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23/07/2025

Over the weekend, firefighters from across the Shoalhaven had the privilege of attending a Cultural Induction Workshop hosted at Wreck Bay.

These workshops provide a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of local Aboriginal culture and heritage, and ensure we make respectful, informed decisions when cultural sites may be at risk during firefighting operations.

We’re incredibly grateful to have been welcomed onto Country and for the generosity shown in sharing such rich knowledge of community, culture, and history.

Opportunities like this not only enhance our cultural awareness — they also strengthen the relationships that matter most when we’re working together on the fireground.

A massive thank you to the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council for your hospitality and for allowing us the privilege to learn on your Country.

NSW Rural Fire Service
Shoalhaven City Council

18/07/2025

📣Join us for our Mini Emergency Management and Recovery Expo

Meet with the RFS, SES, Police, Marine Rescue, Fire Rescue and more. Get your questions answered and hear about emergency management and recovery services.

📍Huskisson Community Centre, 5pm-7pm, Thursday 24 July

Let us know if you're coming so we can cater 👉 bit.ly/3GGkQ5w

26/06/2025

Busy Day for Crews as Strong Winds Impacted the Shoalhaven

Our crews were kept extremely busy on Wednesday, 25 June, as strong north-westerly winds swept through the Shoalhaven district, with some areas recording gusts over 100 km/h.

The first call came in at 2:46 am, with brigades responding to a shed fire in Bolong. While crews were actively engaged in suppressing that fire, multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received for another incident at the West Nowra Waste Recycling Centre, where fire was found burning within the facility’s mulch stockpiles.

But the day didn’t stop there. As the weather intensified, we began receiving numerous reports of trees down, powerline impacts, and a few small grass fires. Once the immediate fire threats were under control, our crews were called upon to assist the SES with their heavy workload following the windstorm.

Today our Nowra mitigation team assisted in the tidy up and restored access back to Lake Conjola's secondary station.

Our teams worked tirelessly throughout the day, and their commitment, capability, and professionalism were on full display.

In total, we responded to 26 incidents and provided 5 assists to the SES.

We would also like to thank our community members for being vigilant and responsible with their pile burns, ensuring they were extinguished ahead of the weather event.

13/06/2025

UPDATE 13/6, 15:51. Due to rain currently falling over the HR site, this event has been postponed until suitable conditions.

HAZARD REDUCTION | Pending ongoing suitable conditions RFS firefighters from the Shoalhaven district will conduct a hazard reduction burn in the Manyana area tomorrow, Saturday June 14.

The operation is scheduled to commence mid-morning and should conclude by late afternoon. The brigade will conduct patrols as required.

You can view scheduled hazard reductions at rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
94.9 Power FM
Radio 2ST
South Coast Register
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra

31/05/2025

You may not know that the RFS administers fire services in Jervis Bay Territory and that we work closely with the Wreck Bay Community, as we have a brigade there.

We are proud of the work we do together to keep the community safe from fire and other emergencies, so the opportunity to gain new insights and improve our understanding of the unique local heritage and culture was an opportunity that we wouldn’t miss.

Today, RFS firefighters and members from across the Shoalhaven participated in the first of 5 cultural awareness workshops being lead by the Wreck Bay Cultural Heritage Team.

We’re extremely grateful for being invited onto Country and for the generosity of sharing such wonderful insights into the community and history.

Bridging Now to Next

Shoalhaven City Council
NSW Rural Fire Service

04/05/2025

SHOALHAVEN RFS DISTRICT AND FIRE AND RESCUE REGION SOUTH 1 AWARDED COMMISSIONERS UNIT CITATION

On May 27 last year FRNSW responded to a grain silo fire at Manildra. It soon became apparent that there was a risk of explosion, so the FRNSW Incident Controller established exclusion zones and began what was to be a protracted 8 day incident.

Calling upon the RFS for combat support both Fire and Rescue and RFS commanders and crews worked hand in glove to safely resolve the incident.

All emergency services contributed to the outcome with our collaborative and unified response.

Today, St Florian’s Day, a special day amongst firefighters, at the RFS State Training Academy in Dubbo, the RFS and FRNSW received an RFS Commissioners Citation for our efforts and commitment during this incident.

We’re immensely proud of our team and our truly collaborative and respectful relationship with FRNSW and all local emergency services. We in the Shoalhaven have an experienced and skilled team within our emergency services cohort and to be recognised for our work is a proud moment for all agency team members.

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
94.9 Power FM
Radio 2ST
South Coast Register
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 440 Shoalhaven
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 405 Nowra
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 477 Ulladulla
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 224 Berry
NSW Rural Fire Service

30/04/2025

It was great to join our fellow emergency services colleagues for our Emergency Services pop up with a BBQ in Nowra today.

Thanks to all who stopped by for a chat.

17/04/2025

It’s not all fire trucks and hoses…. Dropped in on our RFS catering team who were hard at work prepping for some upcoming courses.

10/10 for the cookies!

Our catering team are on call 24/7 and can ramp up to feed a couple of hundred hungry firefighters within hours. They’re also just as adept when it comes to our planned events such as training and awards ceremonies.

Nice job team!

16/04/2025

Don’t forget to notify…

Planning a pile burn this long weekend? Well you don’t need a fire safety permit, but you do need to notify your neighbours and the RFS at least 24 hours in advance.

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Better hop to it! 🐰

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
Radio 2ST
94.9 Power FM
South Coast Register
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM

12/04/2025

HAZARD REDUCTION | Pending ongoing suitable conditions RFS firefighters from Kangaroo Valley Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade will conduct a hazard reduction burn west of Kangaroo Valley, tomorrow, Monday April 14.

The operation is scheduled to commence mid-morning and should conclude by late afternoon. The brigade will conduct patrols as required.

You can view scheduled hazard reductions at rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
94.9 Power FM
Radio 2ST
South Coast Register
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra

11/04/2025

HAZARD REDUCTION | Pending ongoing suitable conditions over the weekend, RFS firefighters will assist NPWS with a 20ha hazard reduction burn 3km west of Nowra on Sunday.

Smoke from the 'Dam HR' in Bamarang Nature Reserve will likely affect Yalwal and Bamarang Roads, so please drive to conditions.

The operation is scheduled to commence at 10am with further burning, mop up and patrol continuing on Monday and Tuesday if required.

PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR A HAZARD REDUCTION

Check out the RFS website rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions for information on hazard reductions and steps you can take to prepare your home.

PLANNING YOUR OWN PILE BURN THIS WEEKEND?

If you live in the Rural Fire District you do not need a fire permit as we are outside of the bush fire danger period. However you must notify your neighbours and the RFS at least 24-hours in advance.

Log into our notification portal and upload you details.

https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
Radio 2ST
South Coast Register
West Nowra Rural Fire Brigade
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 405 Nowra
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 440 Shoalhaven
94.9 Power FM

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South Nowra, NSW

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http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

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