GLENORIE RFS news
Incidents The Brigade has attended a number of incidents, including a fire on council land next to our station. With the current weather conditions, multiple Brigades are being dispatched to each call to ensure there are sufficient resources available to deal with the incident. Have fire, will travel Deputy Captain Craig Whiteman volunteered to join […]
Come and get ready with Arcadia
On Saturday the 22nd September from 11am – 3pm the station will be open for the Get Ready Weekend. This initiative aims to prepare you, your family, and your community for the upcoming fire season. Arcadia has been busy, planning away, to offer you an informative and inclusive event. Come for a BBQ, and have […]
Official start to Bush Fire Season broughT forward
NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) advises the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period has been brought forward and will commence on 1st September 2018, one month ahead of the usual commencement date. Inspector Rolf Poole, Acting District Manager said, “The early start to the Bush Fire Danger Period is a result of the current drought […]
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News
We have had a run of glorious weather, but dry and very windy, so once again, the fire season is here. Our Brigade went to several fires in winter, one a pile burn that got away. We also finished off the Wyoming Road hazard reduction, next to Langford Road. Many thanks to members of other […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Horse rescue Galston’s finest firies were called to assist with the rescue of a horse trapped in a local creek. Galston RFB worked with FRNSW brigades from Castle Hill and Blacktown, and a Horse Rescue expert from Hawkesbury SES. We provided extra hands and assistance pumping water. The horse was eventually pulled to safety. Great […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
Recruitment We are currently recruiting for new members to join the Brigade. With more people moving in to the area the needs of the community are increasing and we need members to be able to assist when we are called. We are especially interested in those people who are new to the area, as the […]
Arcadia is Getting Ready
The Get Ready Weekend is nearly upon us, and Arcadia has been busily planning an informative, inclusive, and exciting day for the residents of Arcadia and its surrounds. We will be opening up our station from 11am on September 22nd, where we will be engaging with our locals on the bush fire hazards and risks […]
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News
One of the Brigade’s ongoing issues concerns pile burning. Our members are happy to help residents with those piles, if they need assistance. However, their contents are frequently frustrating, particularly if a machine has been used to push the material together. Not in The Hills Shire, not in Hornsby Shire, nowhere across this wide brown […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
Pile Burns Being out of Fire Season residents are permitted to carry out Pile Burns on their property without a Fire Safety Permit in the Hills District. If you are in the Hornsby Council district you will need an EPA Certificate. There are a number of rules around carrying out a Pile Burn and the […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Gorge Diesel Spill The Galston Gorge was closed in both directions for part of the day in mid-June. Galston RFB and local brigades assisted emergency services and the RMS in a large clean-up operation after a truck crashed into the bridge at the bottom of the gorge, damaging the bridge and the truck’s fuel tank. […]
