NSW RFS - Camden Haven Brigade

19/05/2026

This morning a few members from NSW RFS - Camden Haven Brigade, NSW RFS - Lake Cathie Brigade and NSW RFS - Bonny Hills Brigade attended a morning tea hosted by Camden Haven News of the Area and Stone Real Estate Camden Haven.It was a lovely morning and fantastic to see so many volunteers.We thank Camden Haven News of the Area and Stone Real Estate Camden Haven for recognising the important work these volunteers do.

05/05/2026

Tragic news overnight out of the North Coast. Our thoughts are with their friends, families, fellow volunteers, along with the greater Marine Rescue community as they deal with this tragedy. 🩵

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.

19/04/2026

We often get messages and phone calls about having smoke alarms checked, while it’s not a service the NSW RFS offer it most certainly is a service our mates over at Fire and Rescue NSW Station 358 Laurieton offer! Give them a bell if you need your smoke alarms checked, I’m sure they’d be happy to help!

15/04/2026

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking a 39 hectare hazard reduction burn in Lake Innes Nature Reserve adjacent to The Point Drive, Port Macquarie, commencing Thursday 16 April.

Smoke will be visible from Port Macquarie and may impact surrounding residents, but the hazard reduction should be complete by Thursday afternoon.

Lake Innes NR will be closed in this vicinity for the duration of the event, but the Googik Track will remain open.

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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

01/04/2026

A couple of weeks ago we were had a visit from our local state member Rob Dwyer, he attended our station to present some certificates to our members after recognising their hard work and dedication in parliament!

While he was visiting he checked out our station upgrade/ extension that his office has supported us with funding from the Community Building Partnership Grant which was very much appreciated!

Thanks for the visit Rob!

31/03/2026

Today, 31 March, marks the end of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) for the majority of NSW including Mid Coast and Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA.

While many landholders may no longer require a fire permit, you are still required to notify the RFS and your neighbours of your intention to burn at least 24 hours before lighting the fire.

For more information on the bush fire danger period and fire permits, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

28/03/2026

On Saturday the 28th we had a few members attend an awards ceremony to recognise their hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to Ray for 45 plus years Service, Pete for 35 years Service,Don Dixon 40 years Service and Andrew Knox 40 years Service,Congratulations to Dylan also for being a finalist in the Young Volunteer of the Year award.

12/02/2026

On Tuesday we were invited by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 358 Laurieton to their station for some training, which included getting to know their trucks and what they call some of their rescue equipment, and watching how they extricate patients out of vehicles in motor vehicle accidents (MVA) in a controlled environment.

This training exercise not only helps us help them at MVA’s where we most commonly work alongside each other but was a terrific way to get to know the crew and just have a chat while not under the pump at an incident.

We hope this will be the first of many joint training exercises to build a strong healthy relationship between the two organisations in the local area.

Thanks again to Stu and the team for inviting us over it was great!

11/02/2026

Forest Visitor Advice: 🌿Burrawan State Forest🌿 & 🌿Kiwarrak State Forest🌿
Forestry staff will be conducting a Hazard Reduction burn (weather & conditions permitting) in Burrawan & Kiwarrak State Forests commencing WED. 11 FEB 2026.
🔥Burrawan State Forest - North of Blythes & Spring Creek Road, East of the Pacific Highway & West of Jolly Nose Lookout.
🔥Kiwarrak State Forest - North of Byamee Road, West of Follies Road, & South of Old Bar Road.
The fireground areas will be temporarily CLOSED during & after the HR burn until deemed safe for public access. Please observe any temporary signage in these forests & follow direction from our staff. We thank everyone for their patience.

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Featured Image: Forestry Staffer lighting a HR Burn in Burrawan State Forest, April 2018.

26/01/2026

We’d love some more members! More the merrier I say.
Flick us a message to find out how to join 🚒🚒