Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
The statutory bush fire danger period concluded on the 31st March, and although conditions around Glenhaven have been favourable this season, the brigade has still been busy throughout the shire and state. We have had multiple members deployed to fires across NSW, along with our Cat 7 vehicle which spent a significant amount of time […]
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SEARCH AND RESCUE As well as attending fire related emergencies, the Rural Fire Service also assists SES and Police with search and rescues. Over the past month Dural has attended two successful searches for missing persons within the greater Sydney region. It is amazing being able to be part of a team who can reunite […]
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
Recent rain has caused extensive grass growth across NSW. You may have seen this within the parks and along the streets in Glenhaven too. With the current warm weather, this grass is drying out and becoming increasingly fire prone. There is significant risk of large and destructive grass fires in NSW this season. With La […]
Dural RFS
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Dural team. We hope everyone had a great festive season and we look forward to a great year ahead. Santa Run Just before Christmas last year, Dural held its annual Santa Run. Members accompanied Santa around the streets of Dural in our Category 1 tanker, handing out […]
Dural Rural Fire Brigade Beginning of The Bush Fire Danger Period
The Bush Fire Danger Period began on the 1st of October which means that now is a good time for everyone to create or review their Bush Fire Survival Plan. Despite the recent and forecast wet weather, conditions can change very quickly, and it is important to know exactly what you will do if a […]
National Emergency and Long Service Medals
Earlier this month a number of members from Dural received the national emergency medal alongside members from Arcadia, Cherrybrook, Galston and Westleigh. Six members also received the long service medal, four of which were for ten years of service and two for twenty years of service. The national emergency medal was awarded to members for […]
Dural Rural Fire Brigade
STORMS AND FLOODS TO START THE NEW YEAR No matter the situation, Dural Brigade is here to help. While it hasn’t been a big fire season this year, Dural has been busy over the past few months responding to various weather events including storms and flooding. Over the Christmas and January period, our crews responded […]
Recognition For Dedicated Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Members
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) applauded the achievements of volunteers from the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai District tonight with the presentation of medals and certificates to deserving members. Eight National Emergency Medals, 41 National Medals, 41 Long Service Medals and 46 Commissioner’s Certificate for Service were presented to 56 recipients, with most receiving multiple recognition. […]
Glenhaven RFS a Great Reminder
Glenhaven RFS brigade has returned to face-to-face training sessions. You may see us back in Glenhaven streets and parks refreshing our skills and local knowledge. Recent training topics have included chainsaw use, village incidents and basic bush firefighting skills. All training is conducted in a covid-safe manner. We have also welcomed 5 new members to […]
Glenhaven RFS a Great Reminder
Glenhaven RFS brigade has returned to face-to-face training sessions. You may see us back in Glenhaven streets and parks refreshing our skills and local knowledge. Recent training topics have included chainsaw use, village incidents and basic bush firefighting skills. All training is conducted in a covid-safe manner. We have also welcomed 5 new members to […]
