NSW RFS - Shoalhaven

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Don't welcome in 2026 with regret. Illegal fireworks start bush and grass fires putting people and property at risk. Cam...
30/12/2025

Don't welcome in 2026 with regret.

Illegal fireworks start bush and grass fires putting people and property at risk. Campers were fortunate to escape injury and property damage yesterday after illegal fireworks started a scrub fire near the Shoalhaven River.

Around New Year (2025) illegal fireworks started a bush fire near Culburra putting several properties at risk and requiring over 10 fire trucks and a water bombing helicopter to contain it.

Your few minutes of fun can turn into a life time of regret.

There are several fireworks displays programmed for this NYE. Check out the Shoalhaven Tourism link below for details. And if you're enjoying NYE and someone wants to light up the sky, be the person that calls them on it. New Years is best welcomed with a toast and a hug, not the frantic response of firefighters trying to save people and property.

https://www.shoalhaven.com/whats-on-this-month/

From all of us here at the RFS, we wish you a safe and happy New Year and all the best for 2026. Thank you for your support.


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

RFS firefighters have responded to two structure fires in the past 24-hours. A large shed with machinery and vehicles al...
26/12/2025

RFS firefighters have responded to two structure fires in the past 24-hours. A large shed with machinery and vehicles alight in Back Forest and a single level home well alight in Sanctuary Point.

Firefighters did an outstanding job to contain these fires quickly and prevent further damage.

A key component of each incident was our Operational Support Vehicle (OSV). The OSV is crewed by Shoalhaven Operational Support members and enables the real time replacement of air cylinders, REHAB and welfare support for firefighters and on-scene assistance with lighting/ general resupply.

Fire appliances can depart the scene re-stocked and ready to respond thanks to the assistance of our support crew and the OSV.

Shoalhaven City Council
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven Operational Support

HIGH FIRE DANGER - FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT 24TH DECEMBERHigh temperatures and gusty winds cause fires to s...
23/12/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER - FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT 24TH DECEMBER

High temperatures and gusty winds cause fires to spread quickly and erratically.

Preparation is key.
⚠️ Cut back vegetation from around your home - the RFS 10/50 rule may apply.
⚠️ Ensure you can reach around your house with a hose.
⚠️ Tidy up any leaves or fine fuels like twigs that have blown up against the house.
⚠️ Remove items such as cars, trailers, or garden furniture from asset protection zones as they reduce their effectiveness.

Talk to your family and agree on a plan of action. As bush fire conditions escalate, the timeframe to make sensible, safe decisions decreases. Discuss your actions now and be prepared.

The fire danger rating for tomorrow is high. Over the next few days the temperature is set to increase, although at this...
17/12/2025

The fire danger rating for tomorrow is high. Over the next few days the temperature is set to increase, although at this stage we’re not anticipating a rapid rise in the fire danger conditions. However the conditions are reviewed daily, so be sure to monitor the RFS website or our district page.

BUSHFIRE UPDATE | Early yesterday evening RFS firefighters responded to a smoke sighting in Culburra Beach. Crews found ...
09/12/2025

BUSHFIRE UPDATE | Early yesterday evening RFS firefighters responded to a smoke sighting in Culburra Beach.

Crews found an area of coastal heath alight along foreshore between the ocean and (Lake) Wolumboola. Buffeted by gusty winds and accessible only by the beach front, crews used light vehicles to gain access and were also assisted by Life Savers from Culburra Beach SLC, who transported additional crew and equipment in their ATV.

Utilising a combination of direct attack, pulling water from the ocean and transferring it to special buoy walls and hand tools to create a containment line, crews took around 3 hours to bring the fire under control.

NPWS firefighters attended with additional crews and equipment to manage the scene into the night and will return today for further patrols.

Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
ABC Illawarra
South Coast Register
WIN News Illawarra
Radio 2ST
94.9 Power FM
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM
Culburra Beach Rural Fire Brigade
Nowra-Culburra Surf Lifesaving Club

08/12/2025

Our thoughts and love are extended to our NPWS colleagues. Together we mourn the loss of our NPWS brother who sadly died whilst protecting our community.

