Berowra Waters Rural Fire Brigade

18/08/2026

10/07/2026

It pays to know your equipment….even in the dark or in the smoke. Training tonight involved equipment identification and familiarisation in an unfamiliar environment. We also did some strategy planning using the diorama.

05/07/2026

The brigade was responded today to assist NSW Ambulance and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 075 Berowra with the extraction of an injured bushwalker from the Great North Walk above Berowra Waters. Brooklyn Rural Fire Brigade were also responded in their new boat with a composite crew from Milsons Passage Rural Fire Brigade. The patient was then transported to our station onboard Berowra Waters Boat Alpha, then transported via road ambulance. No update on condition of patient. Thanks to the crews who turned out.
A good example of interagency cooperation.
📸 R. Schaller, D. McMonnies

03/07/2026

Join the Berowra Waters Rural Fire Brigade! We are RECRUITING NOW 🛥️
We aren't your typical brigade. As a boat-only Fire Brigade, we protect our river community from the water, reaching the places trucks simply can’t go.
If you're looking to volunteer, we offer a specialised experience you won't find in a standard land-based brigade.
🧑‍🚒No experience needed: We provide all firefighting and maritime training.
🧑‍🚒Boat-only operations: You’ll learn to operate from the water, not just the road.
🧑‍🚒Team focus: We just need people who are reliable and ready to pitch in.
🧑‍🚒Whether you're a local, live nearby or not, there’s a spot for you on the boat.
Get in touch, and be part of something special, that is rewarding to self and community.
Drop us a message!!

03/07/2026

Our first General Meeting of the brigade year under the new hierarchy was a great opportunity to present some certificates. It was also a chance to have the incoming Captain belatedly present Audrey with the coveted “Ian Wildman Award”. Congratulations Audrey, well deserved.

22/06/2026

21/06/2026

We’d like to thank everyone who helped make our Trivia Night such a success last night. The number of attendees (150+) went way beyond what we anticipated. Thank you to everyone who so generously donated raffle prizes. Finally, a big shout out to both Club Berowra - Berowra RSL for all their support in hosting the night and to Jamie, the Trivia host.

12/06/2026

One week to go until our Trivia Night at Club Berowra - Berowra RSL!!!
Tables( maximum of ten players per table) are still available, with bookings through the club.
Participation is FREE. However, we are putting together a good line up of raffle prizes, with tickets to be sold on the night.
Come and join us for what should be an enlightening night with lots of laughs.

04/06/2026

Two of our members, John Ringrose and Mark Dawson were tonight recognised for their respective 40 years and 20 years service. They were presented with their awards by RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin, in the company of District Manager Dan Meijer, Federal Member for Berowra, Julian Leeser, State Member for Hornsby, James Wallace, Hornsby Mayor Warren Waddell and others.
Congratulations to both.

04/06/2026

Nice crisp evening for training in preparation for the upcoming District Truck Exercise. Thanks to NSW RFS - Cowan Rural Fire Brigade for the loan of the truck tonight.
Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service