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WELCOME TO MEGALONG VALLEY BUSH FIRE BRIGADE
The purpose of the web site is to keep brigade members and residents informed of the brigades activities
and provide an opportunity for feedback from the community.
Operations
The RFS is responsible for the prevention, mitigation and suppression of fires and the protection of life and property. The term Operations describes the preparation for and response to incidents that RFS volunteers attend across the State.
The RFS is the lead agency for coordinated bush fire fighting and is also responsible for fires and related emergency incidents within Rural Fire Districts which cover more than 95% of the State. Fires and related emergency incidents include bush and grass fires, structure fires, transport fires and incidents, automatic fire alarms, etc.
The RFS also supports other agencies in emergency situations such as floods, storms and search and rescue situations.
A range of operational systems, resources and skills come together to ensure the RFS delivers an efficient, effective response to incidents within its operational responsibilities.
Common incidents that RFS Volunteers attend include:
| Common Incidents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush, grass and forest fires | Flammable liquid and gas fuel incidents | ||
| Hazardous materials incidents | Vehicle incidents | ||
| Electrical incidents | Search and rescue | ||
| Railway incidents | Aviation incidents | ||
| Structural fires | Marine incidents | ||
| Storms | Vehicle fires | ||
| Floods | Crop fires | ||
For information on bushfires in NSW click on the link NSW Rural Fire Service
Photos from the recent Cleanup Australia Day and field day exercise
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