NSW Downside Rural Fire Brigade

20/05/2026

It's taken a few days to go through everything, but thank you to everyone who came down to see us on Sunday at the Wagga Botanical Gardens!

All the team had such an amazing time meeting the community and sharing a little bit of our world with everyone. It is always a highlight of events when we get to see the children light up around the trucks and show interest by asking questions.

Here are the pictures from the day of everyone in our amazing RFS Firetruck costume. We hope to see everyone and more at our next day out.

17/05/2026

A great day yesterday show-casing NSW RFS RFS-NSW RFS - Riverina Zone and Downside RFB at Willans Hill in conjunction with the Wagga Miniature Railway. Our thanks to for the pizzas!

17/05/2026

16/05/2026

Well are getting set-up for today event at the Wagga Botanic Gardens come down and see the NSW Downside Rural Fire Brigade team along with the Wagga Miniature Railway for a fun filled day.

Enclosed shoes required
$5 Train rides

See you on the tracks.
NSW RFS - Riverina Zone
7NEWS Riverina

16/05/2026

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨

Come along tommorrow (Sunday) and enjoy a fantastic family day out with the 🚒 NSW Downside Rural Fire Brigade and the Wagga Miniature Railway 🚂

📍 Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
📅 Sunday 17th May
🕙 10:00am – 2:30pm

Bring the kids down to:
🔥 Check out the fire trucks up close
👨‍🚒 Meet your local Downside brigade members
🚂 Enjoy rides on the miniature trains
📸 Snap some fun family photos

💵 Train rides only $5
👟 Enclosed shoes required
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages!

Pack the family in the car and come enjoy a relaxed Sunday with the community — we’d love to see you there!

🚂 See you on the tracks!

NSW RFS - Riverina Zone
Wagga Miniature Railway
2Aaa Fm Wagga
7NEWS Riverina

12/05/2026

💚🚂
Come along this Sunday and enjoy a fantastic family day out with the Wagga Wagga Society of Model Engineers 🚂 and NSW Downside Rural Fire Brigade 🚒

📍 Wagga Wagga Miniature Railway
📅 Sunday 17th May 2026
🕙 10:00am – 2:30pm

Why not make a day of it and pack a picnic for the park or head over to The Gardens Wagga for something sweet or savoury and enjoy a relaxed Sunday with the community — we’d love to see you there!

🚂 See you at the track!

10/05/2026

🚨 THIS SUNDAY! 🚨

The countdown is on! ⏰

Come along this Sunday and enjoy a fantastic family day out with the 🚒 NSW Downside Rural Fire Brigade and the Wagga Miniature Railway 🚂

📍 Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
📅 Sunday 17th May
🕙 10:00am – 2:30pm

Bring the kids down to:
🔥 Check out the fire trucks up close
👨‍🚒 Meet your local Downside brigade members
🚂 Enjoy rides on the miniature trains
📸 Snap some fun family photos

💵 Train rides only $5
👟 Enclosed shoes required
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages!

Pack the family in the car and come enjoy a relaxed Sunday with the community — we’d love to see you there!

🚂 See you on the tracks!

NSW RFS - Riverina Zone

01/05/2026

🔥 Hazard Reduction Burn Reminder – Silverlight Reserve 🔥

NSW RFS crews will commence a hazard reduction burn at Silverlight Reserve at 0900 tomorrow, Saturday 2 May.

Hazard reduction is an important tool in preparing for bush fires, but it does not remove the risk entirely. Residents are reminded to remain prepared and stay aware of local conditions.

What to expect and how to prepare:
• Smoke will be visible in the area and may impact nearby communities
• Keep doors and windows closed to reduce smoke entering your home
• Bring outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember damage
• Retract pool covers
• Remove washing from clotheslines
• Ensure pets have access to a sheltered area

If travelling near the burn area:
• Slow down
• Turn headlights on
• Keep windows up
• Do not stop to observe – for your safety, keep clear of operations

Health advice:
If you have asthma or a lung condition, limit outdoor activity if smoke is present. If symptoms such as shortness of breath or coughing occur, follow your medical plan or seek advice.

For further health information, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia.

This burn is weather dependent and may change at short notice.

🚒 Thank you for your cooperation.

27/04/2026

🔥𝐇𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍🔥

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Silverlight Reserve, Ashmont NSW
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: Saturday, 2 May 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🚒The NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW will be conducting a planned hazard reduction burn within Silverlight Reserve, Ashmont, located north of Red Hill Road.

🚕𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂
Motorists travelling on Olympic Highway, Sturt Highway, and Red Hill Road are advised to:
- Drive to the conditions
- Reduce speed
- Turn headlights on
- Keep windows closed

💨𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑🌧️
Forecast conditions indicate smoke will drift in a south-westerly direction, away from residential areas of Wagga Wagga. Rain is forecast for Sunday 3 May and Monday 4 May which will assist with blacking out / mopping up.

ℹ️𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄ℹ️
Residents living within the Ashmont, Lloyd, San Isidore and surrounding areas are advised to:
- Keep doors and windows closed to minimise smoke entry
- Remove washing from clotheslines
- Ensure pets have access to sheltered areas
- Avoid entering the burn area for safety reasons
- If you have asthma or a respiratory condition, limit outdoor activity when smoke is present. If symptoms occur, use prescribed medication or seek medical advice.

City of Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee Local Health District Riverina Police District NSW RFS South Western Area Command Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3

23/04/2026

❗️Save the Date!❗️

📅 Sunday 17th May
🕙 10:00am – 2:30pm

🚨 The NSW Downside Rural Fire Brigade 🚒 is teaming up with the Wagga Miniature Railway for a fun-filled family day out!

Bring the kids, bring your friends, and enjoy a great day for all ages. Come and say g’day to the Downside crew (in the carpark), explore the fire trucks up close, and hop on for a ride on the miniature trains! 🚂

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly
💵 $5 per train ride
👟 Enclosed shoes required

We can’t wait to see you there for a relaxed day of fun, learning, and community spirit!

🚂 See you on the tracks!