Kurrajong Rural Fire Brigade

25/05/2026

Kurrajong RFB stands with Grose Wold RFB during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to the Grose Wold Brigade, the local community, and most importantly, the Killen family on the loss of Sean Killen.

Sean was a highly respected member of the community, a former Captain of Grose Wold RFB, and a man who held a profound knowledge of the local area.

Vale Sean. You will be greatly missed.

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

21/05/2026

If you’ve driven through the village over the last few weeks, you may have noticed a new addition to the external wall of our shed!

Over the last few weeks we’ve been busy setting up materials and getting it ready to serve the community. At the moment it shows a live status of the Fire Danger Rating, if there’s a Total Fire Ban or not, and the weather along with important community safety information and information about the Brigade!

We will be keeping it updated and making changes, so keep your eyes peeled!

19/05/2026

Are you planning to light a pile burn on your property? You need to notify!

Not only do you need to notify the RFS (yes, even outside of the Bush Fire Danger Period), but you need to notify Council and your Neighbours at least 24 hours prior to lighting up. Be sure to read the attached resources for how to conduct your burn correctly.

https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/_resources/forms/open-burning

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

More resources:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/13323/Standards-for-Pile-Burning-V2.pdf

24/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

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This morning, members from Kurrajong RFB attended the ANZAC Dawn Service at the Kurrajong Memorial Reserve. It was great to see soo many people attend the Service! Thank you.

24/04/2026

Did you see us at the Hawkesbury Show today?

Members from Kurrajong RFB, along with other Brigades throughout the District, are at the Show this weekend!

Pop into the Emergency Services Display to see what we do, what tools we use when on a call, and how to best prepare your home so that if you need us, we can help more quickly and easily. Some of the small things you can do that will help us will surprise you!

11/04/2026

Do you know what this photo is? It does have something to do with the cooler weather that’s around.

It’s the inside of a chimney! The flakey texture? This is called “creosote”, and there’s a massive buildup of it in this chimney!

Chimney fires are one of the most frequently occurring fires we attend to during the lead up to, and during winter. And they can end in catastrophic damage or destruction to your home.

If you’ve got a combustion fireplace that gets a workout, make sure you get the chimney cleaned every year.

11/04/2026

Some of the pictures from today’s HR at Wheeny Gap, Kurrajong Heights.

11/04/2026

Today, members from Kurrajong Brigade attended the Hazard Reduction at Wheeny Gap, Kurrajong Heights alongside other Brigades assisting NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

We’ll post some more pictures of the adventures of the day, but check out this video one of our members took of NPWS checking in from the sky!

01/04/2026

Yesterday marked the last day of the Bush Fire Danger Period. Permits are no longer required if you wish to conduct a burn on your property. HOWEVER, you must still follow the rules. Notify Council and the RFS at least 24 hours before you light your burn, no prohibited materials and sizing of the piles being burned.

You can read more here: https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/_resources/forms/open-burning

And here:https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/13323/Standards-for-Pile-Burning-V2.pdf

27/02/2026

At approximately 14:20 this afternoon, Kurrajong Brigade was paged to a motor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle and a power pole near McMahons Road on Comleroy Road. We provided fire protection on scene with Blaxland Ridge RFB while SES and Ambulance worked on extrication of the occupant of the vehicle.

It’s a timely reminder to be vigilant on the roads, take it easy when it’s wet and drive to the conditions.

This isn’t how we want to meet you.