March 2011
It’s been a fairly busy year for the brigade so far.
04/01/11 – Oil Spill on Moss Vale Rd, Barrengarry Mtn
09/01/11 – Motorbike accident on Moss Vale Rd, Cambewarra Mtn
11/01/11 – MVA on Moss Vale Rd, Barrengarry
16/01/11 – BBQ gas bottle fire, Radiata Rd
21/01/11 – Truck Rollover on Moss Vale Rd, Barrengarry Mtn
26/01/11 – Bus stuck on tight hairpin, Kangaroo Valley Rd
12/02/11 – Oil Spill on Moss Vale Rd between the bottom and top of Cambewarra Mtn
19/02/11 – Reported MVA on Moss Vale Rd, Cambewarra Mtn. Nothing Found.
The brigade also sent a truck and crew to a Shoalhaven District RFS exercise conducted in the Conjola area.
This exercise saw crew members put to the test a range of previously learnt skills.
A great day was had by all who attended, with plans to attend the next one already in place.
The brigade would also like to acknowledge and applaud the efforts of all those members who have received long service awards in the past few months.
The RFS awards all members who volunteer for ten years or more the RFS Long Service Medal.
This is in addition to the National Medal for fifteen years service which is awarded by the Government.
Congratulations to all.
Permit season is still running
Fire Permits will be required for all fires unless small cooking or heating fire, provided that
1. the fire is in a permanently constructed fireplace;
2. it is at a site surrounded by ground that is cleared of all combustible materials for a distance of at least two metres all around;
3. the fire is completely extinguished before leaving.
Fire permits may be cancelled at any time in the event of a Total Fire Ban or No Burn Day being declared.
It is the fire permit holders responsibility to check on this prior to lighting up.
At least 24 hours notice must be given to RFS Fire Control in Nowra and any adjoining neighbours prior to the fire been lit.
Please contact one of our three Permit Officers to be issued with a permit
David Smart 44651214 0427 651 718
Keith Nelson 44651377
Bill Chittick 44651242
Please Note these people are all volunteers and receive no compensation for their time, fuel etc to issue these and may need several days notice to be able to visit your site.
Until next time, be fire wise.
Cinderfella