Fire & Rescue NSW Station 331 Inverell

15/05/2026

🔥 WE NEED YOU! 🔥
Fire and Rescue NSW – Moree Station 381 is recruiting! Application’s close Jun 14 2026 - 23:55 AEST!

On-Call Firefighter - RN3 - 381 Moree

Are you ready to step up, give back, and be part of something bigger? We’re on the lookout for new retained (on-call) firefighters to join our crew in Moree.

Whether you're chasing a new challenge, keen to serve your community, or looking for a role with purpose, this could be it.

✅ Paid, flexible, and fully trained
✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Be part of a supportive team
✅ Make a real impact in your local area

No experience? No worries. We’ll train you.

📍 Must live or work within a reasonable distance from the station
📆 Be available to respond to emergencies when needed

This is your chance to become the difference.

13/05/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭.

When improperly disposed of, batteries are a significant safety and environmental risk. Batteries 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 go in your kerbside bin.

Batteries are a leading cause of fires in trucks, waste facilities ... 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒

Dispose of your large batteries eg laptop, TV batteries, lead acid batteries at ;
• Inverell Landfill (community recycling centre), Burtenshaw Rd

Dispose of your household batteries at;
• Inverell Landfill (community recycling centre), Burtenshaw Rd
• Inverell Shire Administration Building, 144 Otho St
• Inverell Shire Public Library

For further information, please contact Council's Civil and Environmental Services Division on 6728 8200.

09/05/2026

🚒🚨Good morning, if you out and about this morning and and want to look at some cool gear and play with some water, pop down too the Fire+Rescue open day here in Evans st and we also have some steak and sausage sandwiches and some cold drinks available🚨 🚒

Fire & Rescue NSW Station 331 Inverell Brendan Moylan MP Kate Dight - Mayor for Inverell Shire Council Jo Williams - Deputy Mayor of Inverell Shire Council VRA Rescue NSW - Region North VRA Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner - Alix Thom VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton

02/05/2026

This Saturday, join us at the Inverell Fire and Rescue Station from 10am to 2pm.

You will have the opportunity to meet your local firefighters, receive a guided tour of the station, and watch live demonstrations. Additionally, there will be numerous giveaways for kids.

The VRA will be hosting a barbecue, with funds raised going towards supporting the local VRA. 🚒👨‍🚒🚨👩‍🚒

23/04/2026

Open Day is back. Saturday 9 May, 10am to 2pm.

Fire stations across NSW are throwing the roller doors open and inviting you in for a closer look behind the scenes at Fire and Rescue NSW.

Expect live demonstrations, a close-up look at the trucks and gear, and the chance to meet your local crews. Families welcome, questions encouraged, free giveaways on offer.

Head to fire.nsw.gov.au/openday to see which stations are taking part and plan your visit.

26/03/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN 27th March 2026 – INVERELL, GLEN INNES & TENTERFIELD LGAs

Extreme Fire Danger Rating = Zero Tolerance for Fires

The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Inverell, Glen Innes and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGA) due to an Extreme Fire Danger Conditions — meaning fire conditions are highly dangerous and any fire could spread rapidly.

❌ What you cannot do
Under a Total Fire Ban you MUST NOT:
• Light, maintain or use any fire in the open air (this includes campfires, bonfires or open burn-offs)
• Carry out any activity that may start a fire — like welding, grinding, slashers, harvesters or machinery likely to spark
• Use wood or charcoal barbecues / pizza ovens (solid fuel)
• Discard ci******es, matches or other fire-starting material on the ground or out of vehicle windows

✅ What you can do
Use gas or electric barbecues only if:
• A responsible adult is present at all times
• Clear of combustible materials within 2 metres
• You have water or extinguisher immediately available nearby

Fines & penalties
Breaching a Total Fire Ban is taken very seriously:
• On-the-spot fine: ~$2,200 for lighting a fire
• Court penalties: Up to $5,500 and/or 12 months’ jail for starting a fire
• Discarding a cigarette during ban: fines can double
• If a fire escapes and causes damage, fines and penalties are much higher — up to $132,000 and/or years in prison depending on circumstances

Important
Total Fire Bans are in place to protect lives, property, animals and our beautiful environment. Please obey the ban, check your Bush Fire Survival Plan, and stay informed via the NSW RFS website if conditions change.

For more information on what you can and cannot do during a Total Fire Ban, visit https://shorturl.at/nKGsO

28/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN – INVERELL LGA
Extreme Fire Danger Rating = Zero Tolerance for Fires

The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Inverell Local Government Area (LGA) due to an Extreme Fire Danger rating — meaning fire conditions are highly dangerous and any fire could spread rapidly.

❌ What you cannot do

Under a Total Fire Ban you MUST NOT:
• Light, maintain or use any fire in the open air (this includes campfires, bonfires or open burn-offs)
• Carry out any activity that may start a fire — like welding, grinding, slashers, harvesters or machinery likely to spark
• Use wood or charcoal barbecues / pizza ovens (solid fuel)
• Discard ci******es, matches or other fire-starting material on the ground or out of vehicle windows

✅ What you can do

Use gas or electric barbecues only if:
• A responsible adult is present at all times
• Clear of combustible materials within 2 metres
• You have water or extinguisher immediately available nearby

Fines & penalties

Breaching a Total Fire Ban is taken very seriously:
• On-the-spot fine: ~$2,200 for lighting a fire
• Court penalties: Up to $5,500 and/or 12 months’ jail for starting a fire
• Discarding a cigarette during ban: fines can double
• If a fire escapes and causes damage, fines and penalties are much higher — up to $132,000 and/or years in prison depending on circumstances

Important

Total Fire Bans are in place to protect lives, property, animals and our beautiful environment. Please obey the ban, check your Bush Fire Survival Plan, and stay informed via the NSW RFS website if conditions change.

For more information on what you can and cannot do during a Total Fire Ban, visit https://shorturl.at/nKGsO


Inverell Shire Council
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24/10/2025

UPDATE: 11am
The Howell Road Fire is now being Patrolled by RFS volunteers to ensure all active fire is extinguished and any burning or dangerous trees that may be a problem in the coming days, are felled and put out today.

Stay up to day by visiting the NSW RFS website, and the Hazards Near Me app.

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UPDATE: 10 pm. The Howell Road fire is now contained to hard lines. While some fallen trees and logs may still be burning internally, our hard working volunteer firefighters got the upper hand late this afternoon.
Local Brigades will return in the morning to ensure it is fully extinguished ahead of the hot dry windy weather which is forecast to return on Sunday.

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Stay Informed - Stay Safe

A new fire has been reported in the Howell Road area, west of Gilgai.

RFS Brigades are on scene at a grass and scrub fire with no current threats to life or property.

In the current hot and windy weather, fires conditions can change quickly.

Ensure you have had a discussion with your family members and others in your household of what you will do if threatened by fire.



https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/prepare-your-family/emergency-survival-kit

18/08/2025

04/08/2025

Fire +Rescue NSW are currently setting up 2 communication towers for community use these towers operate using sky-net and will provide the community with free WIFI and phone call capability’s.

The first tower will be positioned at Uralla 475 station on the cnr or Salisbury and Maitland street while the other will be positioned at the Uralla Bowling club car park.

Access can be gained to these towers via WIFI - FRNSW_FREE

Ensure you are 100 metres from the either tower to gain connection.