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Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade

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Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade

The Brigade is part of the Hawkesbury District of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Officially formed in 1951, and for over 60 years since then, volunteer members of the Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade have dedicated themselves to the safety, prevention and protection of the Freemans Reach community and its surrounds. Made up of dedicated members from our community, the Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade assists residents during times of emergencies, particularly bush and grass

fires. On average, the Brigade can attend between 30 to 50 fire calls per year, including structural fires, motor vehicle accidents and smaller backyard fires. Of course, we also assist other services where required, including storm damage and flood operations. Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade is involved in numerous community activities including school and church fetes, various fundraising activities and RFS Get Ready Weekend campaigns. For more historic information regarding the Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade, please visit our website: www.frrfb.org.au. This page is regularly monitored by its Administrators, who reserve the right to remove any posts. The views expressed by those who post on this page are not necessarily shared by Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade or the NSW Rural Fire Service.

29/08/2026

Burning embers can ignite any accumulated material, so keeping your gutters clean is essential for reducing bush fire risk.

The more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack, even if you leave early.

25/08/2026

At approximately 15:14 today, Freemans Reach firefighters were paged to reports of a Structure Fire / Shed Fire on Terrace Rd in North Richmond.

On arrival crews located a pile burn behind a home. As the resident was in attendance, a water source available and the pile burn was compliant, crews left the burn with the resident.

Our thanks to Group 2, Tennyson Rural Fire Brigade, NSW RFS - Glossodia Brigade and Kurrajong Rural Fire Brigade for your turnout.

01/08/2026

At approximately 11:05 this morning, Freemans Reach firefighters were paged to reports of a vehicle fire on Boundary Rd, Glossodia.

Arriving on scene crews from Freemans Reach 1 and Freemans Reach 1 Bravo (Hawkesbury HQ 1Z) located a running grass fire and a burning utility-body truck.

Working with the landowner as well as our friends at NSW RFS - Wilberforce Brigade and NSW RFS - Glossodia Brigade, the fire was quickly contained and extinguished.

25/07/2026

The Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade will be proudly celebrating our 75th anniversary with a dinner at North Richmond Panthers on Saturday August 29th. We would like to extend our invitation to former members and friends of our brigade to celebrate 75 years of service to our community.

Tickets are $50 each and available via the contact details below (confirmation of attendance once payment has been completed)

22/07/2026

24/06/2026

At approximately 15:10 today, Freemans Reach firefighters were paged to a Hazmat incident on Kurmond Rd. Initially reported as a "human waste spill", the smelly trail was followed down Kurmond Rd to a property with a large pile of what was later determined to be "liquefied horse manure".

Working with our friends at NSW RFS - Wilberforce Brigade, NSW RFS - Glossodia Brigade, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 081 Windsor. and St Mary's HAZMAT, the road was temporarily closed and cleaned.

09/06/2026

Our heartfelt congratulations to Freemans Reach Rural Fire Brigade member Mrs Janice Elizabeth Earle, for the honor bestowed upon her by The King this most recent King's Birthday.

On Monday June 8, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for "service to the community through emergency response organisations".

The award citation includes:

NSW RFS, Freemans Reach Brigade:

- Former Deputy Captain
- Former Secretary
- Former Assistant Secretary
- Former Treasurer
- Former Call Out Officer
- Life Member
- Volunteer Member, since 1961
- Long Service Award, 60 years

St Marks Anglican Church, Freemans Reach:
- Church Warden
- Volunteer, community events
- Parishioner, 70 years

Freemans Reach Tennis Club:
- Former President
- Former Secretary
- Former Treasurer
- Caretaker, current
- Member, 48 years

Community - Other:
- Committee Member, Freemans Reach Floodboat, 20 years
- Volunteer Member, State Emergency Service, 35 years

Awards and Recognition include:
- Local Hero Award, Hawkesbury City Council, 2016
- National Medal: Awarded 1989; 1st Clasp 1989; 2nd Clasp 2003

Well done Jan!

08/06/2026

Congratulations to a great friend of ours Inspector Kevin Jones of the NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit.

Kevin’s professionalism and dedication to the community is second to none. A well deserved recognition of his courageous and selfless commitment to protecting the community

25/05/2026

At approximately 14:05 today, Freemans Reach firefighters were paged to reports of a structure fire in Glossodia.

Working with our friends at NSW RFS - Glossodia Brigade, Tennyson Rural Fire Brigade, NSW RFS - Wilberforce Brigade, East Kurrajong RFS, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 081 Windsor. and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 082 Richmond, and with the assistance of NSW Police Force, the fire was quickly contained and extinguished.

Address

361 Kurmond Road
Freemans Reach, NSW
2756

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