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19/06/2026

Hey CAL FIRE big match tomorrow. We see you over there with your fancy air tankers, but when it comes to soccer, we know we have the edge. Football is a world game but on this one, you're well and truly contained. Go the Socceroos! 🇦🇺💚

17/06/2026

Earlier today, the 737 Large Air Tanker ‘Marie Bashir’ departed RAAF Richmond, beginning its journey to the United States. After crossing the Pacific, she will arrive in California and over the coming months provide support to West Coast fire agencies and communities.

These deployments also provide an excellent opportunity to further develop our aviation crew's skills and capabilities during our winter period. While we expect our LAT to be deployed for a couple of months, it remains available to return to Australia at short notice should we see an increase in fire activity.

We wish our crew a safe journey and have no doubt they will play an important role in helping protect US communities over the coming months.

A new national warning system, AusAlert, will be tested in the Liverpool area tomorrow afternoon. The test will take pla...
16/06/2026

A new national warning system, AusAlert, will be tested in the Liverpool area tomorrow afternoon. The test will take place at 4pm in the vicinity of Heathcote Rd and Newbridge Rd.

If you are within the test area, or neighbouring suburbs including Liverpool, Moorebank, Warwick Farm, Milperra and Casula, your device, such as mobile phones, tablets and smart watches, may receive a test alert.

Phones and devices that receive the test alert may vibrate and emit a loud, siren-like sound that will last for approximately 10 seconds.

This is a part of planned trials of the new system, which is designed to deliver faster alerts, reach more people and remain reliable even during network congestion.

For more information, visit: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

This photo is a reminder that every journey starts somewhere.This week, Declan McLerie, who first walked through the gat...
14/06/2026

This photo is a reminder that every journey starts somewhere.

This week, Declan McLerie, who first walked through the gates of the Terrey Hills Brigade Open Day as a child in the early 2000s, was elected captain of the brigade. What started as a fascination with fire trucks and firefighters has grown into a lifelong commitment to the RFS and communities across NSW.

Across Australia, countless organisations depend on volunteers. Whether it’s emergency services, sporting clubs, community groups or charities, you’ll often find volunteers are the backbone of these organisations. They give their time, skills and energy to make a difference, with no expectation of recognition.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, now is the time. There is a place for everyone and you never know where those first steps might lead. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join

Welcome home Catherine Field Rural Fire Brigade! Today, RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin and Minister for Emergency Service...
12/06/2026

Welcome home Catherine Field Rural Fire Brigade!

Today, RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin and Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib dropped into the newly built Catherine Field station. It's located on the brigade's long-standing site on Catherine Fields Road, replacing the previous station which had served local volunteers and the community for several decades.

With three truck bays, modern amenities, and dedicated training and meeting spaces, this new station will support the growing crew for decades to come.

11/06/2026

The Chew Crew are judging your unprepared property by the way.

Goats can be very handy when we need to reduce fuel loads in an area that isn't appropriate for controlled burning or mechanical clearing, as they don't care whether it's raining or how steep it is!

Congratulations to the seven members receiving the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Ho...
07/06/2026

Congratulations to the seven members receiving the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honour list.

The AFSM recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services and is awarded to paid and volunteer members.

Join us in congratulating the following members on their exceptional service to the RFS and their community:
• Group Captain Garry Bashford – New England
• Deputy Group Captain Peter Bennett – Blue Mountains
• Group Captain Andrew Browning – Mid Murray
• Acting Deputy Commissioner Viki Campbell – State Operations
• Group Captain Michael Kovacs – Cumberland
• Deputy Group Captain Bruce McGrath – Lower Hunter
• Captain Deborah Sharp – Illawarra/Sutherland

To read more about the recipients, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/general-news/seven-rfs-members-receive-kings-birthday-honours

As firefighters, we all love big trucks and flashing lights, but we might have found someone who loves them even more.Wo...
07/06/2026

As firefighters, we all love big trucks and flashing lights, but we might have found someone who loves them even more.

Worried about attendance at his birthday party, Nate's mum shared a post in a local Facebook group asking if anyone with a bike or truck could swing by. After hearing about Nate's situation, emergency services from across the Cootamundra area sprang into action, surprising him with a birthday celebration we're sure he won't forget anytime soon.

Happy birthday Nate! We hope it's a great one and that you have a few cool stories to tell at school this week.

It was a lucky escape early this morning for a family who woke to discover a fire burning in their garage.Firefighters f...
03/06/2026

It was a lucky escape early this morning for a family who woke to discover a fire burning in their garage.

Firefighters from the and FRNSW arrived quickly, with crews from Galston and Arcadia extinguishing the fire, which is believed to have been caused by an electric vehicle charger.

While there were no smoke alarms in the garage, a working smoke alarm in the hallway activated, allowing the family time to safely evacuate and giving firefighters a chance to extinguish the fire before it spread further into the home.

Remember it's important you have multiple smoke alarms installed throughout your home, particularly in areas where combustible materials may be present.

📸 Mike Elvidge

Today, 1 June is Smoke Alarm Action Day, where we encourage everyone to test the smoke alarms in their homes.Be smart an...
01/06/2026

Today, 1 June is Smoke Alarm Action Day, where we encourage everyone to test the smoke alarms in their homes.

Be smart and take part, the seconds you use to test your smoke alarm could be the seconds that save your life.

For more information or help with a free safety visit to your home, contact our friends at Fire and Rescue NSW. To request a free safety visit, check out their website: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

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