This post originated as a comment from one of our readers. In January of 2013 I was sent to Tasmania as an investigator for the fire in the Dunelli area. The area was highly asbestos contaminated and the workers both
Member Asks – Why not use Neighbouring Brigades?
In relation to the following, Section 44 fire at Warrimoo in the Blue Mountains on the 14th November 2014: Information from the “Fires Near Me” RFS website. Greens Rd, Warrimoo ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: Greens Rd, Warrimoo, NSW 2774 COUNCIL AREA: Blue
Firefighting and WHS in New South Wales
This content was added by Michael Eburn on his Australian Emergency Law Blog on November 15, 2014 at 6:25 pm. The question was originally posted as a comment on the post ‘Firefighting and WHS in South Australia’ (14 November 2014).
We Want Our Blue Shirts Back
The RFS Commissioner doesn’t care and Minister, Stuart Ayres isn’t interested. The Volunteers have spoken loudly about the removal of access to purchasing the Blue Shirts that they have worn for years. Earlier this year the RFS stopped another group from selling
Now That’s Refreshing
I was checking into a motel in Nyngan ,when I noticed that a VFFA sticker had been applied to the drinks fridge. The motel managers were very supportive of all NSW FRS Volunteers and the work that the VFFA is
Climate Change or Poor Land Management
Before you make up your mind on the climate change debate and the connection between the climate and bushfires, have a listen to this interview. Alan Jones speaks with the former head of Greenpeace, Dr Patrick Moore about climate change
RFS not told of plans for back-burning during Coonabarabran bushfires – inquiry hears
By Claire Aird, 12 Nov 2014 The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) was not told of plans for a controversial back-burning operation during last year’s bushfires near Coonabarabran in the state’s north-west, an inquiry has heard. Deputy state coroner
Sale – VFFA Merchandise
Get yourself into a VFFA Blue Drill Shirt for only $20 (they are as rare as rocking horse poop) There are many other sales items also available. Limited stocks only. Item Quantity Sale price Navy Drill shirts 20 $20.00 Royal
Ranger says he warned against back-burning during Coonabarabran bushfire disaster
By Claire Aird, 12 Nov 2014. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) made a “very bad decision” by back-burning during last year’s bushfires in north-west New South Wales, an inquest has heard. Deputy state coroner Hugh Dillon is overseeing an inquiry into
Senior RFS officers ignored advice on back burning Black Sunday fire, inquest hears
By Paul Bibby, Court Reporter, November 11, 2014 Rural Fire Service officers in charge of combating a fire chose to try a risky back-burning operation during the 2013 “Black Sunday’” bushfire, despite being strongly advised not to, an inquest has