**** URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT ****
To everyone attending the St Albans Brigade Community Fundraising Christmas Party ....
A NSW RFS directive has been received that prohibits us from selling alcohol at the venue. The directive also explicitly outlines the current RFS policy on COVID-19 restrictions in that:
- All persons must register their attendance at the party
- Face masks are to be worn by those who are not vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination status is to be shown to any officer of the Brigade who asks for it
Unfortunately, this means that the event will be BYO alcohol. We understand that this is not ideal, but we encourage everyone to come together in a spirit of community and celebration as the year draws to a close.
Best wishes and cheers,
St Albans Brigade
To everyone attending the St Albans Brigade Community Fundraising Christmas Party ....
A NSW RFS directive has been received that prohibits us from selling alcohol at the venue. The directive also explicitly outlines the current RFS policy on COVID-19 restrictions in that:
- All persons must register their attendance at the party
- Face masks are to be worn by those who are not vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination status is to be shown to any officer of the Brigade who asks for it
Unfortunately, this means that the event will be BYO alcohol. We understand that this is not ideal, but we encourage everyone to come together in a spirit of community and celebration as the year draws to a close.
Best wishes and cheers,
St Albans Brigade
Fire Information
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Bush Fire Danger Period 2021/2022 |
During the bush fire season, fire permits will be required for pile burns, with residents required to follow Hawkesbury City Council's Open Burning policy. How prepared are you and your property for this year's bush fire season? Do you have a plan?
To obtain your fire permit, please contact: Lilly Stepanovich (Brigade Captain) 02 4568 2031 Warwick Blacker (Deputy Captain) 02 4568 2177 |
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With this ongoing period of cooler weather and showers, the Fire Danger Rating in the Greater Sydney Region Area 4 (including the Hawkesbury LGA) continues to remain at "Low-Moderate". Please check with NSW RFS or contact your nearest RFS Brigade for more information. https://www.facebook.com/StAlbansRFS/ |
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COVID-19
As COVID-19 restrictions are eased heading into the Christmas period, please remember to stay up-to-date with the Fire Danger Rating for your area. An increase in the number of camp fires in the warmer weather increases the risk of bush fires. |
NSW Health
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx Australian Government Department of Health https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert |
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Be Aware
Check in for Fire Danger Rating Information and updates at NSW RFS and make it part of your My Fire Plan mindset. • Web: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nswrfs/ How fireproof is your plan? Find out in five minutes at www.myfireplan.com.au #myfireplan #nswrfs |
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How to use our website
For information on what's happening in the brigade, please visit the Brigade Business page. The Bush Telegraph page is for our community bloggers to post any helpful info relevant for our community. The Brigade members area is password protected and is where you will find information and documents specific to our brigade. During times of emergency, please use the official RFS resources as your first port of call. For those of you that use Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on the Hawkesbury RFS, go to www.facebook.com/HawkesburyRFS, and follow us at https://www.facebook.com/StAlbansRFS/.
To check the current Fire Ban status for the Hawkesbury (Sydney) and to check the interactive Current Fires and Incidents map go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
Check out other useful resources like Google Crisis Map and the ESRI Bushfire map which has an excellent underlying topographical map.
If you have an Android or Apple Smartphone or Tablet download the Fires Near Me app in iTunes or Australian Android Apps. |
Click here to download a copy of the plan and remember to visit NSW RFS website for more information to help with preparing your plan http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-survival-plan
Personal Protection Equipment
Have you got all of your PPE? Click on the image to find out more. If you are missing something, let Jane Blacker know and she'll get you your replacement equipment. |
During the Fire Season, usually between October 1st and March 31st, fire permits are required for all fires regardless of the danger rating.Fire Permits & Pile Burns - Before you light a fire please check the NSW RFS Guide to ensure that you follow the correct procedure. For more information please go to our Fire Permit Page
AFAC - Industry Safety Advice - PPC
The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) has issued the following Industry Safety Advice dated 23 February 2015 regarding very recent independent research conducted by CSIRO into the assessment of contaminants in bushfire personal protective clothing (PPC). Please click here for more information |