Firefly Rural Fire Brigade - NSW RFS

25/05/2026

With sadness we announce the funeral of Ian Hasthorpe on Friday 5th June at 2pm. At Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens 183 Pampoolah Rd Pampoolah. All RFS members please wear RFS uniform. May we all come together, remember and celebrate Ian’s life on this day.

18/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved fellow member Ian Hasthorpe. Passing from his battle with cancer in the early hours of yesterday morning. Sending condolences and our support to Jody Hasthorpe and his family he adored. Our community is here for you and especially your wider NSW RFS family. Ian will be truly missed as a wonderful caring man and a valuable Firefly brigade member, supporting his community right till the end. Rest in peace Firefly RFS.

27/04/2026

It was a great honour for us at Firefly RFS Brigade to join our community in Marching for our soldiers and assisting with the importance of traffic control, on Saturdays Anzac Day March at Krambach. It was wonderful to see so many supporters for our Anzacs, well done everyone that attended. And thank you to those that arranged the day and may it continue even greater next year. Stay safe everyone, Firefly RFS brigade.

20/04/2026

Good job Nathan.

19/04/2026

🚒🔥🔥ATTENTION- Yes we have been busy. Due to the numerous fires in the area we recommend holding off any controlled pile burns and burn offs till the situations calm down and the dryness and wind at this time are more appropriate. Especially due to many of our brigade’s in the area working exhaustingly on other fires. 35 escaped burns on private land have been reported in the state since April 1st.
If a burn should become out of control, and it is important to call 000 immediately if they do, with limited brigades it may take more time for a fire truck to respond. Remember, The landowner is responsible for preventing a fire escaping their property. Before lighting up, ensure adequate fire brakes are in place and equipment is on hand to contain the burn. Must register with NSW RFS and notify your neighbours 24 hours prior. An important thing to note, prior to lighting, check the forecast weather conditions and especially the wind conditions. A gentle 18 km wind can intensify a mild fire when conditions are so dry. Stay safe everyone and help keep our community safe. Thanks Firefly RFS

17/04/2026

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Update: 4:50pm - Fire activity has eased slightly, with crews focusing their efforts on the northern flank along Woodlands Road near Bundacree Creek. Firefighters are making some progress in suppressing the blaze as it moves out of forested areas and into grassland. At this stage, no properties are under threat.
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Advice: Woodlands Road, Nabiac (Mid-Coast LGA) - Monitor Conditions

Firefighters from the are working to slow the spread of the Woodlands Road fire, burning in an easterly direction between the M1 Pacific Motorway and Tuncurry. The fire has burnt out more than 70 hectares and is not yet controlled. The fire is highly visible from Tuncurry and Forster.

Southerly winds are expected to impact the fireground this afternoon and into the evening. This will see the fire and smoke move in a northerly direction towards Aerodrome Road and the Wallamba River.

Residents in the area are asked to monitor conditions, including those along Woodlands Road and Hillcrest Road.

For information on fires in your area, download the Hazards Near Me app or visit the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

16/04/2026

🔥FRIDAY 17th APRIL- HIGH FIRE DANGER TODAY.

15/04/2026

🚒🔥Due to various controlled property owner burns having unfortunate events occur in our area recently, just a reminder to CALL 000 IMMEDIATELY when control of burns are lost. We are happy to assist before things get out of hand and can revisit if you have further concerns. The Rural Fire Service prides itself in assisting the community to keep it safe and working hand in hand with the community on protecting their properties. Attached is a Safe Pile Burn information video and reminder to notify NSW RFS and your neighbours 24hrs prior to burning. Stay safe, Firefly RFS Brigade.

In this short instructional video Inspector Rolf Poole from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service shares important information on how to safely conduct a pi...

15/04/2026

Planning a burn on your property? 🚨🔥

You are required to notify NSW RFS and your neighbours 24hrs before you light up. Recent days and weeks have seen multiple burns escape, putting properties and lives at risk right across the mid coast.

Do the right thing — notify before you burn:
👉 rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Don’t be the fire risk in your community.

https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

13/04/2026

🚒🚒Due to the dryness in our area, and current winds, Firefly Brigade has been busy of late due to property burns having unfortunate events. Just a reminder, that burns, all year around must be registered with RFS NSW and neighbours must be notified at least 24hrs before the burn, to prevent unnecessary call outs. Stay safe everyone and help keep our community safe. Attached is an informative link.