This site will be closed down by Yahoo in October 2009 and i have created a new site for the Zone use. This site will only be maintained for the next few months. The link is www.riverinahighlands.webs.com Tumut Cadets shine the National Fire Cadet Competition in Penrith in April. story photo Tumut Cadets top the awards at the 2008 RFS State Championships in Tweed Heads story photo New Prescribed Burning SOP's endorsed, check the My RFS Website under Service Standards or find forms here NPWS Park Passes are now available. You must be a Active member and provide a copy of your registration to recieve one. Contact the office for further details Download Application Form Zone Manager Tony Clee is now on long service leave pending his retirement next year. Lindsay Lashbrook will act in the role until Tonys official retirement in July 2009. Im sure you all wish Tony well . Further information in the Draft Bushfire Risk Management Plan contact the Zone Office or checkout here Expressions of interest are required from Volunteers with an interest in becoming FireWise Facilitators. Contact the Office for further details Tumut Cadets win Silver and Bronze at the National Cadet Championships 2007 and again in 2009 Well Done Note: Riverina Highlands Phone Number has now changed to Local call number 1300 731 583 or 6941 2222 and Fax 6941 2220 RFS Display at Tumut Show 2006 Photo |
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| Riverina Highlands Zone is made up of 3 Local Government Areas, Gundagai,Tumut, Tumbarumba. The Zone is administered in Tumut, at the Fire Control Centre located in the Riverina Highlands Building, 76 Capper Street Tumut. |
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| Ground fuels cleared around the house Gutters cleared Fire breaks prepared Flammable items removed from around the house Do you have sufficent water supplies and fire fighting equipment ? Have an escape plan� BUSHFIRE SAFETY INFORMATION DOWNLOAD BUSHFIRE BOOKLET |
| FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW THE LINK TO THE N.S.W. RURAL FIRE SERVICE WEB SITE rfs.nsw.gov.au Or email us if you have a question |
| Your Property, Your Fuel, Your Responsiblity |
| Bush Fire Danger Period ceased on 15th April 2009 and will recommence on 1 November 2009 All Care should be taken when burning and seek advice before lighting. Notify your neighbours and the Zone Office 24hrs prior to lighting as required by law. |
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| Last updated 13/07/2009 |
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| PO BOX 401 TUMUT NSW 2720 Ph 6941 2222 FAX 6941 2220 [email protected] |
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| Local Weather stations link thanks to 96.3 Sounds of the mountains |