NSW RFS - Cobbitty Brigade

24/04/2026

Today we stand together to honour the bravery, sacrifice and enduring spirit of the men and women who have served.

On ANZAC Day, Cobbitty Rural Fire Brigade remembers those who gave so much for the freedoms we enjoy today, and we acknowledge all past and present service personnel for their dedication.

Their courage, mateship and commitment to others continue to inspire our own service to community.

Lest We Forget. 🌺

19/04/2026

Planning a burn on your property?

Even if you've been using fire on your property for years, safe burning is your responsibility.

Every year, fire services attend to hundreds of fires which start due to the careless use of fire.
In some cases, fires have been lit illegally.

Many have escaped, threatening homes, crops and livelihoods.

There are simple things you can do to make sure you use fire safely on your property and avoid becoming the fire risk to your community.

YOUR SAFE BURNING CHECK LIST -

BEFORE:

✅ Check you’re allowed to burn. Are you allowed to have a burn in your area? Check with your council or local Fire Control Centre. There are alternative ways to get rid of waste or vegetation – talk to your council to discuss further.

✅ Get a permit. Permits are required during the Bush Fire Danger Period. They're free and easy to get. Contact your local Fire Control Centre or Fire and Rescue NSW fire station at least 24 hours before you plan to burn.

✅ Let people know. You can let us know of your planned burn at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify. Make sure you also notify your neighbours at least 24 hours before you intend to burn.

ON THE DAY -

✅ Check weather conditions like the fire danger rating, wind and temperature. Permits may be suspended during bad conditions. If there's a total fire ban, no fire is allowed out in the open.

✅ Make sure you're using fire safely. Check your permit for any special conditions. Ensure you have a cleared area around any material you're burning and monitor conditions closely.

✅ If the fire gets out of control, call Triple Zero. It's important that you monitor the fire and have firefighting equipment on hand. If you have any problems, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

AFTER -

✅ Extinguish the fire and monitor it. Keep an eye on the material or area you've been burning and call Triple Zero (000) if the fire causes any concern.

📲 For further information contact your local Fire Control Centre or 1800 NSW RFS.

18/04/2026

~ LAND SEARCH ~

~ BRINGELLY/ROSSMORE ~ 18/04/26 ~

Today assisted Rescue & Bomb Disposal - NSW Police Force, NSW Police Force along with VRA Rescue NSW, Western Sydney NSW SES and NSW Rural Fire Service - Cumberland/Macarthur District with the land search of a missing person.

Ivan/John aged 75, was last seen in Leppington on the 12/04/26. He was last wearing a white t shirt with an Adidas logo. Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact 000.

17/04/2026

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION 🔥

~ FLORENCE AVE - MINTO HEIGHTS ~ 13/08/26

Earlier this week, assisted NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) along with Fire and Rescue and NSW Rural Fire Service with a strategic prescribed Hazard Reduction In the Warranmadhaa National Park Georges River.

This prescribed burn cover approximately 72 hectares. Hazard Reductions (HR) are carried out this time of the year due to favourable weather conditions to reduce fuel loads like leaves, sticks, and undergrowth. Primarily aimed at reducing bushfire intensity and protecting communities, these burns are essential for reducing the severity of future wildfires.

16/04/2026

~ AGM 2026 ~

Yesterday evening, held their Annual General Meeting for the season. (AGMs) are a critical, mandatory yearly meeting for local brigades to elect officers, review operations, and prepare for fire seasons.

The brigade also had the privilege of presenting awards to four of our members for their time served with CobbittyRFS and contribution to the 2022-2023 NSW flood emergency.

Congratulations to Peter, for his 57 years of service with the brigade, and his contribution to what is today. Congratulations to Will, Rob and Cody on your efforts during the flood response.

17/02/2026

🥞 Pancake Night Tonight! 🥞
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Join us at Cobbitty Church for an all-you-can-eat pancake night!
The team from Cobbitty RFS will be there to help out and meet the community — come say hi to your local firefighters 🚒
💲 $10 all you can eat pancakes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly
📍 Cobbitty Church
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Great food, great people, great cause — see you there! 🥞🔥

24/12/2025

🎄🚒Santa Run 2025!!!🚒🎄

We’re nearly set for Santa to roll out on the big red trucks, heading to Arcadian Hills (Arcadian Hills Lookout), Freshwater Drive, Jenolan circuit and other surrounding areas), Kirkham Rise (Sutton Avenue and surrounding streets) and Cobbitty (Cobbitty Road)

🔔Arcadian Hills 4:30pm - 5:15pm (45 minutes)

🔔Freshwater Drive 5:20pm - 5:35pm (15 minutes)

🔔Kirkham Rise 5:40pm - 6:25pm (45 minutes)

🔔Cobbitty Road 6:30 pm

Santa has kindly asked to keep an eye out on social media for further updates, please note, these times may vary on the day🚒🎅🏻

05/12/2025

🎄🚒Santa Run 2025!!!🚒🎄

On the 24th December Santa will be going out in the big red trucks, heading to Arcadian Hills (Arcadian Hills Lookout), Freshwater Drive, Jenolan circuit and other surrounding areas), Kirkham Rise (Sutton Avenue and surrounding streets) and Cobbitty (Cobbitty Road)

🔔Arcadian Hills 4:30pm - 5:15pm (45 minutes)

🔔Freshwater Drive 5:20pm - 5:35pm (15 minutes)

🔔Kirkham Rise 5:40pm - 6:25pm (45 minutes)

🔔Cobbitty Road 6:30 pm

Santa has kindly asked to keep an eye out on social media for further updates, please note, these times may vary on the day🚒🎅🏻

25/11/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN | Wednesday, 26th November 2025

Take Action Now to Protect Your Life & Property.

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, for the Greater Sydney Region which includes the Macarthur area.

With warm, dry and windy conditions, the Greater Sydney Region is forecast to experience Extreme Fire Danger.

An Extreme rating means:
⚠️ Fires will start quickly
⚠️ Spread rapidly
⚠️ Burn with great intensity
⚠️ Be incredibly dangerous and hard to control

These are dangerous fire conditions. Check your bushfire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready. If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts. Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

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

21/10/2025

28/09/2025

Congratulations to our four newest members on successfully completing their assessments today. We look forward to seeing you on the truck and supporting our community together.

27/09/2025

🚒👨‍🚒 Cobbitty RFS at Dad Speak Charity Day! 👨‍🚒🚒

We’re out here today at the Dad Speak Charity Day, supporting an important cause and connecting with our amazing community!

✅ We’ve got bushfire safety information to help you get your home ready for the upcoming fire season
✅ Fun stuff for the kids to enjoy
✅ And our fire truck is open — come take a look inside and meet the crew

Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 5 Mount Erin Road, Campbelltown, Sydney, NSW 2560, Australia