NSW RFS - Cobbitty Brigade

24/08/2026

🚨 GET READY WEEKEND IS BACK! 🚨

It’s time to get prepared! 🌿🔥

Join Cobbitty RFS and Camden West RFS for Get Ready Weekend on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Come down and meet your local RFS volunteers, check out our fire truck and information displays, enjoy a sausage sizzle, and learn how you can prepare your home, property and family for the upcoming bush fire season.

Being prepared before a bush fire threat can make all the difference.

📍 Location: Bunnings Narellan – Cnr Northern Rd & Porrende St, Narellan
📅 Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30am – 4:00pm

19/08/2026

09/08/2026

🚒🔥👨‍🚒 ~ Joint Training ~ 👩‍🚒 🔥🚒

This weekend, members from Cobbitty RFS had the opportunity to be hosted by Casula RFS for a joint training day.

The day focused on practical firefighting skills, with crews rotating through a range of exercises including:

💦 Attack line simulations – practising hose deployment, branch techniques and crew coordination.

🚒 Drafting operations – setting up and drafting water through different truck appliances and configurations.

💧 Portable pump operations – working with portable pumps to develop confidence in water supply and pumping operations.

✅ Training alongside neighboring brigades provides a great opportunity to practise skills in a different environment, learn from each other and build stronger operational relationships.

Most importantly, the day gave our firefighters the chance to sharpen their skills, build confidence and meet new members.

A big thank you to Casula RFS for hosting CobbittyRFS and putting together a great day of training. 🤝

09/08/2026

🔥🚒🪾 Incident Call – Backyard Fire 🪾 🚒🔥

Time/Date/Location - 19:07 HRS - 08/08 - Cut Hill Rd, Cobbitty

Late yesterday evening, Cobbitty RFS along with Camden West RFS responded to a fire call of a backyard fire on a rural property.

On arrival, crews located a pile burn within the property. The pile burn was assessed, and after determining it needed to be extinguished, firefighters safely put the fire out and ensured the area was left secure.

🔥 A safely reminder before carrying out any pile burns, it is important to check the current fire regulations and apply for the appropriate permits where required. Having the correct approvals and ensuring your burn is properly prepared and controlled helps reduce the risk of escaped fires and protects our community.

If you're planning a burn, make sure you know the requirements before lighting up.

📲 - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

01/08/2026

🔥🔋🚒 Incident Call – Lithium Battery Fire 🚒🔋🔥

Time/Date/Location - 16:50 HRS - 31/08 - Burragorang Rd, Cawdor

Early yesterday evening, Cobbitty Rural Fire Brigade responded alongside Camden West Rural Fire Brigade with Fire and Rescue NSW to reports of a lithium battery that had ignited inside a residential property.

On arrival, crews quickly assessed the situation and safely removed the battery from the home to prevent further fire spread and reduce the risk to occupants. Fire and Rescue NSW HAZMAT crews then carried out a detailed assessment before safely extinguishing the battery.

Lithium battery fires present unique hazards due to the potential for intense heat, toxic gases and re-ignition. If you notice a lithium battery overheating, swelling, smoking or catching fire, move to a safe location immediately, call 000, and do not attempt to handle it unless it is safe to do so.

👏 Thank you to all crews involved for their professionalism and teamwork.

30/07/2026

🔥🚒 Throwback Thursday 🚒🔥

Throwback Thursday takes us back to the 1980s, when the Cobbitty Rural Fire Brigade relied not only on the dedication of its volunteers, but also on their ingenuity and craftsmanship.

Back then, resources were limited, members rolled up their sleeves and built, modified, and maintained their own firefighting trucks. Designing them to meet the unique needs of protecting the Cobbitty community and surrounding rural areas.

We proudly acknowledge the generations of volunteers whose hard work laid the foundations for the brigade we are today. Their legacy continues to inspire our members as we serve our community with the same dedication and pride.

❤️ Thank you to all past and present members of Cobbitty RFS for your commitment and service.

26/07/2026

⚡🚨⚠️ Incident – Structural/Building Fire ⚠️🚨⚡

Time/Date/Location - 21:30 HRS - 25/07 - Coates Park Rd, Cobbitty

Details -

Last night, members from Cobbitty Rural Fire Brigade, alongside crews from Narellan Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW, responded to reports of a structural electrical fire at a residential property.

On arrival, crews identified the source of the fire as a faulty air conditioning motor located within the ceiling space. Firefighters quickly isolated power to the affected unit, preventing further fire spread, before carrying out mechanical ventilation to safely remove smoke from the home.

Thanks to the swift actions and teamwork of all responding crews, the incident was brought under control with minimal damage to the property.

This incident serves as an important reminder to have your air conditioning systems regularly serviced and inspected by a qualified technician. Routine maintenance can help identify worn or faulty components before they become a fire risk.

👏 A great example of agencies working together to keep our community safe.

23/07/2026

🚒🙋‍♀️ Could You Be Our Next Volunteer Firefighter?🙋‍♂️ 🚒

Cobbitty Rural Fire Brigade is looking for new members to join our dedicated team of volunteers.

Being a member of the NSW Rural Fire Service is about so much more than fighting fires. Our volunteers help protect our local community by responding to bush and grass fires, structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, storms, flood events, and other emergencies. We also take part in hazard reduction burns, community education, training, and supporting each other both on and off the fireground.

No experience? No problem! We provide all the training, equipment, and support you'll need. Whether you're looking to learn new skills, give back to your community, or be part of a close-knit team, there's a place for you at Cobbitty RFS.

If you're over from the local area and have a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Join a brigade that's committed to protecting our community.
🤝 Make lifelong friendships.
🔥 Learn valuable skills.
🚒 Make a real difference when it matters most.

Ready to take the first step?

👉 Apply online today: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs

If you have any questions about volunteering with Cobbitty RFS, send us a DM or come along to one of our training nights. We'd be more than happy to chat about what volunteering involves and help you get started.

Your community needs you. Will you answer the call? 🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

11/07/2026

🚒🏠🚗 ~ TRAINING ~ 🚗🏠🚒

A huge congratulations to Luke from Cobbitty RFS, who successfully completed and passed his Village Firefighter (VF) course this weekend.

The Village Firefighter course is an important milestone in every volunteer's journey, providing the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to safely respond to a wide range of fire and emergency incidents while serving the community.

Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication throughout the course. We look forward to seeing you continue to develop your skills and be an asset to the brigade.

Well done, Luke, and welcome to the next stage of your RFS journey! 👏

09/05/2026

Today, we acknowledge and celebrate all the incredible mums serving within the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Thank you for your dedication, strength, compassion, and the sacrifices you make both at home and in serving your communities.

Whether on the fireground, behind the scenes, or supporting your families and fellow members, your commitment does not go unnoticed.

From all of us at Cobbitty RFS we wish every serving member and mother within the RFS a very Happy Mother’s Day. ❤️🚒