Greta Rural Fire Brigade

05/09/2026

🔥 Fire Danger Rating – 3 September 2026: HIGH 🔥

🟡 There’s a heightened fire risk. If a fire starts, it could be harder to control, so make sure you’re prepared.

🟡Decide what you will do before a fire starts

🟡 The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas.

✅ Review your Bush Fire Survival Plan

📱 Download the Hazards Near Me app and set a watch zone:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Stay alert, stay safe, and know what you’ll do if a fire starts near you.

03/09/2026

Our Get Ready Day is coming up very soon

🔥 Get Ready for the Bush Fire Danger Period🔥

With the Bush Fire Danger Period starting on 1st OCTOBER 2026 it’s important to prepare your property and use your bush fire survival plan in place.

Before the bush fire season:

🏠 Prepare your property. A well prepared home is far more likely to survive a bush fire.

✅Trim overhanging trees and shrubs

✅ Mow grass and remove cuttings

✅ Remove material that can be burnt around your home

✅ Clear leaves and debris from gutters

✅ Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses

🔥 If planning a burn on your property ensure safe burning by following the required guidelines and notifications.

Learn more at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/prepare

09/08/2026

This morning our brigade members responded our cat 6 truck to a mulch fire at North Rothbury, working alongside crews from North Rothbury 1

10/07/2026

Afternoon.
We have a new page that we would like any current and former members to join. We would like to be able to share old photos and memories to it. We are also hoping to organise a catch up before the end of the year, if we can work that out. If you have any questions, please message us.

01/07/2026

Our old station.

Our latest blog is now live 📣

If you've ever driven through regional Australia in summer, chances are you've seen one - a roadside sign with a needle pointing to a colour-coded scale ranging from low to catastrophic. The Fire Danger Meter is one of Australia's most recognisable pieces of public safety infrastructure. But behind that simple roadside sign lies a remarkably rich history of science, tragedy, and ongoing adaptation.

Read all about here 🔗 www.museumoffire.net/single-post/from-slide-rule-to-sign-post-the-history-of-australia-s-fire-danger-meter

📸 A general view showing Greta Bushfire Brigade Station in the background, and a front view of a bushfire danger sign, 7 November 1987 [Museum of Fire Collection]

07/06/2026

Today Greta RFS Brigade was called to a truck fire on the Hunter Expressway.
The brigade was asked to assist with their Cat1 and their cat 6 trucks, along with other local brigades.
The fire danger was reduced thanks to the quick thinking driver of the truck.
The area is now clear.

09/05/2026

Greta Brigade had a busy day today with 3 call outs.
We firstly attended a call to a tree alight at Branxton.
Not long afterwards, all three trucks attended a grassfire at Luskintyre and while still at the station, we were called to a fire at Greta.

06/05/2026

Last night Greta RFS Brigade awarded our long serving member, Ray Graham, life membership of the brigade.
Ray has been a committed member of Greta RFS for over 30 years and is the fourth life member of our brigade.
The award was presented by Ned Roberts, who is also one of the brigades life members.
Congratulations Ray on the well deserved award!

03/05/2026

🚒 International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed today, Monday, May 4, 2026.

​The day is a global recognition of the dedication and sacrifice of firefighters who risk their lives to protect communities and the environment.

​History and Significance
​The date coincides with the Feast of St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. The international observance was established in 1999 following a tragic bushfire in Linton, Victoria, in December 1998, which claimed the lives of five firefighters from the Geelong West Fire Brigade. This event led to a worldwide proposal by JJ Edmondson to create a day of global support and remembrance.

​Traditions and Symbols
​The Red and Blue Ribbon: The official symbol of the day. Red represents the fire, and blue represents water.

​The "Sound Off": Traditionally held on the first Sunday in May (yesterday, May 3), fire stations often sound their sirens for 30 seconds at noon, followed by a minute of silence to honor fallen colleagues.

​St. Florian’s Cross: Often displayed as a mark of the profession and a symbol of protection.

​How to Observe
​Wear the Ribbon: Pinning a small red and blue ribbon to your lapel is the primary way to show solidarity.
​Station Visits: Many local stations hold open days or memorial services to connect with the community.

​Social Recognition: Using the hashtag helps spread awareness of fire safety and the challenges faced by those in the service.
​Whether career or volunteer, urban or rural, today serves as a moment to pause and reflect on the extraordinary commitment of those who serve in the fire services.

30/04/2026

Today, 30 April marks the end of the Bush Fire Danger Period for all Local Government Areas (LGAs) across NSW, with Gwydir, Mid-Western, Moree Plains and Narrabri ending their fire restrictions today.

While landholders no longer require a fire permit, you are still required to notify the and your neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting a fire. To notify the RFS, please complete the online form available on our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Please note that in some areas, you may still need an environmental permit from your local council or permit from Fire and Rescue NSW. You must also be aware of restrictions on the size and materials permitted in burn piles.

For more information on safe pile burning, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/safeburning