NSW RFS - Clarence Valley District

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It's coming up to that time of year again - cane season! The crush starts Friday 19th of June which means there may be c...
19/06/2026

It's coming up to that time of year again - cane season! The crush starts Friday 19th of June which means there may be cane burns in the area between Grafton and the Queensland border from this weekend onwards, until the end of the season (around mid-December).

Pre-harvest cane burns are conducted by experienced farmers in the cane industry and even though they look spectacular and out of control, they are well controlled and well managed by the on site crews. The fires go out quite quickly once they are finished, and the cane is harvested not long after and sent off for processing.

When you see a pre-harvest cane fire, they are well attended (even if it's hard to see the crews in the dark).

Cane farmers can notify the RFS they are burning (at least 24 hours and up to 21 days before they light) at http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify - and don't forget to let the neighbours know too.

Here's to a great cane season!

🔥 Planning a pile burn on your property in NSW (excluding Fire and Rescue jurisdiction)? There are a few simple steps to...
10/06/2026

🔥 Planning a pile burn on your property in NSW (excluding Fire and Rescue jurisdiction)?

There are a few simple steps to follow to make sure it’s done safely and legally.

Clear a mineral earth break around your pile
Keep your pile under 1mtr high, and
you’ll need to notify online 💻– https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP/burn-notifications – and let your neighbours know at least 24 hours in advance.

✅ Help keep you, your neighbours and your community safe.

ℹ️ Find more details in the Before You Light That Fire factsheet – https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fire-permits/before-you-light-that-

🚨 JOIN THE CLARENCE VALLEY RFS TEAM🚨Do you want to make a real difference in your community?The Clarence Valley Brigades...
05/06/2026

🚨 JOIN THE CLARENCE VALLEY RFS TEAM🚨

Do you want to make a real difference in your community?

The Clarence Valley Brigades of the NSW Rural Fire Service are now recruiting new volunteers!
Whether you’re interested in:

🔥 Firefighting & Operations
📻 Communications
🚁 Aviation Support
🍴 Catering & Logistics
🗂️ Administration
🤝 Community Support

No experience? No problem. Flexible training is provided, and you’ll gain valuable skills, lifelong friendships, and the opportunity to support your local community when it matters most.

Volunteering with the RFS is more than fighting fires, it’s about teamwork, resilience, and protecting the place we call home.

📍 Join your local Clarence Valley brigade today Contact Clarence Valley Fire Control Centre: (02) 6644 5135

Or simply apply using this link https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs

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

🤝 AIDER Program - assistance for Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents 🤝What is AIDER? A one off FREE service for elder...
30/05/2026

🤝 AIDER Program - assistance for Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents 🤝

What is AIDER? A one off FREE service for elderly and disabled residents of bush fire prone properties to reduce bush fire hazards.

Who is eligible? Aged residents and residents with disabling conditions who have limited domestic support from family, relatives, friends or other services.

AIDER services may include:
✅ Thinning vegetation
✅ Removing leaves, sticks and fallen branches
✅ Mowing or slashing long grass
✅ Cleaning gutters

📞 Call: (02) 8741 4955 for a property assesment
📧 Email: [email protected] for more information

A big weekend of training has just wrapped up for local Clarence Valley RFS members.Thanks to 30+ trainees, trainers and...
30/05/2026

A big weekend of training has just wrapped up for local Clarence Valley RFS members.
Thanks to 30+ trainees, trainers and caterers who have given up their weekend so that members can learn the skills required to be qualified to operate chainsaws and provide 1st Aid ⛑️
Special thanks to Grafton Sporting Car Club for the use of their facility to assist our members with this essential training.

Well done to all of the participants who have given up their weekend to learn the skills required to be qualified to lea...
24/05/2026

Well done to all of the participants who have given up their weekend to learn the skills required to be qualified to lead crews at Village incidents (eg structural fires and motor vehicle accidents).
Thanks to our amazing Trainers and Caterers 🍔 - without your selfless Volunteering, none of this essential training is possible. 👏

A great weekend of training for Breathing Apparatus Operators (BAO) is wrapping up at Trenayr.Trainees from NSW RFS - Gu...
17/05/2026

A great weekend of training for Breathing Apparatus Operators (BAO) is wrapping up at Trenayr.
Trainees from NSW RFS - Gulmarrad Brigade NSW RFS - Lawrence Fire Brigade Trenayr Rural Fire Brigade - NSW RFS NSW RFS - Woombah Brigade and NSW RFS - Grafton City Rural Fire Brigade have completed their practical assessments and will now be able to don this vital equipment when attending incidents.
Across the Clarence Valley, we have trained approx 70 members as BAO’s over the past few years.
This is a great step forward in improving respiratory protection for our awesome Volunteers.
Thanks to our amazing trainers and caterers for another fantastic weekend of training. Days like this don’t happen without your valuable input 🙏

🚒 EWINGAR BRIGADE TAKES POSSESSION OF NEW TANKER 🚒Yesterday, Ewingar Brigade officially took possession of their new Sin...
12/05/2026

🚒 EWINGAR BRIGADE TAKES POSSESSION OF NEW TANKER 🚒

Yesterday, Ewingar Brigade officially took possession of their new Single Cab Category 7 Medium Tanker, replacing the brigade’s existing 2000 Mitsubishi Canter medium tanker.

This new tanker is a massive improvement to the brigade’s firefighting capability and will greatly enhance the protection of the Ewingar community and surrounding areas. With improved safety, reliability and firefighting performance, local crews will be better equipped to respond to fires and emergencies when needed most.

Congratulations to all members of Ewingar Brigade on this fantastic addition to the fleet.

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