[rfs-bluemountains-information] New Podcast Online & Radio Show reminder

Hello Everyone,

 

Although it's a little late, the most recent HeatBeat Radio podcast is now online and available for download.

 

Our podcasts are from our regular radio session with Mark and Sammi Horton on BLU-FM 89.1 every Wednesday from 8:30-9:00am. Listen in as Insp. Eric Berry chats with Mark, Sammi and Michael about all kinds of bushfire and safety-related matters in plain, easy-to-understand language. Fresh, insightful and entertaining listening for everyone!

 

The shows information is as follows:

 

HeatBeat Radio Podcast 04 - Wed 16 February 2011 - About the Northern Strategic Line Project, About the Fire Trail Vegetation Management Project.

 

Find our new podcast section by visiting http://www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ and select "New Podcasts" from the menu at the left of your screen, or you can go direct via this short link: http://tinyurl.com/RFS-Podcasts.

 

This week (Wed 23 March 2011), as it is Seniors Week, we'll be discussing AIDER - (Assist Infirm Disabled and Elderly Residents) a one-off, free service, supporting vulnerable residents to live more safely and confidently in their home on bush fire prone land.

 

Tune in from 8:30am this Wednesday to BLU-FM 89.1 or look out for the next podcast, coming out by the end of this week.

 

I hope you enjoy listening to the podcasts and, as always, welcome your feedback or suggestions, along with requests or ideas about subjects you'd like to see covered in future episodes.

 

From user feedback we are investigating an RSS feed for our podcasts and making them available for iPod and iPhone users too!

 

Also, you can now follow us on Twitter:

www.twitter.com/ruralfirebm (or @ruralfirebm) will notify you of all updates sent to this email list, along with a shortened URL to follow for the whole story, along with other important messages. We also use the hashtag #ruralfirebm.

 

Stay safe,

Eric.

 

Inspector Eric Berry

Community Safety Officer

NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE                         

Blue Mountains District

Cnr Valley and Bathurst Roads

Katoomba NSW 2780

 

T: 02 4784 7444

M: 0414 195 615

F: 02 4784 7461

 

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au

 

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Bad weather continuing

Good Afternoon,

Heavy rain, possible storms and heavy fog will continue to impact the Mountains and Greater Sydney Area this afternoon and overnight. Severe flooding has impacted the Illawarra area south of Sydney this afternoon.

Emergency Services are urging residents and motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially when driving.

For life-threatening emergencies call '000' immediately.

For assistance with rain or storm damage, contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500.

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You can now follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/ruralfirebm

This email is sent on behalf of the NSW Rural Fire Service, Blue Mountains District.

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Incident Notification - Search and Rescue at Mt Wilson

Good Afternoon,

 

Up to 50 RFS volunteer firefighters and officers are proceeding to Mt Wilson to assist NSW Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance Service with the carry-out of an injured bushwalker in the Wollongambie area, near Mt Wilson. The incident will possibly take many hours to complete owing to the remote area and the very poor weather conditions.

 

An update will be provided as additional information becomes available.

[rfs-bluemountains-information] HeatBeat Podcasts now online

Good Afternoon Everyone,

We're delighted to announce the return of our HeatBeat Radio Podcasts. To add even more enjoyment, we've uploaded three new podcasts for your listening pleasure!

The podcasts are from our regular radio session with Mark and Sammi Horton on BLU-FM 89.1 every Wednesday from 8:30-9:00am. Listen in as Insp. Eric Berry chats with Mark about all kinds of bushfire and safety-related matters in plain, easy-to-understand language. Fresh, insightful and entertaining listening for everyone!

The shows are as follows:

HeatBeat Radio Podcast 01 - Wed 16 February 2011 - Why do we need to burn sometimes and not others
HeatBeat Radio Podcast 02 - Wed 02 March 2011 - New research findings about the bushfire history of Australia
HeatBeat Radio Podcast 03 - Wed 09 March 2011 - Bushfire Myths and Facts

Find our new podcast section by visiting http://www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ and select "New Podcasts" from the menu at the left of your screen, or you can go direct via this short link: http://tinyurl.com/RFS-Podcasts.

This week (Wed 16 March 2011) we'll be discussing some new projects in the Mountains. One is bushfire risk, property protection, access and strategic bushfire containment options from Blackheath to Hawkesbury Heights along the northern fringes of the settlements. The other is assessing Essential and Important Fire Trails throughout the Blue Mountains with a view to ensuring that the fire trails are properly maintained to allow safe access and egress by trimming overhanging or overgrown vegetation, on existing trails only.

Tune in from 8:30am this Wednesday to BLU-FM 89.1 or look out for the next podcast, coming out by the end of this week.

I hope you enjoy listening to the podcasts and, as always, welcome your feedback or suggestions, along with requests or ideas about subjects you'd like to see covered in future episodes.

Also, you can now follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/ruralfirebm (or @ruralfirebm) will notify you of all updates sent to this email list, along with a shortened URL to follow for the whole story.

Stay safe,
Eric.

[rfs-bluemountains-information] HeatBeat and BluFM this week!

Good Afternoon Everyone,

 

This week's Blue Mountains HeatBeat is now available online at http://bit.ly/hjvwsc.

 

Also you can tune in to BluFM 89.1 every Wednesday between 8:30-9:00am for our regular chat with hosts Mark and Sammi Horton on bushfire news and information. This week's topic will be "Bushfire Myths".

 

Warmest Regards,

RFS Blue Mountains

[rfs-bluemountains-information] total fire ban update 7am

Good Morning.

Based on an treated weather forecast for hot and windy conditions, At 7am this morning a TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for the Greater Sydney Area, including the Blue Mountains.