Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade added 3 new photos to the album: Yellow Rock Rural Fire Station Construction.

***EDIT 9/01/2016****
We have been busy, busy, busy getting the Yellow Rock rural fire station completed, which has now been achieved. We would once again like to acknowledge the tireless efforts and support of businesses both local and further afield and the community who have provided continued support to the Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade for without this support, this project would have not been achievable.

We ask that if you are looking to complete any work around the home, to please consider supporting these businesses.

It has been a long are tiring project and one which we have been very humbled by the support, but extremely proud to be able to provide our community with this fantastic new resource. Whilst, many hands went into making the station a reality, the brigade would like to thank long serving brigade member, Neil Taylor, for his efforts of making the station come together, 24 years was a long time to wait. For all the members past and present who have pushed for this community resource…We did it!

Its Been a long time coming, but construction of the Yellow Rock Rural Fire Station has commenced.

Since 1994, Winmalee RFB have serviced the area of Yellow Rock with a truck located at Winmalee RFB members, Martin and Sue Fabers property on Singles Ridge Road.

Ownership of the property transferred to the Brown family, who continued this support.

This property along with the station shelter was lost during the October 2013 bushfires.

Since this time, Winmalee RFB members have been working tirelessly to secure a designated site to locate the replacement station.

With thanks to Oasis Nursery, this has been achieved, and construction has commenced this past week.

This would not have been possible without the generous donations of the wider community. We will be posting progress photos, with mention of the businesses whom have contributed to the completion of the station.

We are grateful for these generous contributions and encourage you to support these business if you require these services.

Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade added 2 new photos to the album: Yellow Rock Rural Fire Station Construction.

***EDIT 9/01/2016****
We have been busy, busy, busy getting the Yellow Rock rural fire station completed, which has now been achieved. We would once again like to acknowledge the tireless efforts and support of businesses both local and further afield and the community who have provided continued support to the Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade for without this support, this project would have not been achievable.

We ask that if you are looking to complete any work around the home, to please consider supporting these businesses.

It has been a long are tiring project and one which we have been very humbled by the support, but extremely proud to be able to provide our community with this fantastic new resource. Whilst, many hands went into making the station a reality, the brigade would like to thank long serving brigade member, Neil Taylor, for his efforts of making the station come together, 24 years was a long time to wait. For all the members past and present who have pushed for this community resource…We did it!

Its Been a long time coming, but construction of the Yellow Rock Rural Fire Station has commenced.

Since 1994, Winmalee RFB have serviced the area of Yellow Rock with a truck located at Winmalee RFB members, Martin and Sue Fabers property on Singles Ridge Road.

Ownership of the property transferred to the Brown family, who continued this support.

This property along with the station shelter was lost during the October 2013 bushfires.

Since this time, Winmalee RFB members have been working tirelessly to secure a designated site to locate the replacement station.

With thanks to Oasis Nursery, this has been achieved, and construction has commenced this past week.

This would not have been possible without the generous donations of the wider community. We will be posting progress photos, with mention of the businesses whom have contributed to the completion of the station.

We are grateful for these generous contributions and encourage you to support these business if you require these services.

Now is the time to ensure you’re ready for the bushfire season. In addition to your bushfire survival plan, these handy hints will help you increase your preparedness. And as always if you have any questions about living in bushfire prone areas, feel free to ask, we are happy to help.

Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade added 9 new photos to the album: Yellow Rock Rural Fire Station Construction — at Singles Ridge Road Yellow Rock.

***EDIT 9/01/2016****
We have been busy, busy, busy getting the Yellow Rock rural fire station completed, which has now been achieved. We would once again like to acknowledge the tireless efforts and support of businesses both local and further afield and the community who have provided continued support to the Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade for without this support, this project would have not been achievable.

We ask that if you are looking to complete any work around the home, to please consider supporting these businesses.

It has been a long are tiring project and one which we have been very humbled by the support, but extremely proud to be able to provide our community with this fantastic new resource. Whilst, many hands went into making the station a reality, the brigade would like to thank long serving brigade member, Neil Taylor, for his efforts of making the station come together, 24 years was a long time to wait. For all the members past and present who have pushed for this community resource…We did it!

