NSW RFS - Springfield Brigade

16/05/2026

Congratulations to all RFS Southern Tablelands members who were officially recognized for their service to the community today at a special ceremony in Murrumbateman.

We are especially proud of the Springfield Brigade members whose contributions to the community, dedication to serving others and commitment to the RFS, were celebrated today.

Rod, Rebecca, Kaye, Graeme, Eric and Wendy, together with a posthumous recognition of Jim represented by Linda - thank you for all you have done and continue to do for your community. We’re very proud of you all.

13/05/2026

We couldn’t be more proud of Brigade member, Jane Morrison, making her debut this weekend for the ACT Brumbies in the Women’s Super Rugby.

Jane is a fourth generation Springfield fire fighter and from a very strong bloodline of exceptional rugby players. She’s been training hard and is ready to make an impact.

Go get ‘em Jane!!!

The first trial match for our Brumbies Women’s side this Sunday at Brumbies HQ 🔥

Come down and support, kick off at 1pm.

09/04/2026

Ever wondered what we get up to at training? Last night our crews focused on something we get called out too quite frequently - car fires.

Are you interested in getting involved with your local brigade? Get in touch and we can talk about what we do and how you can become a part of it.

29/01/2026

Springfield Brigade member Rhian Williams is the author of Emergency! Emergency! Vehicles to the Rescue, a children’s picture book inspired by her time with our brigade. The book has been included in The Guardian’s Best Australian Children’s Picture Book poll and voting is now open.

You can vote every day until 5 February. It would be wonderful to see our community support a story that grew out of real experiences right here at Springfield.

Vote here - https://www.theguardian.com/culture/ng-interactive/2026/jan/27/australia-best-childrens-picture-book-poll-vote

29/01/2026

You may have seen this footage from the grass fire on Johnson Road last night. What it shows is how quickly fire spreads in certain conditions. This fire had a strong easterly wind, plenty of grass and scrub to burn up hill.

We were fortunate to have access to so many appliances from surrounding brigades and the ACT at this time to contain the fire as quickly as we did.

26/01/2026

It’s a week of high temps and increased fire risk.

All permits suspended until Sunday 1 February.

Have you prepared a fire plan? Now’s the time to get active and have those discussions with your household.

25/01/2026

Some great images of the fire ground from yesterday. Incredible team work from all Brigades to get a handle on this big fire.

25/01/2026

Springfield crews, together with NSW RFS - Wallaroo Rural Fire Brigade and NSW RFS - Murrumbateman Rural Fire Brigade are assisting with this fire in Bevendale, as part of a Strike Force.

🚒🚒 UPDATE - Firefighters have gained the upper hand, supported by Heavy Plant and Air Support to contain the fire. The fire is now at CONTAINED 🚨

Advice: Rugby Rd Fire, Bevendale (Upper Lachlan LGA) – Prepare Now
Firefighters are working to control a grass fire burning in the Bevendale area, approximately 40km north east of Yass. The fire is burning between Rugby and Kiowarrah Roads and is burning in a south easterly direction towards Bevendale Road. Those in the vicinity should prepare now. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan and stay up to date. Leaving early is your safest option.
Stay up to date, visit the Hazards Near Me app and website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me?fbclid=IwY2xjawPijXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFY3l5SjZwQW0yZnNLeVlqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn8MswX1_7L7ZcdsCCv2YBIuDWyUbUxksfluALN-tVYCC1qCAAu6r-DNvXBM_aem_1GNm6KyXugkNU4MxJgWWHA

24/01/2026

All Fire Permits suspended until Tuesday 27 January.

09/01/2026

What will you do today to prepare for bush fire? Have a chat with the family about when you will leave. Get your emergency kit together so that if you do need to go, you are ready. Stay indoors but keep check with news and make sure you have access to the emergency apps.

Know when you’ll go.

Some real images from the CFA district page.
Today, we want you to see the realities of what leaving late looks like.
These drivers became disoriented in the blinding smoke and crashed head-on.
They survived. Having your fire plan, and having made the decision to leave early or not at all is what you need to decide.