Loftus Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

15/05/2026

Vale, Oliver Stevenson.

It is with great sadness that this morning Loftus Volunteer Bushfire Brigade mourns the passing of a great friend, firefighter, and life member, Ollie (Old Fart) Stevenson.

Ollie officially joined the Bush Fire Brigades in October 1980. Followed by and in support of his sons. Ollie held numerous position on the executive of the brigade across numbers of years, including a seat on the Sutherland Shire Councils bushfire fund, established to support firefighters directly impacted by bushfire.

Ollie was a tireless member of the Brigade, supporting members and attending whenever he could, even when he became reliant on assistance, he was still at station for the big moments.

Known fondly for his cantankerous old man jocularity, he is remembered fondly by all members and will be sadly missed.

09/05/2026

The hazard reduction in the Royal National Park near Grays Point is well underway. With crews from NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and NSW RFS Illawarra Sutherland Team who are on scene and will be patrolling the fire over the next couple of days.

Smoke is visible in the area. Photo below taken from the railway bridge

NSW Rural Fire Service

08/05/2026

HAZARD REDUCTION NOTICE

Please be advised that the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with assistance from partner agencies, intends to conduct the Grays Point Hazard Reduction Burn (Stage 3) tomorrow, Saturday 9 May.

Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas throughout the day. Residents are encouraged to keep windows and doors closed if affected by smoke and motorists should drive to conditions in areas of reduced visibility.

We thank the community for their understanding as this important work is carried out to protect lives, property, and the environment.

For updates, visit 👉https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions
Sutherland Shire Council
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

30/04/2026

🔥🚒Loftus crews will be involved in a Hazard reduction in Bangor, this Saturday🚒🔥

🚨 Community Notice: Hazard Reduction Burn 🚨

The NSW RFS will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in our area to help reduce bush fire risk.

📍 Location: Bushland between Bangor Bypass and Woronora River, Bangor (Sutherland LGA)

📅 Date: Saturday 2 May 2026

⏰ Time: Commencing from 09:00am

✅ This burn has been carefully planned and will be implemented and monitored by firefighters until deemed safe.

⚠️ You may notice smoke in the area – please keep windows closed where necessary, drive to conditions, and follow health advice if sensitive to smoke.

We thank the community for their understanding as we carry out this important work to protect lives, property, and the environment.

For updates, visit 👉 https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire.../hazard-reductions

26/04/2026

Today Loftus Volunteer Bushfire Brigade have had multiple crews on the Cranberry Hazard Reduction in Loftus. Along side NSW RFS - Engadine Brigade NSW RFS - Illawong Brigade NSW RFS - Sandy Point Brigade Heathcote Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade - Station 10 NSW RFS Waterfall Brigade Menai Bushfire Brigade. NSW Rural Fire Service..

Loftus also has a crew out tonight on night shift patrolling the fire edge. There will be also another Loftus crew out tomorrow patrolling.

Smoke will be visible throughout the area continuing into the night and tomorrow.

Please remember to only call 000 if you see unattended fire.

25/04/2026

HAZARD REDUCTION: Cranberry HR

Tomorrow, Loftus and other shire brigades will carry out a hazard reduction between the Cranberry and Viburnum Fire Trail.

We expect smoke will linger in the valley overnight into Monday.Crews will patrol the area on Sunday night and Monday.

If you see an unattended fire, please call 000 and report the location.

18/04/2026

Today Loftus Volunteer Bushfire Brigade have had a crew out at the Still Creek Hazard Reduction in Illawong. Along side multiple other rfs crews.

Loftus also has a crew out tonight on a night shift patrolling the fire edge.

Smoke will be visible throughout the area continuing into the night and tomorrow.

17/04/2026

Loftus crews will be working with other NSW RFS Illawarra Sutherland Team crews to complete a 20 hectare hazard reduction burn in Illawong on Saturday 18th April.

Smoke will be visible in the area on Saturday and Sunday.

15/04/2026

Loftus have both trucks out at the Grays Point Hazard reduction in the Royal National park this afternoon, along with Grays Point RFS, NSW RFS - Illawong Brigade, Woronora Bush Fire Brigade, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Smoke will be visible in the area this afternoon and overnight.

NSW RFS Illawarra Sutherland Team
NSW Rural Fire Service

28/03/2026

This is a great way to help for those that would prefer not to be on the frontline.

🍽️🚒🍔 Do you like food? (Good start, right? 😄) 🍔🚒🍽️

Ever thought about volunteering but can’t commit to something every single week? Want to be part of a great crew, have a laugh, and support your community at the same time?

🚒 Engadine Rural Fire Brigade is on the lookout for some legends to join our catering team!

Our catering crew keeps our firefighters fuelled during hazard reductions, training courses, and the occasional big job but here’s the best part:
👉 You don’t have to be available every time👉 You don’t have to commit to full days
👉 You just jump in when you can

It’s flexible, it’s fun, and yes… there’s definitely food involved.

No experience? No worries! If you’ve got enthusiasm and a good sense of humour, you’ll fit right in. Teamwork really does make the dream work (and the meals taste better 😉).

If you’re keen or just curious, send us a message on messenger, email us at [email protected], or pop in and say hello on a Sunday morning.
Come be part of something meaningful, without giving up your whole schedule ❤️