Colinton Rural Fire Brigade

12/05/2026

🟡 ADVICE - GRASS FIRE - MICALAGO RD, MICHELAGO 🟡

Update 21.00pm: this fire is now under control.

Colinton RFB are attending a grass fire on Micalago Road, Michelago.

There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes by downloading the Hazards Near Me app.

08/05/2026

Training and the annual general meeting (AGM) is on tomorrow at the Shed.

Members eligible to vote will have received an email confirming eligibility and list of nominees for Field and Administrative Officers. Proxies (votes in absentia) to be submitted to our Secretary prior to AGM commencing.

🚒 Training will include incident response and electrical safety talk, starts at 1pm.
🗳 AGM will kick off at 3pm.

Even if you are not eligible to vote, observers and community are welcome at training and the AGM. See you there!

12/04/2026

An incredible turnout to our Brigade Muster yesterday at Colinton Station, where we welcomed RFS and SES members from the Monaro, Lake George and ACT districts.

Thank you to all who travelled to make our day a success, sharing knowledge on all things emergency response - from pumping water through to managing Lithium battery fires.

An extra big thank you to the organising group for their efforts in pulling together a spectacular day. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

07/04/2026

Brigade Muster is this weekend!

RSVP as soon as possible to secure your snag 🌭

02/04/2026

Brigade Muster is coming next Saturday 11 April 2026 at the Colinton Fire Shed. We're looking forward to seeing our friends from across the Monaro District, Lake George District and the ACT.

13/03/2026

Today is training day at the Shed and it's a busy one!

We are covering truck equipment, out of area deployments, driver training, fire ground mapping and an exercise in responding to an incident.

🚒 Truck and tool familiarisation from 12pm
✍️ Training kicks off at 1pm

All members and community drop ins welcome.

28/02/2026

Colinton RFB have attended a motor vehicle accident overnight. The Monaro Highway remains closed in both directions following the incident.

Please refer to Live Traffic NSW for updates. Plan alternative routes or delay your journey.

Thank you to our volunteers who attended the call after midnight. Motor vehicle accidents are some our toughest jobs to present to, and we appreciate you showing up in these difficult circumstances.

❌ The Monaro Highway is closed in both directions at Colinton (north of Cooma) due to a two-car crash.

🛑 Avoid the area as there is no diversion at this stage.

🔗 Check the latest updates here: https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/266493

13/02/2026

Training is on again tomorrow at the Fire Shed. This month, we'll be responding to a call out, followed by breakout groups covering 4WD fireground driving, support group training, and refresher on core firefighting skills.

🚒 Truck and tool familiarisation from 12pm
✍️ Training kicks off at 1pm
🌭 Barbeque from 3.15pm

All members and community drop ins welcome.

11/02/2026

🟡 HIGH FIRE DANGER - PERMITS SUSPENDED - THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2026 🟡

Be ready to act.

There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.

Decide what you will do if a fire starts.

If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas.

08/02/2026

One of Colinton's very own - Deputy Captain, Werner Lausberg - joined two Michelago volunteers on a deployment to South Australia to assist with ongoing firefighting efforts.

Interstate and inter-agency cooperation is vital to protecting communities across Australia in times of natural disaster. We're lucky to have Werner as part of our crew and as our training officer and thank him for assisting the call to our southern neighbours.

Read the account from the District HQ on Werner's experience in SA so far.