Hill End Rural Fire Brigade

10/05/2026

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Hop along to the Hill End RFS Brigade station this Sunday, 17th, 11am to join in on our Annual General Meeting.

Share in the future direction and work of our brigade over the upcoming year.

Hear about how the brigade works together, and alongside other brigades and groups to help our community.

All welcome!
BBQ lunch to follow.
🍔🥪🍖

03/05/2026

Upskilling
Over the past month Hill End RFS Brigade members have engaged in more training with other Chifley District RFS members.

Three members took part in the Trim and Cut Felled Trees chainsaw course. These skills assist in accessing properties, clearing trails and bush fire fighting

This weekend two Hill End members joined others from across the district in the Village Firefighter course. The course focused on firefighting skills around houses, structures and cars.

Training in these courses will help our brigade members respond to incidents and emergencies when needed.

Next month Hill End RFS members will be engaging in Wildfire Behaviour and Navigation training as a part of the Advanced Firefighter program.

Anyone wishing to know more about becoming part our great brigade feel free to get in touch.

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25/04/2026

Lest We Forget
Hill End 2026

11/04/2026

01/04/2026

Good news — the Bush Fire Danger Period has wrapped up in Bathurst, Lithgow and Oberon Areas.

But before you go firing up the backyard like you’re auditioning for “Australia’s Next Top Bonfire”… 🌪️🔥

A friendly reminder:
You now must notify the NSW RFS and your neighbours 24 hours before lighting any burn. However, if you are in an FRNSW area, you will still need a permit.

It’s quick, easy, and stops your peaceful cleanup from turning into a surprise visit from half the district’s fire trucks.

👉 Submit your burn notification here: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Because nothing says “community spirit” like keeping everyone informed before you light things on fire. 😉

for more information visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/publications/hazard-reduction

01/04/2026

EASTER SATURDAY HILL END MARKET RFS BBQ
Come along and support the Hill End RFS Brigade this Easter Saturday, 10am, opposite the Hill End Royal Hall.
The Hill End markets will be buzzing.
●Enjoy a tasty sausage and onion sandwich.
●Take home a delicious vegetable quiche for lunch or dinner.
● Tea, coffee, water and cold drinks.
● Hot cross buns

Have a chat to our friendly RFS volunteers. New members always welcome.
See you there!

02/02/2026

Fire Call - Sunday 1st February - The Forge
At 4pm the Hill End RFS Brigade was activated to a fire at the southern end of the Bridle Track in an area known as the Forge. Crews in our Cat 7a and Cat 9 responded.

Crews from a number of nearby brigades including Bruinbun, Turondale, Freemantle and Eglinton also attended the fire in steep terrain with limited vehicle access. Firefighting efforts on the ground were supported by air units.

01/02/2026

Australia Day on the Bridle Track

During a morning run of the Bridle Track during a declared total fire ban on Australia Day the Hill End Cat 9 was called to assist with a motor vehicle accident that had just occurred a little further along the track.

Brigade members provided first aid assessment, the lucky sole occupant escaped the accident without injury!

01/02/2026

Hill End Fire Danger Rating
Monday 2nd February
EXTREME
TOTAL FIRE BAN

27/01/2026

Hill End Fire Danger Rating
Wednesday 28th January
EXTREME
TOTAL FIRE BAN

🚫 ALL fire permits are suspended and have been for weeks.

❗️Lighting a fire on a day of Total Fire Ban attracts an on the spot fine of $2200. If the matter goes to court, you could be subject to a fine of up to $5500 and/or 12 months gaol.

💰 Penalties for a fire that escapes and damages or destroys life, property or the environment can attract much greater fines and gaol terms with maximums at $132,000 and/or 14 years gaol.

Civil law suits can also be brought against the person responsible for a fire by those seeking compensation for losses sustained.

Please report ANY unattended fires to 000 🔥

14/01/2026

Fire Call 12th January 2026

At around 2pm three appliances and crews from Hill End responded to a fire call on Ullamalla Road.

The incident turned out to be a grassfire at the very end of Ullamalla Road, just before the road drops down to the Dixon's Longpoint River crossing.

Thankfully council workers had been working on the road nearby and had run a grader line around the southern edge of the fire.

Two RFS crews from across the Macquarie River, and a crew from Hargraves also responded and worked to control, blackout and extinguish the fire.

Crews stood down and returned to station at around 8pm.