Narooma Rural Fire Brigade

05/05/2026

30/03/2026

Tonight we joined NSWFR in a combined training, centered around structural fire fighting and awareness of water mains pressure in our area. The exchange of information across the two services will serve us well when working together in the future.

12/02/2026

Narooma brigade would like to say congratulations to George Van Zyl who is the first ever recipient of the Narooma RFS Annual Scholarship which will be offered to a student of Narooma High School each year. George has earned a place on the trip of a lifetime on the STS Young Edeavour with his unique application and his obvious desire to step outside of his comfort zone.
Well done George, we hope it truly is an amazing adventure.

Join us for the voyage of a lifetime on board Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour. Set sail on a youth development adventure for young Australians aged 16-23.

06/02/2026

Brassknocker fire - final update

The Brassknocker fire has now been officially set to out.

We would like to sincerely thank all firefighters and support staff from all agencies who worked tirelessly throughout this incident. A massive thank you is also extended to the community for your patience, cooperation, and ongoing support over the course of this fire event.

While this incident has concluded, we remind everyone that preparedness remains critical. We encourage all residents to review and complete their Bush Fire Survival Plan:https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-survival-plan

Residents are also encouraged to continue maintaining their properties in line with RFS guidance under Plan and Prepare:https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

Thank you again for your support and cooperation.

NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command
Bega Valley Shire Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council
NSW Rural Fire Service

03/02/2026

Start to finish on our amazing mural. What a difference!!

18/01/2026

A massive thank you goes out to Geoff and Sue Anne Newton at South Coast Outdoor Products for donating a whizz bang brand new electric mower to our brigade. Where would we be without the support of our wonderful community!! Many thanks guys.

12/01/2026

The Brassknocker fire is being controlled by RFS, NPWS and Forestry all working together and putting in some long hard days to make sure it stays that way. Today it was Narooma’s turn to lend a hand.

10/01/2026

18:30 update.
Despite some extreme fire behaviour during the afternoon of the 10th, we appear to have ridden the storm out without any impact on private property and with no reports of injuries.

The fire has extended from 230 ha at 12:30 to now being over 1,800 ha, and while it has passed our preferred containment options, it remains within identified fallback lines.

We are now in the process of fine-tuning plans based on the fire footprint we are dealing with. We will be out on the ground and in the air in full force over the coming days to take advantage of more favourable conditions.

It is important to acknowledge that, although we have come through this together without physical injury, it has undoubtedly been a traumatic experience for many. Please check in with others and seek support where needed.

09/01/2026

08:30 update on the Brassknocker fire.

The fire has grown slightly overnight but remains within our established control lines. Aircraft are operating today and will continue working to limit any further spread.

As part of our normal preparedness activities, additional firefighting resources are being deployed to surrounding areas to support our local crews. This is a precautionary step and is intended to provide added reassurance to the community.

Residents may notice these crews moving through the area, becoming familiar with local conditions and speaking with residents. Their presence is part of our planning and preparedness and should not be a cause for concern.

08/01/2026

Advice: Brassknocker Firetrail Fire, Yowrie (Eurobodalla LGA)

Firefighters, supported by aircraft and heavy machinery are continuing to strengthen containment lines around the Brassknocker Firetrail Fire, which is burning within the Wadbilliga National Park, approximately 20 km north-west of Cobargo.

The fire continues to burn in remote terrain and is listed as Being Controlled. While the fire activity is subdued at the moment, it is likely to increase throughout the day, with smoke visible in surrounding areas, but there are currently no properties under threat.

For the latest information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm