NSW RFS - Grose Vale Brigade

01/06/2026

Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day. Want help to check your smoke alarms?
Check out:
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/safety-visits

Today, 1 June is Smoke Alarm Action Day, where we encourage everyone to test the smoke alarms in their homes.

Be smart and take part, the seconds you use to test your smoke alarm could be the seconds that save your life.

For more information or help with a free safety visit to your home, contact our friends at Fire and Rescue NSW. To request a free safety visit, check out their website: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

31/05/2026

Change of the season ❄️- check your smoke alarms ⏰ 🔥💨

Smoke Alarms should be tested, push the test button, ensure it works. Smoke Alarm Action Day.

25/05/2026

👩‍🚒 Congratulations to all candidates who completed the latest Structural Firefighter (SFF) course.

2 of our members from Grose Vale along with others from Hawkesbury Headquarters, Grose Wold and Kurrajong - completed their training and assessment.

Despite the wet weather we finished with a full weekend of live fire training.

A big thank you to our training team, course helpers at including catering brigade for supporting the course and keeping everyone fed over the weekends.

24/05/2026

Grose Vale RFS acknowledge with sadness the passing of Sean Killen - a long-time and well-respected resident of Grose Wold, former Captain of the Grose Wold RFS, and a well-loved family man.

Sean had a deep understanding of our local area and gave dedicated service to the RFS and his community. Sean was generous in sharing his skills and knowledge with all, and his contribution will be remembered with respect.

We pass on our deepest condolences to his family and our fellow brigade members at Grose Wold.

It is with the deepest regret and sadness that the family of Sean Killen has asked us to pass on that Sean has passed away on Wednesday 20th May from his illness.

We would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to the Killen family.

Sean and his family have been long-term members of Grose Wold Brigade and is well respected in the community. Sean was the captain of Grose Wold Brigade more than once and was the driving force in building the station to what it is today from a single bay shed and has left a legacy that will be hard to follow.

Sean will be missed by many people however please give family space and time to come to terms and deal with Sean’s loss.

Funeral arrangements are as follows

174A Grose Wold Rd, Grose Wold

Tuesday 2nd June 2026 11:00 am

Parking is limited so please carpool where possible.

Sean requested personally that no RFS uniforms be worn just come in bright colours and celebrate his life.

If You have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Rory McArdle 0421457215.

NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District

24/05/2026

Yesterday members of our brigade visited Westleigh for a joint exercise in structural firefighting. You will note the difference in the uniform and the breathing apparatus required. Great day had by all!

17/05/2026

Considering a pile burn soon? Permits are not required from the rfs at the moment, however you still approval from Council.

Autumn and winter are seasons when many residents prepare and conduct their pile burns. All residents who plan to conduct a pile burn must read and comply with all open burning conditions, which includes filling out the online form at www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/_resources/forms/open-burning at least 24 hours before any intention to burn. All approvals are suspended on No Burn Days.

Piles must be constructed and burnt in accordance with the NSW RFS Pile Burn Standards, see www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/13323/Standards-for-Pile-Burning-V2.pdf

07/05/2026

Notification of a Planned Hazard Reduction – Bowen Mountain (Sunday 3rd of May 2026)

Our colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from the NSWRFS, plan to take advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a planned hazard reduction burn from Sunday in the Bowen Mountain area.

Due to the size and complexity of the burn, operations may continue through to Tuesday the 5th of May (up to three days), depending on weather and conditions.

This burn is an important part of reducing risk and helping protect nearby communities ahead of the fire season and we appreciate the community’s support during this period.

What to expect:

▪️ Smoke in nearby areas, including periods of heavier smoke over Sunday and Monday
▪️ Firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft in the area

How you can help 🗣
▪️ Only report unattended fires to 000
▪️ If you’re sensitive to smoke, keep doors and windows closed (and bring pets inside if needed)
▪️ If you’re in the area or travelling on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions and follow any directions from firefighters

We’ll provide updates if conditions change.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or online at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

04/05/2026

Yesterday, Grose Vale RFS attended the Burralow Creek Hazard Reduction at Kurrajong Heights, west of Bowen Mountain. THis is a multi-brigade and partnerhsip with NPWS operation covering a touch over 2000Ha.
A valuable hazard reduction burn helping protect Bowen Mountain, GroseVale, Grose Wold and surrounding townships from potential bushfire spread through the Grose Valley.
A great effort by all involved in keeping our community safer 🔥

03/05/2026

02/05/2026

Please note - Hazard reduction west of Bowen Mountain occurring over the next 3 days starting tomorrow. More details below.

Notification of a Planned Hazard Reduction – Bowen Mountain (Sunday 3rd of May 2026)

Our colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from the NSWRFS, plan to take advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a planned hazard reduction burn from Sunday in the Bowen Mountain area.

Due to the size and complexity of the burn, operations may continue through to Tuesday the 5th of May (up to three days), depending on weather and conditions.

This burn is an important part of reducing risk and helping protect nearby communities ahead of the fire season and we appreciate the community’s support during this period.

What to expect:

▪️ Smoke in nearby areas, including periods of heavier smoke over Sunday and Monday
▪️ Firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft in the area

How you can help 🗣
▪️ Only report unattended fires to 000
▪️ If you’re sensitive to smoke, keep doors and windows closed (and bring pets inside if needed)
▪️ If you’re in the area or travelling on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions and follow any directions from firefighters

We’ll provide updates if conditions change.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or online at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service