Wentworth Falls Rural Fire Brigade

Training is one thing. Training along side the community is another level.

Yesterday the brigade teamed up with Bullaburra RFB (organisers) and Group Support (Comms) to conduct a running fire training scenario on the northern side of Wentworth Falls in Edward Parade. A handful of home owners gave the teams advanced permission to work in and around their homes as if we were engaging in active property protection.

Teams from 4 different appliances arrived in Edward Parade at about 1:45pm and tried to treat it like a real fire. Residents were also able to watch how we deploy and ask questions to help develop their understanding of what we need when they prepare their properties

High fidelity training where we get to introduce chaos and get people breaking into a sweat is where some of the most valuable learning occurs for firefighters.

Thank you so much for working with both brigades as we all continue to Get Ready.

Tim Parsley - Captain



Photo credit: Chris Zito, LB Irawan

Well Wentworth Falls, Its a wrap. What an amazing day.

We were so thrilled to see so many of you turn up and chat with us about your fire plans and make appointments for us to pay you a visit in coming weeks. Lot of fire plans and lots of conversations. Every exchange we have makes Wentworth Falls more bushfire ready.

We also had our Junior firefighters demonstrate their skills with a live fire display, which was a special treat for them and for the community. Aged between 13 and 17 they performed admirably.

What's the next big thing, well, that's a surprise however it's fair to say it may involve a red hat & suit....stay tuned.

Tim Parsley - Captain

Hi Wentworth Falls,

The day is in full swing and everyone is having great time!

Don’t forget we’re here until 1500 to help you Get Ready!

Hi Wentworth Falls,

So, As promised its time to introduce to you a few more of our volunteers that will be on site to help you tomorrow (Saturday 21st September) Falls Rd, Wentworth Falls from 10am.

All amazing people, all ready to help you Get Ready.

Wayne - 26 years in Wentworth Falls as well as a period as Jenolan Captain
Rob - With Wentworth Falls since 1997
Marcus - Following in Dads (Rob) footsteps
Lucy - New to the brigade and passionate about supporting the community
Gavin - Been fighting fires in some way shape of form for 30+ years
Tim H - Always willing to take out a night crew
LB - Brigade Secretary and known for a very rapid tanker revers once when things weren't going to plan
Trisden - New to the brigade
Sam - Freshly minted along with Trisden
Aurelia - Joined when she was 12 and has just turned 18 allowing her to respond to incidents state wide.

The Juniors - Young firefighters between 12 and 18 getting ready for when its their turn

In late breaking news, the Virtuality Reality Firefighting kit will be installed for tomorrow's Open Day! See what it's really like to be a firefighter!

Saturday 21st Sept. 10am to 4pm, Wentworth Falls RFB, Falls Rd

Hi Wentworth Falls,

You may be thinking, what are they going to do this year at the GRW? Well, you've spoken and we've listened.

Don't miss out. 10am to 3pm Saturday 21st September 2024. RFB station, Falls Rd Wentworth Falls.

1. Free BBQ (while stock lasts)
2. Free espresso coffee
3. How to use your static water supply
4. How to use your portable pump
5. Advice around pets
6. Free BBQ (while stock lasts)
7. Fire extinguisher use (you get to use one! No fire, sorry)
8. Fire Tanker demonstration (with live fire!)
9. Free BBQ (while stock lasts)
10. One on One fire plan preparation
11. Come and see our brand new fire tanker!!

Plus much much more

Cant wait to see you there.

The Wenty team!

Tomorrow (Thursday 19/9/2024) is an Extreme Fire Danger and a Total Fire Ban. Strong dry wind is forecast for most of the day.

Time to review those fire plans Wentworth Falls.

Do you have a Static Water Supply that we could use in a bushfire?

The NSW Rural Fire Service provides specially designed SWS signs for properties with suitable water supplies. This helps firefighters access vital water supplies quickly and efficiently to help them defend your property. Examples of suitable water supplies include:

--A property dam which can be used to refill fire tankers and firefighting aircraft such as helicopters which support our firefighters on the ground.
--A backyard swimming pool, which provides an ideal static water supply for small portable pumps and hose lines to help protect your home.
--A tank, which with appropriate fittings can also be used to quickly supply water for firefighting.

If you have a pool, tank or dam with more than 3,000 litre capacity and wish to be part of the SWS Program, come and talk to us at our Open Day.

Saturday 21st September 10am to 3pm

Hi Wentworth Falls,

Im going to ask you a very direct question.....how prepared are you? A little, a lot, somewhere in between?

Do you store wood near your house? Are your gutters full of leaves and debris? Do you have trees near the house? Do you have a half buried hydrant near your place?

If you answered yes to any of the above, it's time to Get Ready.

Come on down to the station between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 21st September and have a chat with our amazing team.

Never say never...

In 1957 the town of Wentworth Falls and Leura was decimated by a bushfire that started near the Katoomba Tip. Like so many bushfires, a lot of the destruction was caused in the first few hours.

It may have been 67 years ago however it could happen again.

