Austinmer Rural Fire Service

Austinmer Rural Fire Service Austinmer Rural Fire Service is based in the northern suburbs of Wollongong
We’re a volunteer brigade

05/09/2026

⚠️ COMMUNITY ALERT: Dad jokes remain at EXTREME today — avoid prolonged exposure. 😂🔥

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures across our community.

Here’s to the father or father figure in your life who…

🔧 Can fix absolutely anything — particularly if cable ties and duct tape are involved.
🪢 Uses six knots when one would have done the job.
🚗 Says “we’re not paying someone to do that” before turning a 20-minute job into an entire weekend.
💡 Turns off lights in empty rooms like the electricity bill is a personal attack.
🔥 Stands at the BBQ poking the meat every 30 seconds like lives depend on it.
😂 And tells the same terrible joke every year… then laughs harder than anyone else.

A special Happy Father’s Day to the dads and father figures within our own brigade — thanks for everything you do for your families, our brigade and our community… and for passing on your wisdom, whether anyone asked for it or not. 😂🚒

From everyone at have a cracking Father’s Day!

05/09/2026

Have You Thought About Your Plan?
🔥 A bushfire plan isn't something you make when you can see smoke.
It's something you prepare well before fire season begins.
Do you know:
🏡 When would you leave?
🚗 Where would you go?
📱 How would you receive warnings?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Does everyone in your family know the plan?
If you're not sure, that's exactly why we're coming to Armagh Parade.
Our volunteers will be available throughout the afternoon to answer your questions and help you think about preparing your home and your family.
📅 Saturday 19 September
🕛 12 pm – 4 pm
📍 Northern end of Armagh Parade, Thirroul
No question is too simple—we're here to help.

🔥 We’re here at Foothills Road until 4pm! 🚒We’ve already had lots of locals stop by to have a chat, ask questions, grab ...
05/09/2026

🔥 We’re here at Foothills Road until 4pm! 🚒

We’ve already had lots of locals stop by to have a chat, ask questions, grab something to eat and talk with us about bush fire preparedness and keeping our community safer. 🌿🏡

Come down and see the Austinmer RFS crew at the northern end of Foothills Road — we’ll be here until 4pm today.

There’s plenty of food, including cakes, fairy bread and savoury muffins, kindly supplied by Real Life Community Group . 🧁🍞

Bring the kids along, meet the crew, check out the trucks and have a chat about preparing your home and family for bush fire season.

🚒 Northern end of Foothills Road, Austinmer
⏰ Here until 4pm

Come down and say hello! 👋🔥



NSW Rural Fire Service

05/09/2026

🚒 We're here! 🚒
Today's the day!
Come and say hello to your local Austinmer RFS volunteers.
📍 Northern end of Foothills Road
🕛 12 pm – 4 pm
Whether you have five minutes or the whole afternoon, we'd love to meet you.
Come and:
• Explore the fire trucks
• Learn about bushfire safety
• Become a Bushfire Detective
• Meet your neighbours
• Ask us anything about bushfire preparedness
See you soon! 👋

04/09/2026

Tomorrow's the Day!
🚨 Tomorrow's the day! 🚨
The Austinmer RFS Community Street Party is almost here!
📅 Saturday 5 September
🕛 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Northern end of Foothills Road, Austinmer
🚒 Fire trucks
👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters
🕵️ Bushfire Detective activities
🏡 Bushfire preparedness information
📱 Hazards Near Me NSW app demonstrations
🤝 Meet your neighbours
🍴 Food available
Drop in before or after the kids' sport, while you're out walking the dog, or just because you've always wanted to have a look inside a fire truck!
Bushfires don't wait for summer to arrive, so now is the perfect time to start preparing.
We'll see you tomorrow!

🚒 Austinmer RFS at Bunnings Bellambi 🔥Austinmer Brigade attended the Bunnings Bellambi Father’s Day Evening, spending so...
03/09/2026

🚒 Austinmer RFS at Bunnings Bellambi 🔥

Austinmer Brigade attended the Bunnings Bellambi Father’s Day Evening, spending some time chatting with the community about bush fire safety and preparedness.

It was a great opportunity to meet local families, answer questions, and share some simple ways everyone can be better prepared for the upcoming bush fire season.

A big thank you to Bunnings Bellambi for having us and to everyone who stopped by for a chat! 👋🚒

🚒 Training 🚒Today was out and about early, making the most of the amazing weather to sharpen up our skills.The crew ...
29/08/2026

🚒 Training 🚒

Today was out and about early, making the most of the amazing weather to sharpen up our skills.

The crew worked through a range of practical drills, including portable pump operations and Buoy Wall, before finishing the morning with a property protection scenario and an overrun.

A great morning of hands-on training, keeping our skills sharp and our crews ready for when they’re needed. 🔥🚒💦

29/08/2026

Save the Date
🚒 Thirroul... we're coming to you! 🚒
Bushfire season will be here before we know it, so we're bringing bushfire preparedness straight into your neighbourhood.
📅 Saturday 19 September
🕛 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Northern end of Armagh Parade, Thirroul
Come and meet your local Austinmer Rural Fire Brigade volunteers.
There'll be:
🚒 Fire trucks on display
🕵️ Bushfire Detective activities for the kids
🎯 Family trivia
🏡 Bushfire preparedness information
📱 Help downloading the Hazards Near Me NSW app
🤝 A chance to meet your neighbours
Pop in for five minutes or spend the afternoon with us—we'd love to see you!

29/08/2026

Bring the Kids!
🕵️‍♀️ Calling all young Bushfire Detectives! 🚒
We've got plenty happening for the kids while the grown-ups learn how to keep their families safe.
Come along and enjoy:
🔍 Become a Bushfire Detective
🎯 Family bushfire trivia
🚒 Climb aboard a real fire truck
🎨 Colouring and activities
👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters
While the kids are having fun, we'll help Mum, Dad, Nan or Pop learn about:
🏡 Bushfire planning
📱 Hazards Near Me NSW
🔥 Fire Danger Ratings
🌿 Preparing for bushfire season
📅 Saturday 5 September
🕛 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📍 Northern end of Foothills Road
Come for half an hour or stay for the whole afternoon!

Address

Buttenshaw Drive
Austinmer, NSW
2515

Telephone

+61242308200

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