Fire Season Coming … Buy the Right Pump
After the Black Summer, we all learnt a lot about the ravages of bushfire. Here in the Hills district, we have a huge fuel build-up and we all know the local brigades can’t be everywhere at once. If you make the decision to stay and protect your property, pets and livestock, be prepared. You’ll need […]
Dural RFS
SHOWCASING OUR MEMBERS Over the coming issues we will be highlighting a number of members from Dural RFS- Rural Fire Brigade. Hi, my name is Amy and during 2020, I took the steps to become a member of the Dural Rural Fire Brigade. I was excited to get involved and give back to the community, […]
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
The last month has seen an increase in activity for the brigade. There have been a number of calls to bush fires, grass fires and building automatic fire alarms. Where there is a risk from bush fire, the NSW Rural Fire Service uses Bush Fire Alerts to provide information to affected communities using radio, television, […]
Aussie has Opportunities for you
Coming out of lockdown, the economy is set to boom! One Hills based company is on a huge recruitment drive to build staff levels. Australian Pump is keen to hire energetic locals looking for a rewarding career. “At Aussie Pumps, we’re seeing a surge in demand for our quality products, especially now we are in […]
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
Glenhaven RFB members have been busy over the past month training, participating in local hazard reduction burns, and responding to local incidents and alarms. We are enjoying the opportunity to meet and train face-to-face again after so many months online. With lockdowns lifting and life slowly returning to normal, many people are considering a getaway […]
Dural Rural bush Fire Brigade
BY K. DAVID & J. BARTON UPCOMING BUSHFIRE SEASON The upcoming Bush Fire Danger Period is expected to commence on the 1st of October 2021 for the Hornsby/Ku-ringgai district (LGA’s) in which Dural is located. It is important to ‘Get Ready’ by following these 4 steps: 1. Discuss what to do if a bush fire […]
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
The statutory Bush Fire Danger Period for The Hills began on 1st October. We’ve seen the devastating impact that bush fires can have on people, properties, and communities. It’s important you take the time now to get ready for bush fires by preparing or updating your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you don’t already have […]
Dural Rural Fire Brigade
BY C.BARTON GET READY WEEKEND This year Dural will be holding Get Ready Weekend online due to the current Covid-19 lockdown. Come and check out our Facebook page on www.facebook.com/DuralRuralFireBrigade Dural will be posting regularly throughout September on how to get ready for the next fire season. There will be tips on how to keep […]
Rouse Hill RFS Wins Competition … What Motivates a RFS Volunteer
Congratulations to Rouse Hill RFS (Rural Fire Service) on winning the Australian Pump Industries What Motivates an RFS Volunteer competition. As the winning prize, the brigade will receive an Aussie Fire Captain Plus high-pressure fire fighting pump, part of the Aussie Pumps Red Brigade produce line. The quality and number of responses were mind-blowing and […]
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade update!!
Our thoughts are with all in our community who are experiencing hardship during the current COVID-19 restrictions. Our experience as a Fire Brigade combating disasters of a different type have shown that we need to band together as a community and take action together. Treat everyone as though they were your own family. To protect […]
