Vision Valley Hosts The Fire Brigade, and So Much More
Whilst there has been a break between publications, Arcadia has been very busy. Earlier this year Arcadia hosted a very large training exercise at Vision Valley conference centre run by the Wesley Mission, right here in Arcadia. The training exercise saw 6 brigades attend from Arcadia, Galston, Dural, Middle Dural, Cherrybrook and our friends at […]
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade
On Saturday 26th May, we conducted our last hazard reduction of the season, between O’Hara’s Creek Road and Cranstons Road. Nine other brigades assisted – Glenhaven, Glenorie, Sackville North, Wisemans‘s Ferry, Hillside, Annangrove, Round Corner, Kenthurst and North Rocks. The Hills Mobile Communications Unit, also staffed by volunteers, provided on the spot radio communications. Many […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Pile burns If you are planning a pile burn soon and are unsure over the rules, as a reminder permits for pile burns are required ALL year-round. Please make sure you contact your appropriate council for advice on a permit. NSW RFS Fire Control and your neighbours must also be notified, and piles must adhere […]
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News
Members of our Brigade are currently busy almost every weekend with hazard reductions. Although the smokey air is unpleasant, burning the bush to reduce the fuel load is the most efficient way of reducing the risk of future bushfires. The RFS employs strategies to minimise harm, opting to carry out low, medium or high intensity […]
Middle Dural Fire Brigade News
Members of the Middle Dural Fire Brigade have helped to contain the bushfire between Menai and the Holsworthy army base which started on Saturday 14th April. Almost 2,500 hectares of bush burned before the blaze was brought under control, and as we go to press, huge plumes of angry smoke still reach skyward, RFS crews […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Holsworthy Fires Mid-April Galston RFB formed part of a strike team sent down to Alfords Point region to assist in fighting the massive fire raging out of control through thick bushland. Galston formed part of a line of fire trucks five kilometres long on Heathcote Road in an attempt to hold it off. The unseasonably […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
The Hills Strike Team to Holsworthy Range Fire Glenorie Brigade were paged at 10:30pm to immediately respond with many other brigades from The Hills District to assist with property protection at Sandy Point. The team had to deal with very strong winds and erratic fire behaviour along with a number of other strike teams from […]
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News
We came to the end of the fire season at the end of March. From April, conditions for lighting fires differ depending on whether you live in The Hills Shire, or Hornsby, so check with your local fire captain (Middle Dural, Len Best 0408220705). The coming months are ideal for clearing hazardous vegetation prior to burning or mulching, rather than […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Crew Leader Training Members of the Galston Brigade are always looking for opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills within the organisation. Throughout the year members will often complete additional levels of training in both operational and non-operational areas. We currently have four members completing their Crew Leader training. Once successful, it will give them […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
Congratulations James and Kathleen As this goes to print our Community Engagement coordinator James Wicking is on his honeymoon with his beautiful bride Kathleen. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate James and Kathleen and wish them all the very best for their future together. The team will attend Glenorie Markets and are […]
