[rfs-bluemountains-information] New HeatBeat Radio Podcast

Hi Everyone!

 

Our 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 10 - Wed 13 July 2011 - About the recent storms in the Blue Mountains & Winter Fire Safety.

 

(Note: For assistance with storm recovery, contact Dept of Community Services – Disaster Assistance line on: 1800 018 444)

 

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.

 

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, 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] New Heatbeat

G'Day Everyone!

 

We hope you have all survived more-or-less intact after the past week of chaos throughout the Mountains.

 

As things begin to return to normal, this fortnight's HeatBeat has been posted on our website for your reading pleasure. You can visit it directly at http://bit.ly/pqdo3p, or by going to www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au and clicking on the HeatBeat image at the top of the page.

 

There is also a collection of stories, photos and news videos from the recent RFS activities in support of the NSW State Emergency Service over the past week, which can be accessed by clicking the "Storm Information" image, also at the top of the home page. We hope to have a larger photo gallery online later this week.

 

Regards,

RFS Blue Mountains

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Strange emails

Hi Everyone!

 

Most of you will be as surprised as I am to have seen a rogue email turn up yesterday. We’ve no idea how this happened, but it has given me something to puzzle over for the next few days. As we all know the internet can be a strange place, but this has just taken it to a whole new level. Perhaps it’s like those instances where a letter gets lost in a post office for years before being found under a piece of furniture?

 

Apologies to everyone for this rather embarrassing glitch. I hope we can figure it out so it doesn’t happen again.

 

Regards,

 

Eric

(now back from leave)

 

 

 

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] Variety Update

Good Evening everyone,

There are still appeals from all Emergency Services for motorists to exercise extreme caution following a terrible day on the roads today (Saturday).

The Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains was blocked and slowed by a large number of crashes today, as motorists battled through torrential rain and heavy fog. The F3 freeway was also the scene of 15 crashes by lunctime today!

Further intermittent rain is forecast for Sunday, with possible afternoon thunderstorms.

Please take care on the roads and remember to drive with your headlights on when visibility is reduced.

I can also confirm that the NSW Rural Fire Service is running a special competition during the Royal Easter Show. Take a photo of any NSWRFS involvement at the Show, send it in and you could win a prize (and maybe even see your photo published in The Bushfire Bulletin)

You can send your entry by email to media@rfs.nsw.gov.au - the prize is a secret. Good luck to everyone who enters!

Finally, 3 New podcasts will be on our website on Monday.

Don't forget you can also follow us on Twitter - @ruralfirebm or go to www.twitter.com/ruralfirebm

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

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Podcasts and more!

Good News Everyone!

 

After a short hiatus I am delighted to inform you that our HeatBeat Radio Podcasts are back, with an astounding four (4) new episodes uploaded fresh this morning! Download and listen as we cover subjects from prescribed burning to smoke alarms in caravans to how you can join your local Brigade! As always the link to find them is http://tinyurl.com/RFS-Podcasts or you can visit our website www.bluemountains.rfs.nsw.gov.au and select "New Podcasts" from the left-side menu. I know, it's almost too exciting to believe!

 

Hurry on over and check it out!

 

Finally, I will be away from today until 14 June and thus, in the meantime, please direct any enquiries to bluemountains.FCC@rfs.nsw.gov.au or contact the Blue Mountains District Office on 02 4784 7444.

 

Take care, and I look forward to being of service on my return,

 

Regards,

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

 

Prescribed Burn (HR) Notification

Please be advised that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hawkesbury Area is intending to undertake prescribed (hazard reduction) burning from the morning of Thursday 14 April 2011 until the evening of Friday 15 April 2011.

Weather permitting, units from NPWS, assisted by Brigades from the NSW Rural Fire Service, will be carrying out a hazard reduction burn over the next couple of days at the following location:

Name of HR:   Faulconbridge Ridge East HR

Location:       North of Faulconbridge township along Grose Road and Faulconbridge Ridge Fire Trail to the Grose River and east to Faulconbridge Creek.

Size:            780 hectares (approx)

There may be some amount of smoke in the vicinity after 09:00hrs Thursday (14/04/11). There will be at least one helicopter involved in aerial incendiary work and, if required, making water drops. NPWS crews and Firefighters will be in attendance throughout the activity.

Residents around the hazard reduction burn areas are reminded to take the following precautions:

• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
• Remove washing from clotheslines
• Ensure pets have a protected area
• Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up, turn headlights on
• Sightseers must keep away from burns for their own safety
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice

For further information please contact the NPWS Richmond Office on 4588 2400.

The NSW Rural Fire Service is providing this public information service on behalf of the Blue Mountains Bush Fire Management Committee and the Hawkesbury Bush Fire Management Committee.

