NSW Rural Fire Service
As of 1st November 2012 permits to burn ARE required in the Wallaroo area. Permits will be required until at least 31st March 2013 (to be determined).
Wallaroo Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade is a New South Wales Rural Fire Service
(NSW RFS) unit. All
members of the brigade are volunteers and train regularly to fight bush fires,
grass fires, building and vehicle fires, as well as attending motor vehicle
accidents.
We respond to around 6-10 incidents per year in the brigade area, between Canberra and Murrumbateman, and also send crews and units to incidents within the zone, state or even interstate. Total of 26 incidents for 2011-12 season.
This fire season to date (as at 20 January 2013) Wallaroo brigade and volunteers have attended 1 motor vehicle accident, 3 unpermitted pile burns and 9 grass/bush fires in the brigade area. The bridage has also served beyond its area with a task force to Boorowa, multiple crews to a Section 44 at Bookham (Yass Fire) and 3 grass/bush fires.
We are an active training brigade, with our regular training nights usually attended by over 20 people. Our members are a diverse group including farmers, mechanics, public servants and retired lawyers. We always welcome new members and supporters.
Volunteers are welcome. See our flier here 228kb.
Fire Danger
Today's Fire Danger can be found on the RFS website. Click on region 9 (Southern Tablelands) on the map in the link to find the local fire danger. (Fire Danger)
Last updated on 21/01/2013.