Rain! The smell of smoke is replaced with the smell of rain.
The BOM is saying that we could get 50 to 100mm of rain in the next 5 days.
2013-11-08 09:30:38
Good on you which ever that admin that was you jinxed us!! It rained for about a minute!
2013-11-08 11:07:53
Winmalee Pumper and other emergency services are currently on scene at a 2 car MVA on Hawkesbury Rd near the Skate Park. Traffic delays are currently occurring.
Winmalee Pumper is a Category 11 NSWRFS Appliance. It is setup to combat Village Incidents ie House Fires, Car Accidents, oil spills etc. It has 4 Breathing Apparatus sets and other specialised equipment. It also attends Bush Fires.
2013-11-08 08:21:01
Winmalee 1A, Winmalee Pumper and numerous other fire appliances have contained a Bush Fire behind Springwood Golf course. Crews will remain in attendance to put out any hot spots.
A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow Friday 8 November. Severe fire weather is predicted.
Today Elements of 5th Brigade, Royal Australian Army, moved into the areas of Yellow Rock and Winmalee to assist in the recovery phase.
Important reminder, now that its raining, remove gutter plugs.
Yesterday we had a visit from a beautiful group of people from the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Australia. The Foundation assists during times of disasters and will travel anywhere to help.
While at our Fire Station they took photos, interviewed members regarding the fires and volunteer service and handed out many token gifts. They sang songs of appreciation and one of our members was asked to read a short passage from one of their books which embodies the spirit of the RFS.
“It is more of a blessing to serve others than to be served”
The group left later with Clr Mick Fell to make a donation to the recovery effort.
If you wish to assist in the financial recovery of Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade, we would greatly appreciate your support. Donations can be made securely to :-
Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade
Commonwealth Bank
BSB – 062-601
Account Number- 0090 0310
SWIFT Code – CTBAAU2S
Thank you for support.
Winmalee RFB
Roz, Yes if you require a receipt please DM us and we will organise one for you.
2013-10-28 08:29:21
Please share as people are asking how. Thank you.
2013-10-28 02:56:55
FYI – please share.
URGENT WARNING
It has been reported that there are two persons going door to door in the Winmalee area posing as brigade members collecting donations.
Winmalee Brigade is NOT conducting a Doorknock to seek donations. As has already been announced, our annual Doorknock, our major source of operating funds for the year was cancelled for the year to allow our community to recover.
The individual going door to door was wearing black jeans and a blue tee shirt with a RFS logo printed on it. He was of dark completion with a short cut beard. His accomplice was driving a white Holden Cruze Hatchback.
Please report any sightings or otherwise to the Police immediately by phoning Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Thank you.