Regards,

Rob Vinzenz

A/District Manager / Operations Officer

NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE 

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] 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.

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Severe Thunderstorm Warning - 28 Feb - 14:40hrs

Good Afternoon,

 

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

 

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Penrith, Campbelltown, Orange, Bathurst and Katoomba.

 

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Move your car under cover or away from trees.

* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and

balcony.

* Keep clear of fallen power lines.

* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.

* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest

available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.

* Unplug computers and appliances.

* Avoid using the phone during the storm.

* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets

indoors as well.

* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES [NSW and

ACT] on 132 500.

 

For emergency assistance call '000' immediately.

 

Regards,

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 Disclaimer:
This email message is intended only for the addressee(s) and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this email and any copies or links to this email completely and immediately from your system. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Severe thunderstorm warning

The bureau of meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Central Tablelands. Very heavy rainfall has been recorded at Oberon (35mm in 30 minutes) and as the storm spreads there is also a risk of flash flooding.

The storm cells are approaching the Mountains area. Residents should take care when driving, especially if minor flooding starts to affect roads.

For emergency assistance and life-threatening emergencies call '000' immediately. For assistance with minor flooding or storm damage contact the State Emergency Service on 131 500.

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Prescribed Burning Advice for 11-13 February 2011

Good Afternoon Everyone,

 

Please find below information relating to planned prescribed burns in the Blue Mountains District for the next 3 days.

 

Prescribed Burn (Hazard Reduction) Notification

 

Please be advised that the NSW Rural Fire Service, Blue Mountains District are intending to undertake prescribed burning, weather permitting, at the following locations this week:

 

 

Date              Friday 11^th  February 2011

Name of HR              Bonnie Doon HR

Location                Between Farnells Rd and Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba

Size                    Approx 3.2 hectares

The hazard reduction will commence at approx 1900hrs. There may be large amounts of smoke in the vicinity.

 

 

Date              Friday 11^th  February 2011

Name of HR              Blaxland RFB APZ HR

Location                Blaxland RFB on Attunga Rd

Size                    Approx 0.5 hectares

The hazard reduction will commence at approx 1900hrs. There may be large amounts of smoke in the vicinity

 

 

Date              Sunday 13^th  February 2011

Name of HR              Burns Rd HR

Location                Eastern End of Bonton and Park Rds, Valley Heights

Size                    Approx 3 hectares

The hazard reduction will commence at approx 0900hrs. There may be large amounts of smoke in the vicinity.

 

 

For further information please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service District Office, Katoomba on 4784 7444.

 

Regards,

 

 

 

 

David Hoadley

District Manager      

 

This information is provided on behalf of the Acting District Manager, Superintendent David Hoadley.

 

 

 

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 Disclaimer:
This email message is intended only for the addressee(s) and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this email and any copies or links to this email completely and immediately from your system. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

[rfs-bluemountains-information] Final Incident Update - Fire Contained - Megalong & Kanimbla Valley 13:45 5 Feb 2011

This is the final message relating to this fire and no further updates will be sent unless there is a significant change to the current situation.

 

A bush fire has been burning in the Megalong Valley/Kanimbla Valley area adjacent to the Cox's River.

 

Current Situation

This fire has now been contained. Firefighters and helicopter crews will be continuing to work on blacking out the fire, ensuring that all burning material is extinguished, and will remain on scene for some time to come.

 

The fire has burned approximately 3-4 hectares. The fire is located within the Lithgow Local Government Area.

 

The additional firefighting units that were on standby have been stood down and will be returning to their stations.

 

  

Advice

All residents of the Megalong and Kanimbla Valleys are advised to continue monitoring conditions in your area.

 

Other information

There is currently a fire burning in the Londonderry/Castlereagh area, approximately 7km east of Hawkesbury Heights. Smoke from this fire may be visible in the lower Mountains.

 

• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

• Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737. (1800 NSW RFS)

• For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.

 

Incident Update - Megalong/Kanimbla Valley - 13:00hrs 5 Feb 2011

A bush fire is burning in the Megalong Valley/Kanimbla Valley area adjacent to the Cox's River.

Current Situation

The fire is currently approximately 3-4 hectares in size and is being controlled by a combination of firefighting units on the ground and helicopters water-bombing from the air. The fire is currently located within the Lithgow Local Government Area. It is partially in an inaccessible area adjacent to the Cox's River between the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys. This part of the fire will intially be attacked by the helicopters. Firefighters on the ground with light, medium and heavy tankers, from both Lithgow and Blue Mountains Districts are working on the remainder of the fire.

Additional firefighting units and a forward command vehicle are being staged at Megalong Valley for rapid deployment if required.