Its Been a long time coming, but construction of the Yellow Rock Rural Fire Station has commenced.

Since 1994, Winmalee RFB have serviced the area of Yellow Rock with a truck located at Winmalee RFB members, Martin and Sue Fabers property on Singles Ridge Road.

Ownership of the property transferred to the Brown family, who continued this support.

This property along with the station shelter was lost during the October 2013 bushfires.

Since this time, Winmalee RFB members have been working tirelessly to secure a designated site to locate the replacement station.

With thanks to Oasis Nursery, this has been achieved, and construction has commenced this past week.

This would not have been possible without the generous donations of the wider community. We will be posting progress photos, with mention of the businesses whom have contributed to the completion of the station.

We are grateful for these generous contributions and encourage you to support these business if you require these services.

It is your responsibility to prepare yourself, your family and your home and to maintain adequate levels of insurance. You need to make a Bush Fire Survival Plan and prepare your property to give yourself, your family and your home the best chance of survival. Contact us if you would like further information.

What to wear if you choose to Stay and Defend during a Bushfire –
Wear clothing made from natural fibres (cotton or wool), such as overalls or a long sleeved cotton shirt and cotton trousers or jeans. Wear leather boots and a wide-brimmed hat or safety helmet. Cotton or leather gardening gloves will protect your hands, and goggles or safety glasses will help keep sparks and embers out of your eyes. A good dust-mask will help protect your throat and lungs.

Have you got an evacuation kit?
Things that can help you survive a bush fire or other natural disaster is listed below. It should be kept in a handy location.
This kit will help you regardless of whether you are going to leave, or stay and actively defend your home.

Some of the things you might include are:
Portable battery-operated radio
Waterproof torch
Spare batteries
First aid kit with manual
Candles with waterproof matches
Woollen blankets
Emergency contact numbers
Waterproof bag for valuables

Before you leave, you should add:
Cash, ATM cards, credit cards
Medications, toiletries and sanitary supplies
Special requirements for infants, elderly, injured, disabled
Mobile phone and charger
Combination pocket knife
Important documents, valuables and photos (in a waterproof bag)
Change of clothes for everyone
Drinking water (at least three litres per person per day)

Keep Informed, get a battery operated Radio.
An essential part of your Bush fire Survival kit is a battery operated AM/FM Radio
In an emergency, tune in to a local AM or FM band radio station that broadcasts emergency information for advice and details about the current emergency situation.
702 ABC Sydney broadcasts emergency messages, warnings and recovery information. 702 ABC will provide information 24 hours a day, if needed. The ABC website also provides the latest weather warnings, as well as links to various emergency services, first aid tips and community safety links.
Below is 702 ABC radio Broadcasting range/area. Please Visit the ABC website for Futher Information and to find out what ABC Radio Frequency you should be listening to in your area.

Important Bushfire/Emergency Phone Numbers and other sources of information –

To report a fire emergency or any other emergency –
Call Triple Zero (000)
If you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment call 106

For information on fires
Check the Fires Near Me page on the NSWRFS Website for current incidents.

Listen to local media .

Download the FIRES NEAR ME App on the Apple or Google Store.

Check social media such as NSW RFS Facebook and NSW RFS Twitter.

Bush Fire Information Line – 1800 679 737

If ou are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service
TTY users phone 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 679 737
Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 679 737
Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for 1800 679 737
To report a fire or emergency (TTY users only), access TTY 106.

The fire season for most of Australia’s east coast extends from spring to mid-summer. The greatest danger occurs after the dry winter/spring period, before the onset of the rainy weather common in summer. The worst conditions occur when deep low-pressure systems near Tasmania bring strong, dry, westerly winds to the coast, as occurred in the major New South Wales fires in January 1994

Historic Chart Analysis at 11am EDT on 7 January 1994, showing areas with extreme fire weather that resulted in serious bushfires in NSW and southern Queensland