NSW RFS - Durras South Brigade

04/04/2026

A BIG thanks 🙏🙏 to everyone who supported our cake stall, sausage sizzle and raffle fund-raising activities today at the Durras Handmade Market! It was a great community day (despite the high Relative Humidity at times). The funds raised will help our local brigade buy much needed equipment including new UHF radios. Thank you all!! 👍🙂

02/04/2026

EASTER RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE - send us a message if you would like to purchase.

Its been a busy leadup to Easter as usual for the Durras South Crew... chainsaws at work to keep the highway clear for all the travellers.

The Brigade will be slinging snags at the South Durras Easter Market, so come on down before they sell out!

The annual Easter Raffle is also selling fast, with our great volunteers already pounding the pavement and selling tickets door to door. There will also be opportunity to purchase at the Easter market. But, if you're not in range and would like to buy a ticket or 11, please send a message and we'll arrange an EFT.

Some great prizes have been donated by very generous businesses in support of the Brigade, so a special thanks to those contributors.

In addition to the prizes noted on the raffle tix, Durras Distillery has also donated a bottle of their incredible Gin for 10th place.

See you all on Saturday!

31/01/2026

Smelling smoke this morning? You’re not imagining it. Smoke from several large fires burning across Victoria has been pushed back onshore by easterly winds and is currently impacting coastal areas around Sydney. The good news is that the smoke is expected to clear by mid to late morning.

A reminder for those in these areas to only call Triple Zero (000) if you can see an unattended fire. If you have a respiratory condition which may be worsened by smoke, activate your health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing windows.

13/01/2026

Helicopter pilots worked hard yesterday at Brassknocker Fire. Great job!

12/01/2026

Some video from Brassknocker Fire work yesterday.

12/01/2026

The Durras South Cat 7 and crew worked on the Brassknocker Fire near Cobago yesterday. Here's some photos of the crew in action blacking out along firetrails working alongside other fire-fighters and some impressive heavy machinery with helicopters flying overhead dropping buckets on the fire.

12/01/2026

A Durras South crew departed this morning to assist fire fighting efforts at the Brassknocker Firetrail Fire, Yowrie.
Stay safe out there guys and gals!

09/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban is now in place, Saturday 10 January, for South Durras and all surrounding regions. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

09/01/2026

Please note! No fires!

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 10 January, for Greater Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, Greater Hunter, Monaro Alpine, Southern and Central Ranges and the Southern Slopes. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

07/01/2026

🔥Tomorrows (8/1/26) Fire Danger Rating is HIGH🔥

All fire permits have been suspended on the Far South Coast

BE READY TO ACT

Do you know what to do if a fire starts in your area?

☎️ Call 000 for any un-attended fires ☎️

Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
South Coast Police District
Bega Valley Shire Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council

07/01/2026

🔥🔥Forecast HIGH Fire Danger🔥🔥

Current forecasts indicate that the Far South Coast is going to be in a HIGH Fire Danger Rating from tomorrow Thursday 8/1/26 till Saturday 10/1/26.

The RFS request that if you have had a pile burn on your property in the last 4 weeks that you check to ensure that it is fully extinguished.

📝Complete your Bush Fire survival plan by going to www.myfireplan.com.au

💬Talk with your family to ensure everyone know what your plan is.

📱Stay informed with the Hazards Near Me app available on Apple and Android devices.



Eurobodalla Shire Council
Bega Valley Shire Council
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
South Coast Police District

05/01/2026

🚒Fire Permits SUSPENDED🚒

Due to upcoming weather fire permits for the Far South Coast will be suspended from midnight 5/1/2026 till midnight 11/1/2026.

Are you and your loved ones prepared if a fire was to start? Have the conversation today it only takes 5 minutes go to www.myfireplan.com.au

🔥If you see an un-attended fire call 000🔥

Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
South Coast Police District
Bega Valley Shire Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council