 

Fire Behaviour:

• Variable based on local conditions

Fire Intensity:

• Fires can be controlled

• Spot fires can occur close to the main fire

Fire Impact:

• Loss of life unlikely and damage to property will be limited

• Well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire

Advice

All residents of the Megalong and Kanimbla Valleys, as well as immediately surrounding areas, are advised to monitor conditions in your area.

Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.

Other information

• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

• Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737. (1800 NSW RFS)

• For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au/. Roads may be closed without warning.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Initial Incident Notification - Megalong Valley

Rural Fire Service crews are responding to a confirmed fire in the vicinity of Peach Tree Road at Megalong Valley.

At this stage the fire is small, however under the current weather conditions it may increase in size rapidly.

Residents in the vicinity are advised to activate their bushfire action plans and be vigilant for falling embers and smoke.

Further information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Prescribed burn update 00:30

Good morning everyone,
Firefighters successfully completed the small prescribed burn at Blaxland late in the evening and have now finished blacking-out the area, ensuring that the area is safe ahead of the hot weather predicted for Saturday.
Firefighters and officers will remain in attendance throughout the night and rest of today to ensure there is no chance of any reignition.
Some calls were recieved from residents yesterday afternoon complaining about smoke in the area, however as most of these were recieved in the hour prior to this burn being commenced, additional personnel were dispatched to inspect the area from East Blaxland to Mt Riverview.
No fire or smoke was found and investigating firefighters were unable to ascertain the cause of this smell.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our community for their assistance and support during this operation.

Total Fire Ban Advice for Saturday 5 Feb 2011 - Greater Sydney and other areas

Good Afternoon Everyone,

 

On Saturday, hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to increase fire dangers to dangerous levels in parts of NSW.

 

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow, Saturday 5 February 2011.

　

　

The Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service will TOTALLY BAN THE LIGHTING OF FIRES from midnight tonight [Friday 4 Feb 2011] until midnight tomorrow night [Saturday 5 Feb 2011] in the following NSW Fire Areas:

 

Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region

Central Ranges, Monaro Alpine,

 

The Blue Mountains Local Government Area is part of the Greater Sydney Region Fire Area.

　

What does this mean?

 

Saturday will be very hot, dry and windy. This combination can effect fire behaviour and cause smaller fires to increase in size and intensity quite rapidly. The lower-than-average humidity and strong winds - and presence of very high temperatures - is of great concern.

 

After another very warm night tonight, temperatures in the lower Mountains will climb into the mid-40's and the upper Mountains will see mid-to-high-30's. West- to North-West winds will strengthen during the day. A late wind change is possible later on Saturday evening.

 

Saturday will be very hot across Sydney with temperatures into the forties in many suburbs with a very warm night to follow, but cloudy conditions on Sunday and a cooler southerly change during the afternoon will provide welcome relief from the heat, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

　

Volunteer Firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service will be on stand-by at a number of locations throughout the area.

 

During a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all Fire permits are suspended. This includes incinerators and barbecues which burn solid fuel, e.g. wood or charcoal.  

 

You may use a gas or electric barbecue, but only if:

 

• It is on a residential property within 20 metres of the house or dwelling
• It is a picnic area and the appliance is approved by Council, National Parks or State Forest
• It is under the direct control of a responsible adult
• The ground within 2 metres of the barbecue is cleared of all materials which could burn
• You have an immediate and continuous supply of water available

 

Lighting a fire on a day of Total Fire Ban attracts a fine of up to $5500 and/or 12 months gaol. Penalties for a fire that escapes and damages or destroys life, property or the environment can attract much greater fines and gaol terms with maximums at $100,000 and/or 14 years gaol.  

　

　

What else can I do?

 

Be aware. If a bushfire does get going, the situation can change very quickly. Be prepared to activate your Bushfire Survival Plan.

 

People should take simple precautions to ensure they stay healthy in the heat by staying well hydrated, avoiding alcohol and hot or sugary drinks, limiting your physical activity and trying to stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day. If you can, it's a good idea to spend some time in an air-conditioned building.

 

Signs of heat-related illness include confusion, dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headaches and loss of sweating. People showing any of these signs should seek urgent medical attention through their GP or local emergency department. For life-threatening emergencies, call '000' immediately.

　

During days where a Total Fire Ban has been declared, we will be doing our best to keep everyone informed of any major incidents that might impact on our community. This may not necessarily be a fire in the Blue Mountains, but even a fire in another area can send significant amounts of smoke in our direction.

　

　

If you see a fire, report it immediately by calling '000' and asking for the Fire Brigade!

　

　

　

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 Disclaimer:
This email message is intended only for the addressee(s) and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this email and any copies or links to this email completely and immediately from your system. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the NSW Rural Fire Service.