South Katoomba Rural Fire Brigade

South Katoomba Rural Fire Brigade South Katoomba Brigade
NSW Rural Fire Service - Blue Mountains
Training is held Wednesdays @ 1900H (7pm)

04/05/2026
πŸ”₯πŸš’ Ngula Bulgarabang Hazard Reduction – 30th April 2026Today, our crew along with other brigades, assisted National Park...
30/04/2026

πŸ”₯πŸš’ Ngula Bulgarabang Hazard Reduction – 30th April 2026

Today, our crew along with other brigades, assisted National Parks and Wildlife Service with a planned hazard reduction burn at Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park (Radiata Plateau).

πŸ”₯ This burn was particularly important, as the area had not experienced fire for over 45 years. Carefully planned operations like this help manage fuel levels and reduce the risk of more intense bushfires in the future.

πŸ‘©β€πŸš’ It was also a great opportunity for one of our crew members to gain valuable experience working in a controlled environment. We’re proud to say Lucy did an amazing job, as did the rest of the crew.

πŸ”₯πŸš’ March & April RecapπŸ“… The past two months have been both busy and meaningful for our brigade.πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ We participated in c...
29/04/2026

πŸ”₯πŸš’ March & April Recap

πŸ“… The past two months have been both busy and meaningful for our brigade.

πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸš’ We participated in community events such as the Women & Girls in Rural Firefighting Day and the Youth Expo, supported our community on ANZAC Day, and continued with regular training, assessments, and skill development on the fireground.

πŸš’ We also worked with other brigades and agencies on hazard reduction activities to help prepare our area for the next fire season.

πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸš’πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸš’ Throughout this period, we celebrated team achievements and continued to support and develop our members at every stage of their journey within the RFS.

πŸ”₯ These months have demonstrated strong teamwork, ongoing learning, and community connection. We are proud of the dedication our members continue to show.

πŸ‘‰ If you are interested in getting involved, there is a place for you in the RFS. Please see the link in the comments to learn more. πŸ‘‡

25/04/2026

A moment shared with our community.
ANZAC Day 2026.
Lest we forget. 🌿

🌿 Today we joined our local community in Katoomba for the ANZAC Day march and ceremony. Lest we forget.NSW RFS - Katoomb...
25/04/2026

🌿 Today we joined our local community in Katoomba for the ANZAC Day march and ceremony.
Lest we forget.

NSW RFS - Katoomba/Leura Brigade
RFS Blue Mountains District

A great evening at the Youth Expo in Tibbi Whalan Hall, Katoomba. Connecting with local young people and sharing what th...
24/04/2026

A great evening at the Youth Expo in Tibbi Whalan Hall, Katoomba. Connecting with local young people and sharing what the RFS is all about. πŸ”₯

πŸ”₯Venus Hazard Reduction πŸš’πŸ§‘β€πŸš’ Today, our South Katoomba Cat 7 crew of four joined National Parks and Wildlife Service and...
20/04/2026

πŸ”₯Venus Hazard Reduction πŸš’

πŸ§‘β€πŸš’ Today, our South Katoomba Cat 7 crew of four joined National Parks and Wildlife Service and other RFS brigades to complete a planned hazard reduction in the Woodford area.

πŸ”₯ The weather was good, and crews worked steadily all day to complete the burn successfully.

πŸŒ₯️These operations depend on good weather, teamwork between agencies, and careful planning to make sure everything is done safely and effectively.

πŸ”₯ Safe to say one of the crew may have developed a bit of a fondness for the drip torch along the way πŸ˜„

19/04/2026

πŸ”₯πŸš’ Fire Dynamics Training

Small setup. Big impact.

Seeing how fast fire conditions change: πŸ’¨ Smoke, πŸ”₯ Heat, πŸ’₯ Flashover.

Training that keeps our crews safe on the fireground.

πŸ”₯πŸš’ Skills Training: Fire Dynamics and VentilationπŸ§‘β€πŸš’ Last Wednesday, our crews practised fire behaviour with a small-sca...
19/04/2026

πŸ”₯πŸš’ Skills Training: Fire Dynamics and Ventilation

πŸ§‘β€πŸš’ Last Wednesday, our crews practised fire behaviour with a small-scale simulator to learn how fires start, spread, and become dangerous.

🏠 This training may look simple, but it gives firefighters a safe way to see how quickly things can change inside a fire, like smoke movement, heat buildup, and how fast a situation can escalate.

Crews were focusing on:
πŸ”₯ Early fire behaviour
🌫️ Reading smoke and understanding pressure
πŸ”₯ Flashover vs backdraft and how to recognise the warning signs
πŸšͺ How ventilation and openings can change fire behaviour

Training like this helps our firefighters make safer, faster decisions on the fireground, which protects both the community and themselves.

(Also, a big thankyou to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 343 Katoomba for turning out to a smoke sighting πŸ™‚)

Address

45 Catalina Avenue
Katoomba, NSW
2780

Telephone

+247822424

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