NSW RFS - Yerrinbool Brigade

25/05/2026

Last night Yerrinbool brigade was called to a vehicle fire on Old Hume Hwy between Yerrinbool and Yanderra.

When crews arrived they found a vehicle fully engulfed. With the assistance of Bargo brigade, crews work together to extinguish the fire and make the area safe.

12/05/2026

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Yerrinbool Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade will be held tomorrow evening (Wednesday) 7:30pm at the fire station. Everyone is welcome to attend.

10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day!

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, dedication and compassion of mums everywhere, but especially those in our family.

Across the state, thousands of mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers and aunties give their time to help protect their communities. Whether they're on the frontline or supporting behind the scenes their contributions are extraordinary.

Today, we thank them for all they do, not just as RFS members, but as leaders and role models in our brigades and communities.

04/05/2026

Over the weekend, one of our members gave up their time to complete the Breathing Apparatus Operators Course (BAO Course) at the Kerslake Training Facility, alongside others from across the Southern Highlands team.

It’s fantastic to see the commitment our volunteers show in building their skills to help protect our community.

Well done to everyone involved 👏

24/04/2026

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

19/04/2026

Over the past 8 days, Yerrinbool RFS volunteers have been making the most of the favourable weather, assisting with several hazard reduction burns across the local area.

Crews have been out both over the weekends and throughout the week, supporting hazard reductions at Lakesland East Stage 2, Nepean West and Yerrinbool South HR.

These hazard reductions are a strategic part of preparing for the upcoming fire season. They help reduce fuel loads and play an important role in protecting homes, property and our local community.

We thank our dedicated volunteers for their continued commitment and hard work.

17/04/2026

Hazard Reduction Notification - Hill Top

NSW Rural Fire Service Firefighters will be undertaking an important hazard reduction burn from tomorrow (Friday, 17 April 2026) in the vicinity of Boronia Park Sportsground at Hill Top (as depicted on the map below).

Residents in the immediate area are likely to see and smell smoke throughout the duration of the burn which is expected to last 2 days, including from Stanley Street, Boronia Avenue and Wilson Drive. Please only report unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hill Top RFS / NSW RFS - Yerrinbool Brigade / Wingecarribee Shire Council

14/04/2026

Hazard Reduction Notification - Yerrinbool

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Firefighters, supported by NSW Rural Fire Service Firefighters will be undertaking a strategic hazard reduction burn from tomorrow (Wednesday, 15 April) in the Bargo River State Conservation Park in the vicinity of Yerrinbool and Hill Top (as depicted on the map below).

Residents in the immediate area are likely to see and smell smoke throughout the duration of the burn which is expected to last 3 days, including from the Hume Motorway. Please only report unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

12/04/2026

Hazard Reduction Notification - Upper Nepean State Conservation Area, Yerrinbool

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Firefighters, supported by NSW Rural Fire Service Firefighters will be undertaking an important hazard reduction burn commencing tomorrow (Monday 13 April) in the Upper Nepean State Conservations Area, east of the Hume Motorway at Yerrinbool (as depicted on the map below).

This strategic hazard reduction burn has been planned for many months and is an important part of an ongoing fuel management program designed to assist in reducing risk to critical assets from potential wildfires in the vacinity of Nepean Dam.

Residents in the immediate area are likely to see and smell smoke throughout the duration of the burn which is expected to last 2 days.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

10/04/2026

With the Bush Fire Danger Period now at an end and conditions becoming more favorable, you may start to see Hazard Reduction Burning taking place locally and in surrounding areas.

These are planned, controlled burns carried out to reduce fuel loads and help protect our communities ahead of future bush fire seasons.

If there is a hazard reduction burn planned for your area, take the following steps:

• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
• Remove washing from clotheslines
• Ensure pets have a protected area
• Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up, turn headlights on
• Sightseers must keep away from burns for their own safety

If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice. More info is available on the Asthma Australia website - https://asthma.org.au/triggers/smoke-bushfires-woodfires-and-wood-heaters/

Hazard reduction burning is an important tool fire agencies and land managers can use to help reduce the risk and impact of bush fires on the community. For ...