Riverina Highlands Rfs

Lest we Forget

To all our volunteers, the Ballot papers have been mailed out to all our members from the electoral commission for our HSR election. If you have any questions please give us a call at the Fire Control Center on 02 6981 4222.
Candidate information in post comments

FINAL UPDATE- Mt Hugel Fire. Fire was started by lightining and has been confined to 5 sq meters. Crew will ensure it remains out and is safe. No Further Action required

Forests Corp and RFS Crews are responding to a reported fire in the Pine at Green Hills State Forest near Mt Hugel. No Cause for concern at this time.

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Snowy Mountains and parts of South Coast, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:27 am Friday, 2 November 2018.... VIGOROUS WINDS OVER OVER THE NSW/ACT SOUTHERN RANGES Weather Situation: Vigorous northwesterly winds are expected over the far southern ranges ahead of an approaching cold front, which will skim the far southeast of NSW early Saturday morning. Winds are expected to ease after the passage of the front. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible for parts of the southern ranges and tablelands. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 120 km/h are expected for Alpine areas above 1900 metres. Winds are expected to easing during Saturday morning. Locations which may be affected include Cooma, Bombala, Braidwood, Mount Ginini, Jindabyne, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Selwyn, Bredbo, Adaminaby and Nimmitabel. Thredbo Top Station recorded a gust of 133km/h at 8:05am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. * Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. * Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
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ACT RFS are dealing with a bushfire on our eastern boundary near Pierces Creek. It is not expected to impact Snowy Valleys Local Government area. Brindabella Road is still open however it is advisable to avoid the area at this time.
Keep up to date and use the fires near me app
http://esa.act.gov.au/community-informati on/…/fires-near-me/

Very High Fire Danger again tomorrow Friday 2 November for Southern Slopes Fire Area. Permits Suspended. Dry Lighting Possible and wind gusts up to 70kph

Total Fire Bans have been declared for tomorrow in the following areas for Friday 2nd of November 2018.
• Greater Hunter • Greater Sydney • Southern Ranges... • Illawarra / Shoalhaven
Southern Slopes Fire Area will remain at Very High , permits are suspended. Wind gusts are predicted to reach 60kph in our area. Postpone any activity likely to start a fire.
Further details at http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
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Hot and stormy weather predicted for tomorrow Friday 2 November with a good chance of dry lightning associated with the storms. Expect to see a a few Total Fire Bans for Tomorrow with Southern Slopes Fire Area likely. Watch this space, more detail once the forecast is complete around 4.00pm.

Very High Fire Danger for Tomorrow Thursday 1 November for Southern Slopes Fire Area . All Permits to burn are suspended. This is likely to continue into Friday also.

To all our Senior Volunteers, Forestry Corp NSW are holding forests familiarisation day this Saturday 3 November in the Tumut Plantations. This is suited to Deputies and Captains to gain a better understanding of fighting fires within the pine plantations. If you wish to attend please advice the Fire Control Centre before Thursday 1st November with brigade numbers planning to attend.

Fire Danger is escalating this week. We expect that by Wednesday Southern Slopes Fire Area will have a rating of Very High resulting in permits being suspended. We will know more as the week progresses. Please consider postponing activities likely to cause a fire until conditions ease next week.

High fire danger for Southern Slopes tomorrow Tuesday 23rd October which includes Snowy Valleys Council LGA. This is due to an increase in winds up to 40 kph associated with a front. Due around 4.00pm in Tumbarumba
Allthough permits are not suspended it is advisable not to conduct your permit burn until Wednesday. Please ensure your fire doesn't get away and damage property.

Thank you to Brungle Rural Fire Brigade for a wonderful afternoon. Our cadets had a blast as always at your Muster Day. Great company, great BBQ. Well done 👍

Congratulations to the 8 volunteers who completed the first component of Crew Leader Wildfire training today. All brigades need a succession plan and Crew Leader training is an essential part of that.