Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade

Welcome

Welcome to the Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade web site. This site is designed to provide information to our members as well as keep the rest of the community up to date with our activities.

Scotland Island is located off Church Point in the lower end of Pittwater. We are within Sydney around 30 kms from the CBD. Our Brigade falls under the Warringah Pittwater area of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

We currently have two fire fighting engines on the Island as well as a long wheel base personnel carrier which is used for Medivacs. We service the Pittwater area and into the Hawkesbury River by boat to attend bush, structure and boat fires.

We always welcome new members, be they active fire fighting members or social members who want to assist in the support of the Brigade. Brigade meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm and all interested people are invited to attend.

In an EMERGENCY dial 000
and then the Fire Station if time permits -
9999 4404

Please note that a siren test is conducted on the first Saturday of each month at 10.00 am.

Extreme Fire Weather

November 20, 2009 - 12:39pm |

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The forecast into and during the weekend is for extremely hot conditions which will present the possibility of extreme fire weather.

There are no major fire incidences in the near vicinity at present, however, Rural Fire Service members will be on alert in the event of an incident starting.

Residents need to make sure they have put in place their FireWise strategy. If you have not yet prepared a FireWise plan, now is the time to do it. The FireWise kits are available from the Fire Station on Scotland Island and brigade members will be able to assist in preparing this plan, if needed.

Residents who own fire fighting pumps should make sure the pumps, fittings and hoses are in operational order. But do not restrict equipment to just one pump.

Make sure you have other tools, like a metal rake and buckets; prepare your house making sure the gutters and surrounding areas are clear.
Also ensure you have the appropriate clothing in the event of a fire.

Useful information about being prepared for a fire incident is available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or you could also visit www.sirfb.org.au for information.
Be prepared and have a plan in place, and let precinct coordinators know what your plans are.

If you think you see a fire, call 000 straight away.
And most importantly, stay cool and have a good weekend.
Tim Byrne
Captain
SIFRB