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Fire Permits and Total Fire Bans
Date: 7/11/2011 Expires: 31/03/2012
With the Bush Fire Danger Period for the Riverina Zone beginning on 1st November 2011 permits are now required.
What are the rules?
Click the link below to find out more
Total Fire Bans & Fire Permits
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status Update
Date: 20/06/2011 Expires: 20/06/2012
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has notified the RFS of legislative changes that affect the ability for volunteer brigades to collect tax deductible donations.
This will affect volunteer brigades which currently hold Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, those who have applied for DGR status and those that intend to apply in the future.
The ATO is currently holding regular discussions with the NSW RFS and representatives from other volunteer fire services across Australia to help put together a solution which meets the legislative requirements, without being an unnecessary burden on brigades.
While this solution is developed with the ATO, it’s expected that brigades with DGR status will be able to continue to hold that status until the end of 2011 to help with the transition to the new DGR categories.
The ATO will be providing further information in the near future about the options for affected brigades and the requirements for being endorsed as a DGR.
This article will be updated as new information is provided.
Truck Auction
Date: 1/04/2011 Expires: 8/04/2011
1 x Mercedes Benz and 1 x Mitsubishi Tankers will be auctioned at Rundles Auctions on Wednesday 6th April 2011 starting at 3pm.
For further information please contact Zone Fleet Officer, Rex Sheather on 6931 5855.
Training Exercise
Date: 30/03/2011 Expires: 7/05/2011
Please click the link below for information on the training exercise being held at the scout camp on Oura rd on the weekend of 30th April to 1st May.
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World's Greatest Shave
Date: 10/03/2011 Expires: 19/03/2011
Joe Knox is taking part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World's Greatest Shave this year.
Please sponsor Joe by making an online donation using a credit card. I’m aiming to raise as much as I can for the Leukaemia Foundation. Their vital work provides patients with practical support during their long and tough treatment, as well as funding important research.
Cash and cheque donations can also be made at the Riverina Zone Office.
Did you know?
- Every hour of every day, at least one person in Australia is diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma.
- Every two hours, someone loses their life to blood cancer.
- $26 can provide emotional support to help someone overcome the shock of being diagnosed
- $40 can help improve treatments and find cures by funding a PhD student's laboratory costs for a day
- $57 can support patients who are too ill to drive by providing a day's transport to and from treatment
- $80 can give a regional family who've had to move closer to treatment, a place to call home for a night
For more information about the Leukaemia Foundation visit their website: http://www.leukaemia.org.au
Thank you for your support!
Take a look at my Profile Page by clicking this link.
RFSA Grants 2011
Date: 4/03/2011 Expires: 30/04/2011
One of the major objectives of the NSW Rural Fire Service Association is to distribute a proportion of the proceeds generated from its fundraising activities as capital grants to Brigades and Support Groups that seek to improve the welfare and amenity of their members.
The RFSA Grant Scheme provides financial assistance to individual Rural Fire Service Brigades, Support Groups and Districts for purposes not covered by Government funding. Funding is not directed to capital expenditure items nor fire fighting vehicles nor equipment purchases that would normally be supplied by NSW Rural Fire Services and/or Local Councils.
The RFSA is committed to supporting our Members to protect their communities.
Applications are now open and need to be submitted to the Riverina Zone Office no later than COB Thursday 14 April 2011 for authorisation prior to being submitted to the RFSA.
To find out more please click here.
Volunteer to Career 2011
Date: 31/01/2011 Expires: 27/06/2011
The Volunteer to Career (V2C) program runs over a weekend and was designed for volunteer members interested in a career in the NSW RFS. The program outlines the sorts of jobs available and what they involve, how to make yourself more competitive, the entry qualifications required, how people are selected for jobs, how to apply and what the job interview process involves.
Attendees must fill out the application form which will be available once EOI’s for 2011 are open.
When will the workshops take place?
In order to allow for sufficient time for all information and for the quality of its delivery 1.5 days (over a weekend) are required. The program will commence on Saturday morning and conclude lunchtime Sunday.
The program dates for 2011 have now been set as:
• Region South – Yass, 25 – 26 June
• Region North – Coffs Harbour, 6-7 August
• Region East – Cumberland Zone, 27 – 28 August
Applications for this program closed 30 May 2011. If you are interested in this program but have not submitted an application please contact the Riverina Zone Office on 6931 5855.
