottle fire. Learnt new flame bending technique. Then EV battery fire on TOBAN day with flame escape into bush and spotting into houses.
***Total Fire Ban Sydney, parts NSW***
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 16 March, for the Greater Sydney, Central Ranges, Southern Ranges and Southern Slopes areas.
Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, with the Greater Sydney Region forecast to experience Extreme fire danger.
#RFS www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
#Sydney #NSW #sydneyweather #SydneyWeatherTooting #NSWRFS #NSWBushfires #totalfireban
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday 5 March, for the Northern Slopes area. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the North Western and Upper Central West Plains areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, with Extreme and High ratings throughout central NSW.
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday 15 January, for the Northern Riverina area. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, with parts of central and south western NSW forecast to experience High fire danger.
Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Remember to report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
As of 6pm today 27 December, there are currently 69 bush and grass fires across the state, with 36 not yet contained. A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow 28 December in Northern Slopes.
There has been approximately 120,000 lightning strikes in NSW in the last 24 hours which have ignited new bush and grass fires. It's important to report unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
For more information visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm
#NSWRFS #NSWfires #NSWWeather
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 28 December for the Northern Slopes area. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 8 November 2024 for the North Western, Upper Central West Plains, Greater Sydney Region and Illawarra/Shoalhaven areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, increasing the fire danger. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Take action now.
Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
#sydneywx #sydneyweathertoots #SydneyWeatherTooting #NSW #firebans #nsw #rfs #nswRFS
ADVICE: Niclins Rd Fire (Central Coast LGA)
Crews are on scene at a bushfire burning between Peats Ridge Rd and Wisemans Ferry Rd at Mangrove Mountain, within the Popran National Park.
Further crews are being sent to the fireground this morning ahead of the extreme fire danger conditions expected today.
There is currently is no property at threat, but residents in the area should continue to monitor conditions and stay up-to-date with information from the Hazards Near Me app and the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm
#NSW #nswRFS #bushfirres #NSWfires
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Bushfire Prediction for NSW, see link for other states.
Today, AFAC News released the Bushfire Seasonal Outlook for Spring. Given the current wet conditions and an uncertain rainfall forecast, NSW is expected to have generally normal fire potential across the season.
In many areas of the state, grass fuel loads remain high following good growth over recent years. Above average temperatures during Spring could lead to rapid drying and pose significant risk of fast moving grass fires.
While elevated fire risk this Spring is mainly associated with grassland areas, forested regions impacted by the 2019/20 fire season have recovered to a point where, if conditions become dry, they could once again sustain dangerous fires.
If you live, work or are travelling through bush fire prone areas make sure you know what you will do if threatened by fires. Review and discuss your bush fire survival plan.
#Austrailia #bushfires #NSWfires #RFS #NSWRFS
More details at: https://www.afac.com.au/docs/default-source/bushfire-seasonal-outlook/spring-2024/afac-seasonal-bushfire-outlook_spring-2024.pdf
#NSW
Total fire ban for Greater Sydney on Monday. -High fire Danger
Also for Illawarra/ Shoalhaven -Extreme fire Danger.
#fires #bushfires #NSWfires #rfs #NSWRFS #Sydneyweather #NSWbushfires
Today, another 67 Aussie fire specialists departed Sydney for the US to support local firefighters.
This follows an August 3rd contingent of almost 200 firefighting personnel from Australia and New Zealand who flew out to be deployed in California and its neighbouring states Oregon and Washington State.
#Firefighters #Australia #NewZealand #Wildfires #California #Oregon #WashingtonState #ParkFire #Aussie #Firies #NSWRFS #RFS
The RFS is aware of a landholder who is currently conducting a controlled sugar cane burn in the vicinity of Eviron Road, Duranbah. Fire agencies have received numerous Triple Zero calls regarding this burn, which is in close proximity to the M1 Motorway.
These burns are typically undertaken by farmers between June and November, before they harvest the cane, making it easier to process by removing the leaves and any excess organic material. Sugar cane fires can produce large smoke columns and are extremely visible.
If you are travelling through the area between the Tweed Shire and Clarence Valley, it is likely you'll spot sugar cane burning, please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.
The NSW RFS Large Air Tanker 'Marie Bashir' continues to support firefighting operations in California as crews battle the #ParkFire, now the states fourth largest fire in history. So far during this deployment, our LAT has delivered 2.5 million litres of retardant in support of CAL FIRE crews.
In coming days, firefighting personnel from Australia, including 23 #RFS members, will be deployed to the United States to support local crews with several significant fires burning on the West Coast.
With dangerous fire conditions currently being experienced across California, the NSW Rural Fire Service Large Air Tanker 'Marie Bashir' has had her busiest day ever.
Our LAT performed 17 drops on the #ParkFire, delivering more than 230,000 litres of retardant in support of the 1600 CAL FIRE personnel currently battling this blaze.
#ParkFire #NSWpol #NSWRFS #RuralFireService #Auspol #aussies
Tonight I received my 10 years long service medal with the #nswrfs
Deemed competent for SWR. ✅ #nswrfs
Rural Fire Service (RFS) confirms the death of a volunteer firefighter in the Walgett region.
The RFS volunteer was working on the Hudson Fire in the Walgett region when he was struck by a falling tree.
Fellow RFS members rendered first aid until ambulance crews arrived - the patient was then transported to a Lighting Ridge medical facility where he tragically passed away.
Commissioner Rogers has expressed his sincere sorrow at the passing of a dedicated volunteer who was helping to protect the community.
"This gentleman made the ultimate sacrifice. His tragic and untimely death is a solemn reminder about the dangers faced by our firefighters.”
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and firefighting colleagues at this terrible time. We are offering every assistance to his family and fellow brigade members.”
#RFS #Walget #NSWFires #NSWRFS #NSW #bushfires #Austrailia
