Macmasters Beach RFS

OUR BUSHFIRE BRIGADE – DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS

Our local firies do a massive amount of work – without pay.
They even have to raise their own funds for gear!
They:

Attend fire calls
Attend traffic accidents
Assist NSW Ambulance with patient extrication
Undertake hazard reduction burns
Undertake general training
Undertake specialist training (e.g. breathing apparatus)
Maintain their equipment
Fundraise
Volunteer their time to assist in community events such as the book sale and annual 5 Lands Walk

And most importantly, take Santa on his annual trip around the streets of Macmasters to hand out sugar and make sure all of the children have been good.

They’d love some extra help – and new members are always welcome.

Call Macmasters Brigade Captain Craig Roberts on 0419 018 685 to find out what you can do!

If you wish to donate directly, the Macmasters RFS Brigade bank details are below

BSB: 032-596

Account number: 59-0326

MACMASTERS BEACH IS IN A BUSHFIRE PRONE AREA.

It’s vital that all property owners and occupants are prepared for bushfire.

The more you prepare, the better you and your property will survive.

Our local bushfire brigade will play a vital role in protecting the community – but we must all play our part.

We strongly recommend you download the “Fires Near Me” app to your smart devices for alerts and information about closeby bushfires.

The following links provide CRITICAL information to help you plan.

The Rural Fire Service web site for general information and links
http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

The Bushfire Survival Plan
http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/file_system/attachments/Attachment_BushFireSurvivalPlan.pdf

New Fire Danger Sign Information
http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/file_system/attachments/Attachment_FireDangerRating.pdf

New Neighbourhood Safe Places
http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=1785

Our designated “neighbourhood safer place” in the incidence of a local, out of control bushfire is:

Banavie Reserve

Marine Parade, opposite MacMasters Beach (at the beach playground, adjacent to the toilet/shower block)

Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire emergency.

They are to be used when all other options in your bush fire survival plan can’t be put into action safely.

Please note that travelling to or sheltering at a Neighbourhood Safer Place does not guarantee your safety.

Remember:

Your safest option will always be to leave early.
People with special needs, such as the elderly and people with a disability, should always leave before the threat of bush fire.
If it is unsafe to leave the area or stay and defend your property, and the path is clear, you should move to your pre-identified Neighbourhood Safer Place, or other safer location, prior to the impact of a bush fire.
Be aware that when you are travelling to your Neighbourhood Safer Place there may be heavy smoke and poor visibility.
It is important that you are familiar with the area. Gather at the Neighbourhood Safer Place location and remain there until the bush fire threat has passed.
The conditions at the Neighbourhood Safer Place may be uncomfortable and you may be affected by heat, smoke and embers.
Water, toilets and food may not be available at the Neighbourhood Safer Place and emergency service personnel may not be present.
Neighbourhood Safer Places are not intended for pets and livestock.

Bushfire information line:

1800 NSW RFS
1800 679 737