Expressions of Interest
Date: 23/12/2010 Expires: 15/01/2011
Expressions of interest are sought to supply and erect sheds within the Riverina Zone of the NSW Rural Fire Service for the 2010/2011 financial year.
Click here for more information
RFSA Conference 2011
Date: 23/12/2010 Expires: 31/03/2011
The NSW Rural Fire Service Association invites you to Coffs Harbour for RFSA Conference 2011.
The Conference will be held at the Opal Cove Resort 17 - 19 June 2011.
For futher information please visit the Conference website or contact the Conference Managers (Arinex) on (02) 9265 0700 or rfsaconference@arinex.com.au
Click to visit the RFSA Conference Website
DOB IN A TOSSER
Date: 6/12/2010 Expires: 25/10/2015
Lets put a stop to fires started from cigarettes. If you witness a motorist throw a cigarette from a vehicle call the EPA on 131 555 (7 days/24 hours).
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NEW Membership Application / Transfer Forms
Date: 29/07/2010 Expires: 5/08/2010
Due to changes in information required for Criminal History Checks a NEW Membership Application - Transfer Form will be released on the 2nd August 2010. PLEASE do not complete the exisiting form. Please contact the Zone Office for the new forms in early August.
Inaugural Meeting - Riverina Zone Aviation Brigade
Date: 22/07/2010 Expires: 16/08/2010
The inaugural meeting of the Riverina Zone Aviation Brigade is to be held at the Riverina Zone Fire Control Centre on Sunday 15th August 2010 at 11am. (BBQ Lunch Provided).
2010 Bunnaloo RFSA Family Fun Day
Date: 23/06/2010 Expires: 4/07/2010
The 2010 RFSA Volunteer Family Day will be held on Sunday 4th July 2010 at Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve (approx 60kms south west of Deniliquin, via Mathoura).
Click here for futher information
How to become qualified in Community Safety Assistant
Date: 7/06/2010 Expires: 1/08/2010
The RFS is currently arranging a CSA course to be held at Tumut in late July if there is sufficient interest.
If you are interested in this course please contact Riverina Zone Community Safety Officer James Smith on 6931 5855.
Click here for more information on becoming a CSA
Change your clock! Change your smoke alarm batteries !
Date: 4/04/2010 Expires: 9/04/2010
Sunday morning marks the end of daylight saving, signalling it's time for us to change out smoke alarm batteries. Stay safe, get FireWise in the Riverina.
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What NSW Fire Area are we???
Date: 2/02/2010 Expires: 2/03/2010
The Riverina Zone is covered by Eastern Riverina and Southern Riverina.
Eastern Riverina covers Albury,Coolamon, Greater Hume, Junee, Lockhart and Wagga Wagga.
Southern Riverina covers Berrigan, Conargo, Corowa, Deniliquin, Jerilderie, Murray, Urana and Wakool.
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Smoke on the horizon ...
Date: 23/01/2010 Expires: 25/01/2010
You may currently be able to see smoke in your area drifting in from fires in other areas.
There are no fires at present in the Riverina Zone.
For the latest fire updates and Fire Weather Warnings listen into ABC Riverina.
ABC Radio - Riverina
2010 Riverina Zone Training Calendar
Date: 19/01/2010 Expires: 20/02/2010
The 2010 Riverina Zone Training Calendar now been released. For further information please contact L& D Officer - John Baker.
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Riverina Zone Welcomes New Manager
Date: 19/01/2010 Expires: 20/02/2010
Riverina Zone Manager Joe Knox is currently acting as the Manager for the Chifley Zone (Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon).
The Riverina Zone welcomes Roger Orr from the MIA Zone who will be the acting Riverina Zone Manager for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
2010 State Training Calendar
Date: 14/01/2010 Expires: 15/02/2010
The NSW Rural Fire Service 2010 State Training Calendar has now been released.
Nominate Now for training in 2010. Please contact Learning & Development Officer - John Baker
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Rivercom & Telstra Donation helps Riverina Zone Volunteers
Date: 26/11/2009 Expires: 1/05/2010
Need a new mobile phone, broadband connection or Telstra product??? Rivercom and Telstra will donate $20 from every mobile phone, Bigpond Broadband plan or Telstra product sold between the 5th October 2009 and April 2010 to the NSW Rural Fire Service Riverina Zone.
