Brindabella Rural Fire Brigade

16/03/2025

Brindabella members have been busy over the last 2 weeks.
The weekend 8-10th march we undertook a hazard reduction burn
It was a successful HR and we extend our thanks to the crews from neighbouring brigades and Parks and Wildlife who came out to assist on Saturday.
Also a shout out to the 2 helicopters from True North with incendiaries and bucket to help the ground crews.

This weekend we held a TFT (trim fallen trees) course, with 9 members completing their recertification and another 6 who now have the qualification.
Thanks to Scott, Brian, Graham and Mark for taking on the essential instructor roles.

To those behind the scenes over the last 2 weeks who planned, catered, helped with comms, equipment checks and clean up- you are amazing and thank you

📸 credit to those who shared the photos used here, there are too many to list.

26/01/2025

Thanks to the members who came along yesterday to training.
Everyone had a chance to practice their skills as we ran a grass fire scenario and pumping exercises.

01/11/2024

🌟 Thank you to everyone who donated today. As a small brigade it is very much appreciated.

Good morning!
Members from Brindabella are at Coolamon Court in Canberra today. Come down and say hi if you get a chance 👋
We're here until about 2pm

05/06/2024

One of our Brindabella members attended training in Tumut over the past two weekends, and is on his way to gaining AF qualifications.

05/03/2024

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The NSW RFS will be conducting a hazard reduction (HR) burn, scheduled for Saturday 9th March and is likely to continue into Sunday 10th March.

The HR will be on the Western side of Crace Lane in Brindabella.

The smoke from this burn may settle over Brindabella and some areas of the ACT over the weekend.

Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see unattended fire. For more information visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr”

11/02/2023

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ADVICE: Wee Jasper Rd Fire, Narrangullen, Yass Valley LGA.

A grassfire is burning near Wee Jasper Rd and is being pushed by westerly winds towards Mountain Creek Rd and the Murrumbidgee River.

Firefighters are on scene and they are being supported by a waterbombing helicopter.

People in the area are advised that there is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.

10/02/2023

Total fire ban for tomorrow, 11th February 2023

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A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 11 February 2023 for the Southern Ranges and Southern Slopes area.

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

For Total Fire Ban rules: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

28/01/2023

Brindabella RFS members had a training day yesterday consisting of recon drive and some drills.
This was followed by a community BBQ held by the brigade.
Thanks to everyone who helped out in the weeks leading up to the event and on the day -especially our cook Ben, organisers Sue, Judy and Lisa, and to Justin for chairs and rubbish removal.
It was great to see everyone on the day.
A special thank you to Elite meats and Woolworths-Westfield Woden for your generous donations.

18/01/2023

20 years ago the fires ripped through Brindabella and on to Canberra. This photo is moments before the strike-team took the fire head-on at Koorabri at the southern end of Brindabella Valley.

07/10/2022

It's hard to believe with widespread rain at the moment, but here's all the info you need for the official start of the bush fire season.
Please note Snowy Valleys LGA will commence on 1 November.

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Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning in most NSW Local Government Areas.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn on your property, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire Permits help ensure fire is used safely and minimise the danger to you, your property and the community.

For more information visit our website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

07/10/2022

Wet weather is set to continue into the weekend. Stay safe, check road reports and avoid driving in flood waters.

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⚠️🌧 FLOOD WATCH UPDATED, MAJOR FLOOD RISK
- LARGE PARTS OF

- 2:04PM, Friday 7th October

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for much of New South Wales for the remainder of Friday through to the weekend. This is likely to cause renewed flooding in the New South Wales inland rivers and the Hunter, Shoalhaven and Greater Sydney districts.

Renewed major flooding is possible for the Gwydir, Namoi, Macquarie, Belubula, Lachlan and Bogan Rivers and Mandagery Creek from Friday into the weekend. Minor to moderate flooding is possible for many other inland river catchments in the flood watch areas, many of which have experienced flooding due to previous rainfall in recent months.

Major flooding is also possible for the Lower Hunter and Colo Rivers and Wollombi Brook over the weekend. Other coastal catchments in the Hunter, Shoalhaven and Greater Sydney districts may see minor to moderate flooding from Saturday.

Inland catchments are very wet and most dams are at or near capacity.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

⚠️🌧 MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING
▪️Colo River
▪️Mandagery Creek

⚠️🌧 MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING
▪️Wollombi Brook
▪️Lower Hunter River
▪️Gwydir River
▪️Namoi River
▪️Macquarie River to Bathurst
▪️Macquarie River d/s of Burrendong Dam
▪️Bogan River
▪️Lachlan River to Cottons Weir
▪️Belubula River

⚠️🌧 MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING
▪️Upper Nepean River
▪️Hawkesbury River
▪️Lower Nepean River
▪️Upper Macintyre River
▪️Peel River
▪️Castlereagh River
▪️Molong Creek
▪️Bell River
▪️Tumut River
▪️Murrumbidgee River to Wagga Wagga

⚠️🌧 MINOR FLOODING
▪️Goulburn River
▪️Upper Hunter River
▪️Newcastle Area
▪️Paterson River
▪️Williams River
▪️Upper Coxs River
▪️MacDonald River
▪️Northern Sydney
▪️Southern Sydney
▪️Parramatta River
▪️George's River
▪️Woronora River
▪️Illawarra Coast
▪️Shoalhaven River
▪️Upper Murrumbidgee River to Burrinjuck Dam
▪️Cooma Creek
▪️Mirrool Creek
▪️Queanbeyan River
▪️Molonglo River
▪️Upper Murray River
▪️Mitta Mitta River

▪️Be alerted to flood warnings for up to 10 Local Government Areas by downloading the NSW Incident Alerts App. Try FREE for 7 days; https://apple.co/39Y5tW2. For SMS alerts only, register at www.nswincidentalerts.com

▪️For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 and if life-threatening, call 000 (Triple Zero)

29/05/2022

Brindabella Brigade held its AGM today. Afterwards, some members were presented with their National Emergency Medal.
Congratulations!