Waugoola RFS Brigade

17/05/2026

Happy National volunteers week! If you would like to join, or have a look around our station, come to 23 johnstone way Cowra, at 630pm Wednesday.

09/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, dedication and compassion of mums everywhere, but especially those in our family.

Across the state, thousands of mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers and aunties give their time to help protect their communities. Whether they're on the frontline or supporting behind the scenes their contributions are extraordinary.

Today, we thank them for all they do, not just as RFS members, but as leaders and role models in our brigades and communities.

04/05/2026

24/04/2026

If you are planing a burn, please follow these steps.

The Bush Fire Danger Period is over. However you must still notify RFS and Neighbours if you are burning. Please also remember that NOT all of your neighbours have facebook so if you post on your local community page they will NOT be aware.

Here are the key items to make your burn a safe one:

1. Notify via the RFS website at least 24 hours before
https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

2. Notify your neighbours at least 24 hours before;

3. Check the weather forecast and fire danger - only burn if favourable conditions;

4. Use fire safely with clearings all around and water onsite;

5. Monitor the fire in person and see that it is full extinguished before leaving.

The Bush Fire Danger Period is over. However you must still notify RFS and Neighbours if you are burning. Please also remember that NOT all of your neighbours have facebook so if you post on your local community page they will NOT be aware.

Here are the key items to make your burn a safe one:

1. Notify via the RFS website at least 24 hours before
https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

2. Notify your neighbours at least 24 hours before;

3. Check the weather forecast and fire danger - only burn if favourable conditions;

4. Use fire safely with clearings all around and water onsite;

5. Monitor the fire in person and see that it is full extinguished before leaving.

22/04/2026

The Waugoola brigade's Annual General Meeting was held tonight. We congratulate the newly elected office holders:
Captain Alex Chard,
Senior Deputy Captain Sasha Pauline,
Deputies Lachlan Sutherland,
Rob Stevenson,
and Andrew Vale,
Aviation Co-ordinator David Field,
President Luke Bryant,
Secretary Kim Walker,
Treasurer Alex Chard,
Training Officer Simon Burtenshaw,
and Equipment Officer Rob Stevenson.
Additionally, we thank and wish well Captain Brendan Neville, who is stepping down.

01/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place today, Monday 2 February, for the Central Ranges and Upper Central West Plains areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

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

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

27/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban is in place today, Wednesday 28 January, for the Central Ranges. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

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

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

25/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN, MONDAY JANUARY 26th.

Report any fires or smoke sightings to 000.

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 26 January for the Central Ranges. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

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

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

09/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 10 January, for Greater Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, Greater Hunter, Monaro Alpine, Southern and Central Ranges and the Southern Slopes. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.

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

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