Thanks Rivercom & Thanks Telstra from the volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service Riverina Zone.
"Rivercom" for all your communications needs (Click to View)
TOTAL FIRE BAN
Date: 18/11/2009 Expires: 20/11/2009
Total Fire Bans. What are the rules?
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FIRE AT MANGOPLAH IS OUT
Date: 11/11/2009 Expires: 12/11/2009
A fire had started in High fire conditions 2.5 kms South East of Mangoplah on pivate property. Generally under these conditions there is no immediate danger to your life and fires can be controlled.
Check that your bush fire survival plan is up-to-date, visit the NSW RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
If you don’t have a bush fire survival plan, ensure you know what you will do if the fire does threaten your property. If you plan to leave – leave early.
Check this website regularly for updates about the fire.
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
NSW RFS Open Day - 26 Sept
Date: 29/07/2009 Expires: 27/09/2009
The NSW RFS Open Day is fast approaching. Please contact your local brigade for details.
Brigade members can click the link below for more information on how to run their Open Day. These documents are very big so only good internet connection speed will download them. Contact the Fire Control Center for more information. Deadline for registration is 31st July ... so hurry !
Open Day information for brigade members
Riverina Zone Welcomes New Chaplain
Date: 18/06/2009 Expires: 19/07/2009
We welcome Brad Collins who has been appointed as Chaplain for the NSW Rural Fire Service Riverina Zone.
RFS Chaplains are an integral part of the Service, and are always there when needed and they often respond to incidents with brigades in order to fully appreciate the emergency situations firefighters find themselves in. They provide their confidential care at the scenes of fire or disaster, at brigade stations and Fire Control Centres, and by visiting homes and hospitals.
Families are a primary focus of the service, not just the members in “yellows”. Ready to assist the RFS family in times of crisis and joy, they officiate at solemn events, such as funerals, memorials and dedications, as well as the celebrations of marriage and baptism.
Chaplains listen with empathy, advise calmly and offer assistance when appropriate.
Riverina Zone Chaplain Brad Collins can be contacted via the the Riverina Zone Office on 6931 5855.
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RFSA Grant Scheme 4 is now open
Date: 23/03/2009 Expires: 4/07/2009
The RFSA Grant Scheme 4 is now open and accepting applications. All completed Grant applications are to be received by RFSA Head Office by COB Friday 3rd July 2009. Applications can be received by mail, fax or email to grants@rfsa.org.au
Phone: 4722 2122 Fax: 4722 2144
RFSA ... SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS - PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY - BUILD THEIR FUTURE
We're gettin' FireWise in the Riverina
Date: 16/03/2009 Expires: 20/03/2009
The Riverina Zone FireWise team will present to the Mangoplah community on Thursday 19th March. Kicking off at 7pm, all local residents are invited along.
Come along with questions and ideas.
Riverina Strike Teams - Victorian Deployment
Date: 10/02/2009 Expires: 20/02/2009
Riverina Strike Team 1 - Returned 11/2/09
Riverina Strike Team 2 - Returned 14/2/09
Riverina Strike Team 3 - Returned 17/2/09
Riverina Strike Team 4 - List being taken of available Riverina Zone Volunteers for possible deployment. (Unlikely at this stage)
Riverina Zone Office - 69315855
Offers of Help - Victorian Fires
Date: 9/02/2009 Expires: 15/02/2009
"How Can I Help"
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2009 Riverina Zone Training Program
Date: 28/01/2009 Expires: 28/02/2009
2009 Training Calendar for the Riverina Zone is now online. View the calender on the Learning & Development page.
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Mt Ulandra Channel Change to PMR 30
Date: 19/06/2008 Expires: 30/06/2008
Mt Ulandra PMR Channel 85 will experience a channel change on Saturday 21/06/08 at approx midday.
The NEW channel will be PMR 30.
This is to eliminate significant interfernce experienced in recent times.
HAY SHED FIRES
Date: 16/01/2008 Expires: 16/02/2008
The Riverina Zone has experienced a large number of Hay Shed Fires in the last month. Landholders are encouraged to check hay sheds and hay stacks for hay that may be susceptable to spontaneous combust.
What happens when hay heats?
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