Home Fire Safety
Minimize the fire risks in your home The NSW Fire Brigades are committed to reducing the occurrence and impact of emergency incidents on the people,…
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Fires & bushfires, 2014
7 stories in Hunter Valley's papers
Thank you to the Rural Fire Service and National Parks and Wildlife Service
THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in conjunction with the Rural Fire Service conducted a 1500 hectare hazard reduction burn in Myall Lakes National Park between the lower Myall River and northern Bennetts Beach to southern Mungo Beach…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Nsw Rural Fire Service 28 July 2014 Nsw Rfs declares early start to Bush Fire Danger Period
Friday 1 August will see an early introduction of the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) across the north east of the state and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents to prepare for the fire season now…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Report on the NSW Rural Fire Service Local Government Forum 29th August East Maitland Rural Fire Centre Introduction
I, along with, Jim Blackmore (Manager Gloucester Great Lakes District NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE) attended the forum. The purpose of the forum was to inform local RFS and councils on the changes to RFS legislation and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Prepare Your Home for Bushfire Season
Australia's bushfire danger season has arrived so now is the time to clear leaves from your home's gutters and run through your safety checklist, according to First National Real Estate Hawks Nest principal, Mick Rumble…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Myall Masters Competition Fires Up
The Myall Masters 25m Handicap Series commenced last Monday night 3rd November with some very competitive swims. All heats were very close indeed with top point scorers and heat winners for the night were as follows; Peter King, Mai Motum, Chris Mobbs, lan Felton and Peter Mclennon. The 25m Handicap Series…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Mungo fires
National Parks & Wildlife Service last week attended two separate fires, believed to have been caused by lightning strikes in southern Lakes National Park. Lower North Coast Region Manager Anthony Signor said Mungo Brush Road and the Myall River were closed to…
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