NSW RFS bushfire app

[Wortho]

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=131251

Just noticed that RFS have handy app's for the iPad and smartphones for when your on the move. After smelling smoke I just checked the Sydney area and there are 8 controlled burns going on around Northern Sydney at the moment. Nice to know they are controlled burns.

[bunyip]

Thanks for the heads up.

I will make sure LB gets that on her phone.

Bunyip

[singo-26]

Very handy, I've had it installed for a while. It alerts me to fires within 50klm of my home. The RFS website also has info on fires around the state and their current standing.

[Frostd]

Just downloaded it.  Very good.

[SUPA105]

Had it for awhile now....works well and is kept reasonable up todate, could be handy if your camped and have mobile coverage....

[Bird]

I reckon this app would be going off its tits today

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/records-tumble-as-early-season-heat-worsens-fire-threat-across-nsw-20170923-gyncs8.html

[Ben.Archer]

And right at the start of the fire season the RFS have replaced the fires near me app.

  Unlike normal practice they didn't update it, they just released a new app with the same name,  and then killed the old one.  If you try and use it now you will just get error messages saying it has failed to connect....

You have to remove it and install the new working version......

[speewa158]

To All Out There
                        Plan to escape the fire if it comes your way  . Plan NOW  , Create your Escape Plan , Be ready  ,   Be Aware  , Don't Leave it to the last minute . Tell your responsible family members of your plan . Go & Go Mow  Be Safe
                                                                           

[Bird]

And right at the start of the fire season the RFS have replaced the fires near me app.

  Unlike normal practice they didn't update it, they just released a new app with the same name,  and then killed the old one.  If you try and use it now you will just get error messages saying it has failed to connect....

You have to remove it and install the new working version......

that's ****in genius right there

[Ben.Archer]

Go & Go Mow  Be Safe
                                                                 

Mowing on the brain - or a funny co-incidence?

[rags]

After 30 years living in a high to extreme ( BAL 40 ) fire zone, having been under direct ember attack on 4 occasions I can say that an RFS App was never part of my fire plan. I worried that many people will rely on the App and wait for it to buzz or what ever it does before enacting a fire plan ( which will be panic and jump in the car).
Living in bush fire zones requires vigilance at all times, winter is your best friend as you can do you clearing ready for the summer, summer is a bit like 10 minutes till kickoff in the footy, if you are not ready then you are not much chance in the game.
Being involved in the local brigade is also highly recommended even if it is only as a non- operational role.

[ATC]

After 30 years living in a high to extreme ( BAL 40 ) fire zone, having been under direct ember attack on 4 occasions I can say that an RFS App was never part of my fire plan. I worried that many people will rely on the App and wait for it to buzz or what ever it does before enacting a fire plan ( which will be panic and jump in the car).
Living in bush fire zones requires vigilance at all times, winter is your best friend as you can do you clearing ready for the summer, summer is a bit like 10 minutes till kickoff in the footy, if you are not ready then you are not much chance in the game.
Being involved in the local brigade is also highly recommended even if it is only as a non- operational role.

No - make involved in an operational role


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[speewa158]

Well Said , Go & have a chat with your local fire brigade as to how you can help out . You don't have to put the wet stuff on the hot stuff. There are many jobs to keep the wheels moving that are important . Be Safe     

[gordo350]

After 30 years living in a high to extreme ( BAL 40 ) fire zone, having been under direct ember attack on 4 occasions I can say that an RFS App was never part of my fire plan. I worried that many people will rely on the App and wait for it to buzz or what ever it does before enacting a fire plan ( which will be panic and jump in the car).
Living in bush fire zones requires vigilance at all times, winter is your best friend as you can do you clearing ready for the summer, summer is a bit like 10 minutes till kickoff in the footy, if you are not ready then you are not much chance in the game.
Being involved in the local brigade is also highly recommended even if it is only as a non- operational role.

Correct.  By the time any app warns you of a fire it will most likely be on you already.  First thing that goes in a fire is the electricity.  Then the mobile towers work as good as a bean can with no string attached! ! Even our CFA comms went down during Black Saturday. Be alert. Be aware and be safe.

[Tweekin]

RFS does push out the fire status pretty quickly these days - but I agree no replacement for having a good awareness of whats going on around you on bad fire danger days. Mobile towers do have battery backup however it only lasts a couple of hours before generators are needed.

[ATC]

RFS does push out the fire status pretty quickly these days - but I agree no replacement for having a good awareness of whats going on around you on bad fire danger days. Mobile towers do have battery backup however it only lasts a couple of hours before generators are needed.

If you really want to know if there is a fire nearby and get alerted FAST, then you have to join an RFS / CFA crew.

Yeah, sure at times you're expected to drop everything but 99.72% of the time it stuff you didn't want to do anyway.

Yesterday was 2 calls, first was a smoker (tree bruning from the inside out) from the hazard reduction a few weeks ago - well inside the HR boundaries.

The second was a collection of F%#K WIT's that though that the Total Fire Bans don't apply to them.

OIC read them the riot act, got there attention when he mentioned the fine.

Point being, get involved....


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[Hoyks]

And right at the start of the fire season the RFS have replaced the fires near me app.

  Unlike normal practice they didn't update it, they just released a new app with the same name,  and then killed the old one.  If you try and use it now you will just get error messages saying it has failed to connect....

You have to remove it and install the new working version......

Mine is working fine after installing the new iOS. No update/re-installation required.

As for volunteering, I've added another uniform to my collection and spent for than a few Thursday evenings and weekends at the shed.  Now I've moved back to NSW for a bit its Wednesdays and I have another uniform on order and on the books for NSW & Qld brigades.

[Tweekin]

If you really want to know if there is a fire nearby and get alerted FAST, then you have to join an RFS / CFA crew.

Yeah, sure at times you're expected to drop everything but 99.72% of the time it stuff you didn't want to do anyway.

Yesterday was 2 calls, first was a smoker (tree bruning from the inside out) from the hazard reduction a few weeks ago - well inside the HR boundaries.

The second was a collection of F%#K WIT's that though that the Total Fire Bans don't apply to them.

OIC read them the riot act, got there attention when he mentioned the fine.

Point being, get involved....


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Have been for over 20 years , currently the Captain.

[achjimmy]

App is not to be relied on its FYI . During the last two threatening fires the alerts come through both mobile and landlines