Fire and Rescue NSW Station 306 Grafton

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Wishing a wonderful day to ALL the Dad’s who show up with love.

It’s an extra special day for retained firefighter Craig Phelps, who’s celebrating 10 years with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 306 Grafton. Congratulations Craig - such a fantastic achievement! We are thankful that you’re a part of the 306 crew👏

05/09/2026

03/09/2026

17:30 Grass Fire

Crew from 306, 307 & local RFS crew are responding to a grass fire near the intersection of Swallow & Lilypool Roads, South Grafton.

Today has seen a number of fires ignite in the area. Multiple crew have been working across the Clarence Valley in hot and gusty weather to bring these fires under control.

To keep track of any fires near you, the Hazards Near Me app is handy. If you see any unattended fires, please call 000.

03/09/2026

Do you have the Hazards Near Me app?

Very warm weather is expected over the coming days, which brings with it a higher potential of bushfires.

Check out https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ for all things bushfire. Including bushfire ratings for the next few days (3/9/26 is high) and preparing your property for the bushfire season.

Stay up to date with alerts and warnings so you know what you should do.

ADVICE means a fire has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.

WATCH AND ACT means there is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action to protect you and your family.

EMERGENCY WARNING is the highest level of alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay puts your life at risk.

Download Hazards Near Me and set a watch zone around your property.

Make a bush fire survival plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival at www.myfireplan.com.au

29/08/2026

Update 17:24 - Fire extinguished. Firefighters continue to work on hotspots externally due to the risk of structural collapse. Unfortunately the home has been completely destroyed in the blaze.

Emergency services in attendance:
Coffs-Clarence Police District
NSW Ambulance
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 306 Grafton both CAFS & HAZMAT
Fire and Rescue NSW South Grafton 307
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 372 Maclean
257 Fire and Rescue Coffs Harbour Aerial Appliance
Fire and Rescue Rehabiliation Unit.

13:07 House Fire Grafton

Multiple crew are currently in attendance at a house fire in Oliver Street, Grafton (river end). Thick black smoke can be seen issuing from the property. Initial reports state that all occupants have safely evacuated. No further information available. Please avoid the area so crew can safely work.

Fire & Rescue Regional North 2

15/08/2026

Update 16:50 - grass fire located, no structure fire found. Sometimes these things happen, where a grass or cane fire is mistaken for something else - it’s always a relief that it’s not a home.

16:20 Structure Fire

Multiple crew have been responded to reports of a structure fire at Southgate, north of Grafton. Both HT306 & CP306 are on route.

More information as it comes to hand.

29/07/2026

23:01 Wednesday 29/7

Truck fire, Pacific Highway - Halfway Creek

Multiple crew were in attendance late last night and into the early hours of the morning. No injuries reported. The site has been rendered safe & handed over for clean up.

18/07/2026

15:03 Structure Fire, Lawrence vis Grafton

306 CP & HT are headed to Lawrence along with multiple additional emergency services with reports of a structure fire in Stuart Lane. More information as it comes to hand.

Please avoid the area.

24/06/2026

Update - The fire has now been extinguished and the site has been rendered safe. The fire was contained to one building. Firefighting crew from 306, Fire and Rescue NSW South Grafton 307, NSW RFS - Grafton City Rural Fire Brigade & Trenayr Rural Fire Brigade - NSW RFS were supported by Coffs-Clarence Police District and NSW Ambulance. Thanks also to our community members for the additional footage.

Firefighters and police are currently attending a building fire across from the Jacaranda Park in Prince Street Grafton. There is a huge amount of traffic in the area - please chose to avoid the area if you can or slow down & follow directions.

21/06/2026

This weekend marks some special milestones for 2 of our crew. 14 years service for Will & 10 years for Naomi. Both incredibly capable firefighters, but on top of that, they’re just great all round humans. Congratulations to you both!