Casino East Rural Fire Brigade - Greenridge/Tatham

24/07/2026

Casino East RFB has been made aware of another Cane Harvest Burn which will occur this afternoon the Tatham area. If you live in Casino, Tatham, Greenridge, Yorklea, Tomki or Caniaba you may see this fire.

The farmer, potentially with support of other farmers will be on site to undertake and control this essential burning activity.

NSW RFS - Northern Rivers Zone
Casino Rural Fire Brigade
Ellangowan Rural Fire Brigade
Tomki Rural Fire Brigade
Caniaba RFS
Woodburn RFS Brigade
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 253 Casino
Casino Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW
Richmond Police District
Casino Information Exchange
Casino Crime and Emergency Service Reports
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📸 - shared from NSW Rural Fire Service page

17/07/2026

Important training activity to undertake this Sunday in the South Casino area of Casino township

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This Sunday, more than 20 fire trucks and 100 firefighters from across the Northern Rivers will come together in Casino for the Northern Rivers District Exercise.

As we prepare for the upcoming fire season, this exercise will ensure our members are ready to respond when called upon and that our equipment is operating as it should. The day will provide realistic training opportunities to strengthen operational capability, teamwork and preparedness so we can continue to protect our communities.

While we’re preparing, we encourage everyone in our community to do the same. Now is the time to prepare your property, reduce bush fire hazards where appropriate, and ensure you have a current Bush Fire Survival Plan in place before the fire season begins.
More info here - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan

A special thank you to Richmond Valley Council for their valued support in helping make this exercise possible.

If you’re in the Casino area on Sunday, you may notice an increased emergency service presence. Please be aware that this is a planned training exercise, and there is no cause for concern.

16/07/2026

Casino East RFB has been made aware of a Pre-Harvest Cane burn occurring tomorrow Friday Evening/Night in the Codrington area.
This burn may be seen from Caniaba, Tatham, Tomki, Yorklea, Casino, Ellangowan, Woodburn and Codrington

This Pre-Harvest Cane burn is being undertaken by experienced cane farmers and their worker. The NSWRFS has been notified.

Casino East Rural Fire Brigade - Greenridge/Tatham
Casino Rural Fire Brigade
Casino Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSWFire and Rescue NSW Station 253 CasinoTomki Rural Fire BrigadedWoodburn RFS BrigadedEllangowan Rural Fire BrigadedCasino Crime and Emergency Service ReportstCasino Information ExchangegCaniaba RFS
Richmond Police DistrictNSW RFS - Northern Rivers Zone

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22/06/2026

It’s fast coming up to that time of year where our local cane farmers conduct pre-harvest burning.
As we have done for the last two can seasons Casino East Rural Fire Brigade - Greenridge/Tatham will again share advice of these pre-harvest burning activities when we are advised by farmers.
Casino Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 253 Casino

It’s that time of year again, when cane burning begins around the areas between Grafton and the Queensland border, and will continue over the coming months, through to the start of summer.

Often conducted at night, these burns may look dangerous, but are carried out by experienced farmers and crews prior to harvesting.

As these burns are often visible from the Pacific Motorway, we typically see an increase in calls from concerned motorists to Triple Zero (000). In some areas, variable message signs on motorways will warn motorists that cane burning is taking place.

It’s important that cane farmers notify the RFS and their neighbours at least 24 hours prior to lighting a burn. To notify the , visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

05/06/2026

Information for our followers.

National Parks Hazard Reduction in the Evans Head area.

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31/03/2026

They beat us to it but they have explained it so well, we thought we’d share it.

We would like to give a friendly reminder that even though the bushfire danger period will end at midnight tonight (31st March) , you are still required to notify your intention to burn to the Rural Fire Service. Follow the link below or call 02 6626 6922.

This is not a new rule, but with more people moving into rural areas, it is important for everyone to follow the rules.
If your fire is reported to 000 and you've failed to notify the RFS, significant fines can be issued.

Notifying all adjoining neighbours (including those directly across a road or creek) at least 24 hours prior to lighting, is still a requirement, regardless of the time of year.

Volunteers do not want to attend if you do not require help, so we ask you to take a few minutes to notify your intention.

Notify 24/7 in just a few minutes.
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

16/02/2026

08/02/2026

Over this past weekend several members from Casino East RFB along with other NSW RFS - Northern Rivers Zone brigade’s, deployed as a Strike Team to the Rocky River fire near Drake, to provide a well earned rest for the brigades of NSW RFS Northern Tablelands District.

Saturday we seen our Deputy Captain Frank Hill and Senior Deputy Captain Nate Cawley as part of the Strike Team, working on Bungawalbyn 9, and Sunday saw Advance Firefighter Alex Robson-Mortimer and Senior Deputy Captain Nate Cawley again deployed on Bungawalbyn 9.

Plenty of experiences were gained, particluarly as we normally work from our brogade Cat 1 Tanker (3500L) to working on a Cat 9 (600L).
Our strike team also had the benefits of being lead by North Casino Captain Steph Cawley ( doing third party hours for her Group Leader qualification) and Group Officer Scott Newton.

A great weekend was had by the Casino East crew, working with Casino Rural Fire Brigade , Tomki Rural Fire Brigade , Woodview RFB, Mummulgum RFB, Grevillia RFB, Group Officer Barry Morgan and the NRZ Bulk tanker.

Well done all crews!

26/01/2026

Congratulations to our very own Casino East Secretary/Treasurer on being awarded Citizen of the Year 2026

Congratulations Helen.