Rural Fire Service Braidwood Station & Office

10/02/2023

The Fire Danger Rating for today is HIGH and a TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force.

For Total Fire Ban rules: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../fdr.../total-fire-ban-rules

10/02/2023

The Fire Danger Rating for Saturday 11/02/2023 is HIGH and a TOTAL FIRE BAN will be in force.

For Total Fire Ban rules: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../fdr.../total-fire-ban-rules

02/02/2023

Lake George units along with units from NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone are currently responding to a confirmed grassfire on Collector Rd, Currawang.

For further information go to http://rfs.nsw.gov.au or the Fires Near Me App.

NSW Rural Fire Service
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 428 Queanbeyan

This page displays all bush and grass fires attended by fire services in NSW and other incidents attended by NSW RFS volunteers. 

26/01/2023

We are on scene at a vehicle collision on Nerriga Road. The road is now closed from Oallen Ford Road to Nerriga village.

16/12/2022

Following on from last Saturday's announcement of the passing of David Doblinger, funeral detail have been confirmed.

Friday 23rd December 1030 hours at Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery.

Further details for members can be found in this weeks newsletter and in the Members facebook group.

09/12/2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David Doblinger last night.

‘Doubles’ as he was known affectionately had been a member of the Lake George district for nearly 40 years. He was a Deputy Group Captain, Captain, Senior Deputy Captain, Deputy Captain during this time and most recently became an employee for our South Eastern Area Command. He was a member of several brigades including, Wamboin, Ridgeway, Queanbeyan City and Jerrabomberra Creek.

He was also a former member of the Queanbeyan Unit of the NSW SES, and brought many of the skills he learnt with the SES to the RFS.

We give our most sincere condolences to his family during this most difficult of times. His friendship will be remembered with fondness and love.

07/06/2022

Today is Thank a First Responder Day, when all Australians are asked to show their appreciation to those who dedicate their lives to protecting the public. We wanted to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thanks to our members, who support our communities through the invaluable work they do.

Across Australia, 300,000 first responders – paramedics, police, firefighters and emergency rescue workers – go to work every day without knowing exactly what they will face. Across our service, 75,000 members work tirelessly to support and protect their communities. With the challenges of recent years, through fire, Covid, and floods, it could be argued that first responders have never been under more pressure – yet they continue to turn up, turn out, and rise up.

I hope this simple act of saying thanks for the challenging, but hopefully rewarding, work you do lets you know that you are recognised, appreciated, and valued by Lake George District and whole RFS.

24/04/2022

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

31/03/2022

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) officially comes to an end tonight in NSW.

This season, firefighters have responded to 5,465 bush and grass fires which has seen 101,089 hectares burnt.

While rainfall spared most of the state from significant fire activity, over recent weeks we've had around 800 members tirelessly working in flood-affected areas across the state each day.

Remember, if you are looking to conduct a hazard reduction or pile burn, there are still a number of rules in place outside the BFDP that need to be followed. For more visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

22/08/2021

An update on our staffing arrangements, both the Queanbeyan and Braidwood offices will have a staff presence from Monday 23rd August. Any member of the public wishing to attend either of these locations must do so by appointment only. Please call 61280600 to arrange an appointment.
If you wish to register your intent to burn, you may do so online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Please stay safe.

16/08/2021

The Lake George District Office will be closed this week, due to the ongoing COVID situation. The closure will not affect response to triple zero calls.
Members of the public wishing to register their intent to undertake pile burning, may advise the RFS by visiting www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
For general inquiries please email [email protected] or phone 1800 679 737.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause the public, but the safety of our staff and volunteers takes priority.
We will continue to review the COVID situation and provide an update, when we are able to staff the office again.

13/06/2021

NSW RFS Volunteers are responding to a fire on Charleys Forest Road.