NSW RFS - Bolwarra-Largs Brigade

15/04/2026

Tomago Bush Fire 🔥

Just after 11am this morning, Bolwarra 1 was paged out to assist with a going bush and grass fire off Masonite Road at Tomago.

Bolwarra 1 and crew are working alongside numerous local brigades to tackle the blaze and ensure full containment.

Can you see yourself on the fireground helping to protect your community?
Bolwarra-Largs is looking for new members to join our brigade.

If you’re in Bolwarra, Bolwarra Heights, or Largs, follow the link below 🚒

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs

NSW RFS Lower Hunter

12/04/2026

A reminder to our local residents.

If you need to report a fire 🔥 or incident ⚡️, please do not contact this page or the landline number for our Fire Station.

All emergencies must be reported through the 000 system.
This allows for incidents and emergencies to be logged correctly, and the appropriate resources assigned.

This page and our station landline are not monitored 24/7.

You can message this page about the below:
🚒Information on joining the brigade
🌳Local events
🔥Requesting information about pile burns and permit burns

09/04/2026

Bolwarra 13 Bulk Water is on scene assisting our local crews from Thornton, East Maitland, and Benwerrin.

Benwerrin 1 is currently on scene in Thornton at a large vehicle/mulch fire with other units from the area

27/03/2026

🔥END of the Bush Fire Danger Period 🔥

Midnight 31st March 2026 marks the end of the bush fire danger period in the Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland and Port Stephens LGA’s.

❌ Permits will not be required as of 1st April 2026.

✅ Notifications will still be required to your neighbours and the RFS. Go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

🚒 Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero 000 and stay up to date by checking the Hazards Near Me App.

26/03/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 27 March, for the Northern Slopes and New England areas. Warm and windy conditions are forecast across the north eastern parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

26/03/2026

Hop 🐇on into Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie on Thursday 2nd of April for our Easter Seafood and Meat Raffle. All our meat comes from Tenambit Butchery and seafood donated by the Pub!
Raffle tickets on sale from 6.00pm to 7.30pm Raffle to follow.

15/03/2026

Recently Benwerrin Station was broken into.
Due to this Benwerrin was out of service over the weekend but we are back in service now.

Outside of affecting our operational status, some equipment has been taken and our trucks ransacked.

We want to remind people, we are volunteers supporting the community.
We don't get paid.
All of the taken equipment has been paid for by fundraising, donations and grants and is not supplied. Its equipment we sought out to fundraise and purchase to increase our capability.

Anyone with any information regarding this is encouraged to contact the NSW Police assistance hotline on 131 444

Pic: How we found our trucks and station.

21/02/2026

31/01/2026

🔥 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 💨

We have had a number of community members express concern about the ongoing smoke coverage through the Hunter Valley.

This smoke drift is coming primarily from the fire burning between Nerong and Tea Gardens, which is burning at a Watch and Act level and is not yet under control.

There will also be some minor smoke drift coming from the Oyster Cove fire (near Medowie), this will diminish over the next few hours/days as this fire has already been brought under control.

📱 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞 🚒

We highly recommend using https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me or the Hazards Near Me app.

When using the website or app:

⬛ Black Diamond - This indicates a new incident that has not been fully investigated yet. Check back for an update to see if it progresses.

⚪ White Diamond - This indicates a non-fire related incident or a reported fire that has not been confirmed yet.

⚠️ Yellow Triangle - This is a fire that is at "Advice" level. Advice level fires do not present an immediate danger to life or property, and are considered to be Under Control.

🔶 Orange Triangle - These fires are at "Watch and Act" level. Watch and Act fires are fires burning actively, in or towards areas with a higher risk to people or property. If you are in the vicinity of a Watch and Act fire, ensure to monitor the above website or app, as well as local news channels for safety alerts and instructions from emergency services.

🔺 Red Triangle - These are "Emergency Warning" fires. Emergency Warning fires pose an imminent threat to people and property within the path of the fire. If you are in the vicinity of an Emergency Warning fire, you must monitor information channels and heed warnings from emergency services.

Whilst using the website or app, make sure to click on the incident to determine the type of incident as not all pins are fires.

31/01/2026

31/01/2026