@NSWRFS

The NSW Rural Fire Service, the world's largest fire service. Our more than 70,000 volunteer members provide emergency services to more than 95 percent of NSW.

 New South Wales, Australia
rfs.nsw.gov.au
Joined December 2007
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GROSE VALE | Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter killed at house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) regrets to advise of the death of a firefighter at a house fire at Grose Vale, north-west of Sydney, this morning. The 51-year-old FRNSW on-call fire... fire.nsw.gov.au/incident.php…
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Visited and thanked volunteers who fought Kearsley (Cessnock) fires and saved many homes this past week. Combo of mother/son (Sue/Logan) and wife/husband (Jane/Les) is a true example of how for many, @NSWRFS is literally a family. Thanks to the 1000+ volunteers of past few days.
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Some of Sydney's National Parks are closed today due to fire danger - as well as all remote campgrounds and walking trails. Visitors must check 'NPWS Alerts' for info on park conditions @NSWRFS @abcsydney environment.nsw.gov.au/news/…
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The @NSWRFS is holding ‘get ready weekend’ across hundreds of brigades. A great way for @Ckaliyanda and I to pick up advice on what we can do to be prepared for upcoming bushfire season. Again, thanks to thousands of incredible volunteers of RFS. Events guide in comments below.
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#AusAirforce has delivered a Bell 412 helicopter from Canada on behalf of @NSWRFS. The helicopter will support rapid aerial response during bushfires and other natural disasters in NSW. 📸 ACW Maddison Scott
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Caught up with emergency service crews in Eugowra and Forbes today. All the emergency services are working well together to help communities in need.
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BYWONG (NEAR LAKE GEORGE): Federal Hwy closed in both directions due to a truck crash near Schofield Rd. Divert via the Hume Hwy and Barton Hwy in both directions and allow extra travel time.
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With over 500 @NSWRFS Brigades opening up this weekend and volunteers selflessly giving time to help local communities ensure they are ready, it was nice to join just a few to say thank you at Narara, Kulnura and Yarramalong
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Caught up with the Mulbring Brigade in the Hunter. Young brigade members supporting their local community. Some kids decided to get in on the action . #GetReadyWeekend
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KATOOMBA TO MOUNT VICTORIA: Great Western Hwy. Black ice has made the road impassable. Vehicles will have to be parked until conditions improve. Avoid the area. Allow extra travel time.
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BELL TO LITHGOW: Bells Line of Road is closed in both directions due to icy conditions at Scenic Hill. Black ice has made the road impassable. Vehicles will have to be parked until conditions improve. Avoid the area. Allow extra travel time.
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Caught up with some of the @NSWRFS crews from Cumberland, Hawkesbury & Northern Beaches at Pitt Town this afternoon. These crews like so many more are out in the community helping with the clean up. Thanks to all of our crews for the ongoing efforts to support local communities.
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Great to spend some time this weekend with our @NSWRFS Lake George District presenting National Emergency Medals, Long Service Medals and Commissioners Commendations/Citations on behalf our Commissioner. Thank you and congratulations to all.
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🇦🇺 On the final morning of her visit to Australia, The Princess Royal met members of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals & Royal Australian Corps of Transport. Read more about HRH’s tour, which also included visits to @NSWRFS & the Sea Maritime Trust: royal.uk/princess-royal-aust…
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NSW RFS retweeted
NSW SES
@NSWSES29 Mar 2022
❗️ LISMORE LEVEE OVERTOPPING IS IMMINENT ❗️ THE SIRENS WILL NOT SOUND DUE TO MALFUNCTION. EVERYONE MUST GET OUT OF THE CBD IMMEDIATELY.
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NSW RFS retweeted
NSW SES
@NSWSES29 Mar 2022
❗EVACUATION ORDER❗ NSW SES is directing people within the low-lying areas of Riverside Caravan Park Coraki to evacuate the high danger area by 7pm. For more information visit👉ses.nsw.gov.au/
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NSW RFS retweeted
NSW SES
@NSWSES29 Mar 2022
Evacuation Orders have been issued for Lismore CBD, Lismore Basin, low lying areas of East Lismore and Girards Hill by 4pm today. Stay up to date with the latest information👉ses.nsw.gov.au/
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NSW RFS retweeted
NSW SES
@NSWSES28 Mar 2022
We have issued ❗️EVACUATION ORDERS❗️ for low lying parts of North Lismore (evacuate by 9.00 pm) and parts of South Lismore (evacuate by 10:00 pm), to stay up to date visit👉ses.nsw.gov.au
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NSW RFS retweeted
NSW SES
@NSWSES28 Mar 2022
We have issued ❗️EVACUATION WARNINGS❗️ for low lying parts of North Lismore and parts of South Lismore, to stay up to date with our current warnings visit👉ses.nsw.gov.au/
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⚠️ #Flood Warning issued for #HawkesburyNepeanValley. #Major flooding below March 1978 event possible at Windsor Midday Wednesday. See ow.ly/9pE030igWtj for details and updates; follow advice from @NSWSES. #NSWFloods
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