NSW RFS - Lower Hunter Communications Brigade, 110 Mount Vincent Road, East Maitland (2026)

The Rural Fire Service Communications brigade’s volunteers handle radio, telephone and other electronic communications during rostered weekend and weekday shifts all year and are on call for day and night shifts during fire season (October – April). It is an important job needing maturity, responsibility and confidentiality. Tasks our members do:

• Radio Operators
• Logging & Data Entry
• Aviatio

n Support
• Mapping/GIS
• Incident Management Team Roles
• Administrative Support

Areas of Responsibility

Since the Re-zoning, Lower Hunter Communications Brigade is now responsible for radio communications for Four Local Government Areas (LGA) known as Lower Hunter. These areas are;

• Cessnock
• Maitland
• Dungog
• Port Stephens

Our area covers approximately 5,500 Km² and approximately 198,000 people across all 4 LGAs (Correct as of 2011 Census).

17/04/2026

🔥Hazard Reduction -Wollombi Cessnock LGA🔥

Firefighters will be taking advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a Hazard Reduction Burn in Wollombi on Saturday 18th April 2026.

Residents in the area may see or smell smoke and those with asthma or other respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area, stay indoors with your windows closed and to activate your health plan if required.

A reminder to please only call Triple Zero (000) if you can see an unattended fire. For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

16/04/2026

09/04/2026

🔥Hazard Reduction Cessnock LGA🔥

Firefighters will be taking advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a Hazard Reduction Burn in Kearsley on Friday 10th April 2025.

Residents in the area may see or smell smoke and those with asthma or other respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area, stay indoors with your windows closed and to activate your health plan if required.

A reminder to please only call Triple Zero (000) if you can see an unattended fire. For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

03/04/2026

🚒 WANT TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY? WHY NOT JOIN A SUPPORT BRIGADE! 🔥

Crews on the ground rely on a strong support team and one of the most critical roles is Communications.

📍 Based at the Lower Hunter Fire Control Centre in East Maitland,
the Lower Hunter Communications Brigade provides the vital link between the fire ground and Fire Control.

🎧 What we do:
✅ Dispatch and monitor fire units via radio and computer aided dispatch systems
✅ Relay crucial information between crews and Fire Control during incidents
✅ Operate our Operational Command Vehicle near the fire ground to support coordination at major incidents

You don’t need to be on the hose to help protect your community.
📡 Join the team behind the scenes and make a real difference.

👥 We're looking for people who:

-Have spare time to volunteer

-Have strong communication skills

-Can think clearly and act quickly

-Remain calm in high-pressure situations

-Can multi-task effectively

-Are confident using a computer

🎓 Full training provided – no experience necessary.
If you're keen to contribute, we’ll give you the skills to succeed!

🗨️ Interested? Send us a message today!

31/03/2026

🔥Hazard Reduction Cessnock LGA🔥

Firefighters will be taking advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a Hazard Reduction Burn in Kearsley on Wednseday the First of April.

Residents in the area may see or smell smoke and those with asthma or other respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area, stay indoors with your windows closed and to activate your health plan if required.

A reminder to please only call Triple Zero (000) if you can see an unattended fire. For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

Address

110 Mount Vincent Road
East Maitland, NSW

Telephone

+61240150000

Website

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/stay-up-to-date

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