The fire danger tomorrow is high. Have you discussed your bushfire plan as a family? Is everyone on the same page? Being...
07/12/2025

The fire danger tomorrow is high.

Have you discussed your bushfire plan as a family? Is everyone on the same page? Being affected by a fire is stressful and confusing, which is why a well throughout plan is essential.

Visit www.myfireplan.com.au to get started.

Early this morning multiple RFS units, along with FRNSW responded to a structure fire in Broughton Vale.Crews arrived on...
06/12/2025

Early this morning multiple RFS units, along with FRNSW responded to a structure fire in Broughton Vale.

Crews arrived on scene to discover a single level structure with a 3 story concrete silo attached and both well alight.

Firefighters called additional RFS units for support and worked together to bring the fire under control. Windy conditions and the risk of structural collapse made the situation all the more challenging.

A structural collapse zone was established and defensive firefighting techniques were used to ensure crew safety. ASNSW attended the scene on standby given the risks involved.

Broughton Vale - Berry Rural Fire Brigade
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 224 Berry
Shoalhaven City Council
South Coast Police District
ABC Illawarra
South Coast Register
WIN News Illawarra
94.9 Power FM
Chance and Bec Brekkie Show - Triple U FM
Radio 2ST

TOTAL FIRE BAN IN FORCEIt's disappointing that we continue to find abandoned camp fires, still smouldering, still hot an...
06/12/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN IN FORCE

It's disappointing that we continue to find abandoned camp fires, still smouldering, still hot and still a risk.

Today we launched the landside element of Operation Silent Ash and found several campfires which presented a real risk on this day of Total Fire Ban.


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

TOTAL FIRE BANThere is a total fire ban throughout the Shoalhaven today.If you light or maintain a fire in the open you ...
05/12/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

There is a total fire ban throughout the Shoalhaven today.

If you light or maintain a fire in the open you could face multiple fines of $2,500.00 per offence.

It’s every person’s responsibility to ensure that the risk of fire is eliminated across our landscape. Works such as grinding and welding cannot be undertaken in the open unless a total fire ban exemption has been issued for critical works.

Any fire today will be difficult to control. The temperatures alone are a risk to firefighters due to fatigue and heat related illness.

Reporting fires and smoke sightings early is key. Call ‘000’ and provide an accurate location, a description of the situation and a contact number.

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

TOTAL FIRE BAN - SATURDAY DECEMBER 6A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay Territory for S...
05/12/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN - SATURDAY DECEMBER 6

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay Territory for Saturday December 6.

EXTREME fire danger conditions as a result of high temperature, low humidity and gusty winds.

Under these conditions bush and grass fires will be difficult to control, will likely spread quickly and drop embers many kilometres ahead of the main fire.

HAVE A PLAN

Discuss with your family what you will do if a bush or grass fire starts near you.

KNOW THE RULES

Don't be the fire risk to your community. Know the rules. Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for further information and stay up-to-date by downloading the Hazards Near Me app.


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

HIGH FIRE DANGER High temperatures and gusty winds cause fires to spread quickly and erraticly. Preparation is key.⚠️ Cu...
04/12/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER

High temperatures and gusty winds cause fires to spread quickly and erraticly.

Preparation is key.

⚠️ Cut back vegetation from around your home - the RFS 10/50 rule may apply.

⚠️ Ensure you can reach around your house with a hose.

⚠️ Tidy up any leaves or fine fuels like twigs that have blown up against the house.

⚠️ Remove items such as cars, trailers or garden furniture from asset protection zones as they reduce their effectiveness.

Talk your family and agree on a plan of action. As bush fire conditions escalate, the timeframe to make sensible, safe decisions decreases. Discuss your actions now and be prepared.

HEAT WAVE WARNING

The elderly and young are particularly vulnerable during heat waves. Pets are too!

NSW Ambulance has issued a ‘Watch and Act’ advice - see the link below.

https://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/in-the-community/warnings/south-coast-heatwave-warning

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

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