Tag: fire and rescue
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Global Ripple Op-Shop devastated by fire alongside two other businesses in Byron Bay
Its mission is to help those in need… but tonight a charity op shop in Byron Bay is facing its own hardship. Fire has devastated the store, incinerating all its stock… police, now investigating whether the inferno was deliberately lit. There’s now calls for community support with a fire fundraising page set-up.
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DRIVER ESCAPES INJURY IN TRUCK FIRE NEAR MOORLAND
Emergency services have praised a driver for acting quickly, when a fire broke out in his truck on the Pacific Highway. Lanes were closed, north of Taree, as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
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CALLS TO SAVE GOONELLABAH FIRE AND RESCUE STATION FROM CLOSURES
A proposal to close Goonellabah Fire and Rescue Station – during staff shortages – has raised eyebrows. The union says services should instead be boosted, as the region grows.
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DOG FREED FROM SEPTIC TANK
Spare a thought for Fire and Rescue who had a rough job freeing a dog that had fallen into a septic tank at Lisarow yesterday. Using specialised equipment, 13-year-old Bentley was soon handed back to his owners safe and well.
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CONCERNS OVER CENTRAL COAST BUSHFIRE TANKERS
Charmhaven’s Rural Fire Service Control Centre is now home to four new bushfire tankers. But concerns remain about how prepared the region is for future fire seasons, with plans to redistribute resources among its sister service, Fire and Rescue.
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CENTRAL COAST HOUSE FIRE SPIKE LEADS TO WINTER WARNING
There’s been a spike in house fires on the Central Coast, as the nights get cooler. Local firefighters are now urging us to brush up on basic safety, in and around the home, to avoid catastrophe.
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FIRE AND RESCUE TAKES OPEN DAY ONLINE
Protecting Central Coast residents is all in a day’s work for Fire and Rescue. So, amid the pandemic, the organisation made the tough call to close its doors to the public for its usual Open Day. Instead, crews kicked off a week-long campaign, online today, to get a glimpse at just what firies do.
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HOW FIRIES ARE TEACHING KIDS FIRE SAFETY IN THE PANDEMIC
With more people than ever before working and learning from home – it’s crucial Coasties know their fire safety. Fire and Rescue officers can’t get the message out in person, so the Terrigal crew has turned to the web.
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FIRE AND RESCUE CREWS BACK ON CENTRAL COAST AFTER NOWRA HORROR
You’ve seen the viral video… but there’s so much more to the story. Fire and Rescue crews were caught between the flames and had to protect themselves, fighting a fire at South Nowra on New Year’s Eve. On Thursday, they shared the full footage with NBN News reporter Sarah Iuliano as they returned to their…
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FIRE AND RESCUE TO OPEN DOORS SATURDAY
The Central Coast’s future firefighters will get glimpse of just what’s involved when Fire and Rescue opens its doors on Saturday. It’s hoped more people will sign up and serve.