Tag: RFS
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MidCoast Council joins stance against RFS assets on local government books
MidCoast Council has joined a growing stance… fighting against the State Government’s push to record Rural Fire Service assets on local government books. The council has approached the opposition and minor parties for help- claiming it has no say on how the assets are used.
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FIRE RIPS THROUGH FAMILY RUN CAFE IN BURRINGBAR WHILE THEY AWAIT ARRIVAL OF FIRST CHILD
A fire has ripped through a family run cafe in the small village of Burringbar overnight, closing the doors of three businesses. In a cruel twist, the cafe’s owners preparing to welcome their first child… as the family’s livelihood went up in smoke.
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BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD FOR ENTIRE REGION ENDING EARLY ON MARCH 1
Meanwhile, the wet weather is bringing an early end to the Bush Fire Danger Period on the Far North Coast. From March 1, fire permits will no longer be required for the Northern Rivers region, from Tweed to the Clarence Valley. The RFS has warned that despite the favourable conditions, residents burning off should still…
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RURAL FIRE SERVICE ISSUES FIRST TOTAL BAN FOR 2020/21 SEASON
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service has issued its first total fire ban for the 2020/21 fire season. The ban covers the Ballina, Byron, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Clarence Valley, Lismore and Tweed Shires tomorrow – Friday, September 25. It means there shouldn’t be any fires out in the open, including camp fires, private pile…
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FAR NORTH COAST ENTERS BUSHFIRE SEASON
The Far North Coast has officially entered bushfire season. This applies for 21 local government areas, including Ballina, Byron, Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and the Tweed. Anyone who wants to light a fire will need a permit. They’re free and you can get them by from your local RFS control centre or Fire and Rescue…
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OUT OF CONTROL DURANBAH FIRE TEARS THROUGH ALMOST 400ha OF LAND
Almost 400 hectares of land has been scorched at Duranbah on the Far North Coast after a controlled fire got out of hand yesterday morning. Tonight, no properties are under threat with firefighters now confident they’ve contained the blaze.
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FUNDRAISER FOR FALLEN FIRIE HITS THE $10,000 MARK
A Wyoming tattoo artist has hit the $10,000 mark – raising money for the widow of a fallen firefighter. Tony “Tora” Garland has painted RFS helmets, in a tribute to father-to-be Samuel McPaul. He’s hoping to drum up even more cash for the family, with the auction wrapping up tomorrow. (VISION ONLY.)
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WYRALLAH FIREFIGHTER AWARDED OAM FOR 30 YEARS SERVICE
A member of the Rural Fire Service for more than 30 years, Steve Garbutt says the fires he fought at Rappville were among the worst he’s seen. Steve was awarded an Order of Australia medal yesterday…and he’s opened up about the harrowing ordeal.
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DEFENCE FORCE HERE TO HELP CASINO RFS
Despite community concern about the lack of action from the Australian Army, the RFS has confirmed they are working extremely hard to keep the firefighting effort going. For the past two weeks twelve Australian Defence Force personnel have been in Casino.. Tasked with transporting people and equipment, cooking meals and delivering them to crews across…
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EMERGENCY WARNINGS FOR OUT OF CONTROL MT. NARDI FIRE
Firefighters continue to battle an out-of-control bushfire in the Mount Nardi National Park. 2,200 hectares in size, the blaze has covered the surrounding North Coast area in smoke. It’s burning on multiple fronts towards Tuntable Falls Road in the south and Huonbrook in the east. The RFS is advising residents east of the blaze to…