GET Ready for bush fire season – that’s the reminder from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) as hundreds of brigades prepare to open their doors to the community this weekend.
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Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said more than 600 brigades would be hosting events to help the community be aware and prepare for bush fire risks this summer.
“With the entire State in drought and ongoing warm conditions expected over the coming months, it’s more important than ever for residents to be vigilant around their properties,” Mr Grant said.
“We’re fortunate to have some of the most skilled and experienced firefighters in the world here in NSW; however, they’re facing a potentially long and protracted bush fire season so we all need to do our part in the community to be as prepared as possible.
“I would urge everyone in the community to get involved in your local events, learn the risks, talk to your families and make a plan – it might just save your life.”
Check out the drone footage over Big Hill Trail. Production by Overall Photography Mid North Coast
The top four tips to getting ready for bush fire season are:
· Discuss what to do if a bush fire threatens your home;
· Prepare your home and get it ready for bush fire season;
· Know the bush fire alert levels; and
· Keep all the bush fire information numbers, websites and smartphone app handy.
NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said Get Ready Weekend is a great opportunity for families to get to know their local firefighters and find out about the fire risk in their area.
“We’ve already seen during August how quickly fires can develop and threaten homes and lives, so it’s a timely reminder to get ready,” Comm Fitzsimmons said.
“The first step in getting ready is knowing your risk, and local brigades can help you understand those issues this Get Ready Weekend.
“They can also provide valuable advice on preparing your home and family, and making your bush fire survival plan.”
A range of displays, demonstrations and activities for families will be available this Get Ready Weekend.
Advice for around the home:
Local brigade activities:
Dondingalong Fire Station, 613 Pipers Creek Rd, Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Gladstone Brigade Gladstone at Big W Kempsey, 91 Smith St, Saturday 8.30am to 2pm.
Hat Head Brigade at Hat Head General Store, Straight St, Hat Head, Saturay from 9am to 11am.
Collombatti Fire Station, 1400 Collombatti Rd, Saturday from 10am to 3pm.
South West Rocks Brigade at Rocks Shopping Fair, 255-279 Gregory St, South West Rocks, Saturday from 9am to 1.30pm.
Frederickton Brigade at Bunnings Warehouse Kempsey, 123 Smith St, Kempsey, on Saturday, September 29 from 8am to 3pm.