NSW RFS - Coleambally Brigade

18/05/2026

Our friends at the Coleambally Rescue Squad are celebrating their 50th birthday soon! Check out their page for the latest updates on their celebrations.

You may have noticed a few new events pop up on our page.

We are excited to announce our upcoming birthday celebrations with the community!

Everyone is invited to celebrate with us and if you keep an eye out on our page, you’ll find out more details on all of the events.

24/04/2026

OPERATIONAL OFFICER LEVEL 1(MIA) If you are interested in working for a highly regarded emergency service agency and supporting local communities, a role in our OpO Program could be for you! The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is the lead agency for bush fire management and mitigation in NSW. Fighting fire...

01/04/2026

Operation Easter begins at midnight tonight and concludes at 11:59pm on Monday 6th April 2026.

The operation targets the causal factors of major collisions, being speeding, drink/drug driving, fatigue, occupant restraints and distractions (mobile phones). Double Demerits apply to these offences, there is no increase to any fines, only demerit points.

While there will be a significant Police presence on metro and rural roads around the state, we ask drivers to do their bit to make sure everyone gets to their destination safely. You can do this by.

• Planning your journey, if you are travelling around the state to visit family or friends, plan your breaks along the way and support local communities by getting out of the car and grabbing a coffee or a meal. Make sure your vehicle is up for the trip, have you checked your tyre pressure, a fully loaded vehicle will require more tyre pressure to safely handle an increase in vehicle weight.
• Be patient on our roads, your family won’t mind if you are a little late, there are much worse things than getting a speeding ticket and that is the conversation we don’t want to have with your family at Easter time if it all goes wrong.
• Have a Plan B ready to go if you are going to have a drink this Easter and stick to it. Paying for a taxi might not only be the safer option but cheaper than a day in court.

Look out for each other this Easter period, all we want this Easter Operation is for everyone in New South Wales to get to their destination safely.

30/03/2026

🔥ARE YOU PLANNING ON LIGHTING A FIRE ON YOUR PROPERTY 🔥
🚨The BFDP ends on the 31 March 2026.

🚨Outside the BFDP (The period between 01 April and 31 September) You are still legally obliged to notify your neighbours and the NSW RFS at least 24 hours before you light up.

🚨Notifying us of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls.

🚨You can notify easily online by using the link below. Notifications to the NSW RFS can last up to 21 days, so if there is a possibility you are going to light a fire use the link below:
https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp
🚨This website requires 24 hours’ notice.

⭕If you are planning to undertake a burn on your property, it is important you check the local weather conditions, the primary concern should always be safety, so never conduct a burn if conditions are not suitable.

⭕Stubble burning is an important tool for rice growers, but smoke can affect your local community. Responsible stubble management is the key to maintain your right to burn. The Ricegrowers Association (RGA) advises all farmers to implement best practice when burning stubble to avoid smoke impacts on nearby towns, neighbouring dwellings or roads.

☎️If you require any advice or assistance in conducting pile burns on your property, or help with notifications, please contact the MIA District office on 02 6966 7800.

You can also find more information on the NSW RFS website at:
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/safeburning

Carrathool Shire Council Griffith City Council Hay Shire Council Leeton Shire Council Murrumbidgee Council Narrandera Shire Council

28/02/2026

🔥 Permit Burn Time Update – MIA District 🔥

The NSW RFS MIA District has updated Fire Permit burn times.

🗓 From Monday 2 March 2026, permitted burns can now start from 12:00 noon (instead of 4:00 pm).

❗Important: If you currently hold a Fire Permit that lists a 4:00 pm start time, you will need to apply for a new permit to be able to commence burning at 12:00 noon.

⏰ Fires must still be out by midnight
🚫 No burning of timber, logs, stumps or piles
📲 Burn notifications are still required
⚠️ All permit conditions must be followed

Permits remain subject to weather conditions and may be suspended during higher fire danger.

Before you burn:
✔ Check the forecast
✔ Notify neighbours (24hrs prior)
✔ Have firefighting equipment ready
✔ Notify RFS online (24hrs prior)

Questions? Contact the MIA District Office on 02 6966 7800 or visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

24/02/2026

Did you hear sirens in Coleambally this morning? That was us!

The Coleambally Brigade visited Preschool today to show students our truck, the safety equipment we wear and to give the students a go on the fire hose!

A huge thank you to Tess for organising the visit, and to the kids for making it lots of fun and giving us a certificate to go on our fridge!

We think we have some future firefighters after today’s visit!

Are you as keen to join as some of our little friends?
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs

07/02/2026

A big thanks to Coly and Carrathool RFS and Councils Backhoe and Driver for their assistance in today’s fire.
Please stay away from the area as burnt trees are notorious for dropping without warning.
Darlington Point RFS is currently seeking new recruits. If you’re 18 or over and want to give back to your community then click on the link and come join us
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

07/02/2026

Coleambally 7 has travelled to assist with this incident. Thank you to our firefighters who have given up their Saturday to assist.

26/01/2026

Extreme heat arrangements for 27, 28 and 29 January 2026
(This may be extended if the heatwave continues)

Places to cool off during the heatwave

Locals and visitors are welcome. Closing times are flexible, depending on temperature and demand.

COLEAMBALLY
📍 Coleambally Community Hall, Kingfisher Avenue
🕡 Open from 6:30 am

DARLINGTON POINT
📍 Murrumbidgee Shire Hall, Carrington Street
🕣 Open from 8:30 am

JERILDERIE
📍 Jerilderie Library / Council Office, Jerilderie Street
🕣 Open from 8:30 am

🏊 Swimming pool opening times
Monday 26 January
All pools open 9 am – 7 pm (or later)

Tuesday 27 January
• Darlington Point War Memorial Pool: 6 am – 10 am & 1 pm – 7 pm
• Coleambally & Jerilderie pools: closed

Wednesday 28 January
• Coleambally & Jerilderie pools: 6 am – 10 am & 1 pm – 7 pm
• Darlington Point pool: closed

Thursday 29 January
• All pools open 6 am – 10 am & 1 pm – 7 pm

☀️ Hot weather reminder – please take care
With very hot conditions forecast, please look after yourself and others:
• Protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses and a wide-brim hat
• Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty
• Avoid replacing water with sugary or alcoholic drinks
• Carry water if you’re spending time outdoors
• If you’ve been advised to limit fluids, check with your doctor about what’s right for you in hot weather

🌊 River & waterway safety
If you’re heading to rivers or waterways to cool off:
• Avoid swimming alone and keep a close eye on children
• Be aware of strong currents, submerged hazards and changing water levels
• Don’t jump or dive into unknown water
• Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating

Please stay safe, check on vulnerable neighbours, and take extra care during this extreme heat 💧

26/01/2026

Congratulations to the Coleambally Brigade Members who received awards at the Coleambally Australia Day Celebrations this morning.

We appreciate the efforts of all of our volunteers and it’s great to see them recognised in the community!

Congratulations Grace and Christine!