Lower Portland RFB

01/06/2026

Please make sure before you start your fireplace,that the flue is clean

It’s all still in good condition

Once started see if the fire leaks smoke in the flue or any other area ,
if it does close it down and get it repaired

24/05/2026

Such sad news , condolences the Killen family and the Brigade ,such a great man

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

09/05/2026

We have a crew from LP Brigade on our little 9 unit ,assisting at a Hazard Reduction today up north called Bimbadeen South along with other crews 🚒

We maybe small , but we help when and where we can 🚨

06/05/2026

Reminder with it starting to become colder

Before using your fire place give it a good cleaning inside and out,including the chimney flue

Remember to have nothing near the fire

24/04/2026

A Hazard Reduction (HR) burn is scheduled for Sunday 26th April 2026.

The HR will be in the Putty Rd, Colo area. The smoke from this burn may settle over parts of the Hawkesbury LGA over the following 3 Days. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see unattended fire.

Traffic control will be in place to reduce risk to motorists and firefighters along Putty Road between McDougall Dr & Wheelbarrow Ridge Rd while Burn operations are underway.

For more information visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

17/04/2026

**UPDATE** This Hazard Reduction has been postponed due to a storm cell which delivered 14mm of rain over the proposed area overnight.

We will look at rescheduling when conditions are favourable.

**Original Post**
A hazard reduction (HR) burn is scheduled for Saturday 18th April 2026.

The HR will be in the Putty Rd, Colo area. The smoke from this burn may settle over parts of the Hawkesbury LGA over the next 3 Days. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see unattended fire.

Traffic control will be in place to reduce risk to motorists and firefighters along Putty Road between McDougall Dr & Wheelbarrow Ridge Rd while Burn operations are underway.

For more information visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

12/04/2026

Well we are still out on the fireground, thanks to all the crews that come out to help today

It was very much appreciated🚒🚨

Yarramundi, Blaxland Ridge, Freemans Reach ,Ebenezer ,Plumpton,Grose Vale,Upper Colo, Hawkesbury Headquarters ,Group 9 Ian Luck 👍🏻👏

10/04/2026

Weather permitting

We have on Sunday one Hazard Reduction in LP Area on West Portland road ,the 2nd part to the already completed HR .

There is another one planned in the Kurrajong Heights area today and tomorrow

02/04/2026

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 least 24 hours before any intention to burn.

02/04/2026