It doesn't matter where you live in Wentworth Falls, you need a Bushfire Plan.

Come down to Falls Rd Wentworth Falls on Saturday 21st Sept between 10am and 3pm and we can help you Get Ready.

Tim Parsley - Captain

Hi Wentworth Falls,

Since it's only 6 more sleeps until our Open Day, we thought it would be great for you to see a handful of the team ready to help you get ready for this year's fire season. We will introduce a few more members later in the week. Remember these faces for a chat on the 21st!

Clare - Community Engagement Officer
James - Brigade Senior Deputy Captain
Tim - Brigade Captain
Suzanne - Station Officer and Junior Coordinator
Ray - Deputy Captain & Treasurer
Peter - Brigade President

Tim Parsley

Hi Wentworth Falls,

This weekend at the station we’re giving out fire plans and invitations for our GRW on the 21st.

Come along and say hi by 2pm

Hi Wentworth Falls,

What a huge 2 weeks for us. We've had members out doing HR's in Yester Rd last week, Winmalee on Friday and Sunday, the Wentworth Falls Cemetery on Tuesday, Blackheath Wednesday Day (2 trucks) and again Wednesday night....phew....and there may be more next week weather permitting.

This Saturday we will be at the station to say hi as you head towards the polling booth at Wentworth Falls Public School with a very special invitation with each fire plan.

Cant wait to see you there.

Tim Parsley - Captain

Woody and the team had a cracking if not spooky day at the Cemetery HR today. Another 3 hectares hazard reduced. For Wentworth Falls. Many thanks to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 495 Wentworth Falls for having us along.

Don’t forget our Open Day on Saturday the 21st September!

Tim Parsley

Hi Wentworth Falls,

Today (Tuesday 10/9) the brigade will be working with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 495 Wentworth Falls and other brigades to complete a Hazard Reduction at the Wentworth Falls Cemetery. Briefing for crews is planned for 1000hrs so we should commence shortly after.

Tim Parsley - Captain

While there are still a few things left to do (patrol and bring in all the hoses after todays wind), we wanted to extend an enormous thank you to everyone that helped us achieve the Yester Rd HR this week. NSW RFS - Katoomba/Leura Brigade South Katoomba Rural Fire Brigade Hazelbrook RFS Woodford Rural Fire Brigade Valley Heights Rural Fire Brigade Fire and Rescue NSW Station 495 Wentworth Falls Fire and Rescue NSW Station 361 Leura, RFS Blue Mountains District Blackheath/Mt Victoria Rural Fire Brigade and Blue Mountains Group Support.

We also need to thank you, the residents of Wentworth Falls, for supporting us in getting this important work done.

Tim Parsley - Captain

Hi Wentworth Falls,

Crews are out again this morning mopping up the Yester Rd HR.

Overnight the burn out of remaining fuel completed with crews now working to make sure everything is blacked out and safe.

Tim Parsley - Captain

Hi Wentworth Falls,

I’m writing this to you from the Fire ground this evening, and I can say with great satisfaction that all of the containment lines for the hazard reduction at Yester Rd have been completed and the burn is safely contained within the planned area.

At this stage, crews will be present around the clock until tomorrow evening making sure everything is safe

Tim Parsley – Captain 

Hi Wentworth Falls,

At 3pm today we conducted a test burn and have decided that the conditions are good for us to complete the Yester Rd Hazard Reduction burn this afternoon and into the evening.

Tim Parsley - Captain

Hi Wentworth Falls,

At this stage the Hazard Reduction is proceeding as planned. Ignition is planned for the afternoon with the expectation it will be completed in the early evening.

To give you confidence, we will have a fire appliance patrolling the completed burn area every day until the weekend.

HI Wentworth Falls,

Today (Monday 2nd September 2024) is a Total Fire Ban

Hi Wentworth Falls,

So, today we had a fire call to Lincoln Rock on Kings Tableland, and what did we find, a campfire spitting embers in the strong wind. Unbelievable I know, however that level of ignorance exists.

Crews made safe before heading back to station and I would like to thank the men and women of the brigade for turning out on Fathers Day.

My request to you and community members is spread the word. Spread the word that campfires on lookouts might seem nice (and/or romantic) however it's a massive problem, even more so in this weather. In short, don't even think about it.

Tim Parsley - Captain

Hi Wentworth Falls,

On Tuesday the 3rd September (early next week) the RFS is planning to conduct a Hazard Reduction in Wentworth Falls on Yester Rd. Our brigade will be in attendance along with a number of others.

Its only a small burn but part of a bigger picture and strategy we are trying to implement with small pockets of bushland throughout the town.

If you have any questions you can email [email protected] or contact the district office on 0247847444

Thanks
Tim Parsley - Captain

Hi Wentworth Falls, today (Tuesday 31st October 2023) is an EXTREME FIRE DANGER and a Total fire ban is in place.

Hi Wentworth Falls, today (Monday 30th October 2023) is an EXTREME FIRE DANGER and a Total fire ban is in place.