NSW RFS Hunter Valley Operational Support Brigade

NSW RFS Hunter Valley Operational Support Brigade 🚒 NSW RFS Hunter Valley Operational Support Brigade: Vital logistics, strong community. Behind the scenes, making a difference. New Membership is now open.

Join us! 🔧🌿 Dual Membership is also available for members of the Hunter Valley Team, Pacific Job training is available for all members of any age.

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads and Grandpas! Thank you for everything you do for your families, your communities and the . We hope you have a relaxing day and are well and truly looked after by your kids.

Today, our Bulk Water appliance was deployed to assist with a structure fire at Aberdeen, working alongside multiple NSW...
03/09/2026

Today, our Bulk Water appliance was deployed to assist with a structure fire at Aberdeen, working alongside multiple NSW RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW units.

Our crew provided bulk water support to assist firefighting operations and help keep crews supplied throughout the incident.

A great example of agencies working together to support the local community and get the job done. 👨‍🚒💪

A big thank you to all crews who attended and worked together safely throughout the operation.

Another thank you goes to Crofts pies for feeding our crews while they worked hard today.

🔥 One team, one goal — supporting our communities when they need us most.

31/08/2026

Today, 27 Local Government Areas (LGA) commence their Bush Fire Danger Period, with several areas beginning a month earlier than normal due to the prevailing dry conditions.

Additionally, two LGA's will commence their Bush Fire Danger Period on 14 September, which is two weeks earlier than normal.

Residents and land holders should ensure they understand the rules around the use of fire. Along with required fire permits, you must also notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn 24 hours in advance.

Know the risks for your area, have a bush fire survival plan and discuss what you and your family will do if threatened by fire. For more information, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

30/08/2026

🔥 1 DAY TO GO

BEFORE YOU LIGHT THAT FIRE

The Bush Fire Danger Period begins in the Singleton and Muswellbrook Local Government Areas tomorrow, 1 September.

If you're planning to burn vegetation or conduct burning on your property, check the rules before you light up.

🔥 Do you need a fire permit?
📋 Are there restrictions on burning?
📞 Have you completed any required notifications?
🌬️ Have you checked the weather and Fire Danger Rating?
💧 Do you have enough water and equipment to control the fire?

Never assume that because conditions look suitable, it's safe or legal to burn.

If you're unsure, contact your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre before lighting up.

Don't become the fire your community has to fight.

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning



Singleton Council Muswellbrook Shire Council

🔥 FIRE SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER – WANT TO GET INVOLVED? 🚒With the upcoming fire season approaching across the Mu...
29/08/2026

🔥 FIRE SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER – WANT TO GET INVOLVED? 🚒

With the upcoming fire season approaching across the Muswellbrook and Singleton LGAs, now is a great time to take up a new hobby, meet some great people and give something back to your local community by joining the Hunter Valley Support Brigade.

Not interested in being on the front line fighting fires? That’s completely fine — that’s not what we do!

Our brigade works behind the scenes, providing the support that helps keep operations running.

Some of the things we assist with include:

💧 Bulk water – supplying water to fire grounds and firefighting operations
🚚 Deliveries to fire grounds – getting equipment and supplies where they’re needed
🥾 PPC/PPE deliveries – delivering protective clothing and equipment to brigade stations
🫁 Breathing Apparatus support
📦 Logistics and equipment movements
🚒 Supporting brigades and crews during incidents, training and other activities

You don’t need to give up every weekend or have endless spare time.

Whether you can help for a couple of hours here and there, one day a month, or more regularly — any amount of time helps.

There are plenty of different jobs to get involved with, and training is provided.

🔥 This fire season, why not try something different?

Come along, learn some new skills, meet new people and become part of the Hunter Valley Support Brigade.

🚒 Behind every frontline crew is a team helping keep them moving. That’s where we come in.

👉 Interested in joining or want to know more? Send us a message or apply online today!

26/08/2026

🔥 6 DAYS TO GO — ARE YOU BUSH FIRE READY?

The Bush Fire Danger Period begins in the Singleton and Muswellbrook Local Government Areas on 1st September.

Now is the time to prepare — before a fire threatens your home, property or community.

Today, take 10 minutes to think about your bush fire risk:

🌿 Is your property surrounded by grassland, bush or other vegetation?
🏠 Where could embers enter your home?
🚗 What roads would you use to leave?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who in your household might need extra help?
🐕 What will you do with pets or livestock?

Know your risk. Start your plan.

👉 Use the NSW RFS My Fire Plan to work out what you will do if a bush fire threatens.

https://www.myfireplan.com.au/

Get ready.

You won't have time to think it through when smoke is filling the hallway. Walk through your home and find two ways out...
08/07/2026

You won't have time to think it through when smoke is filling
the hallway.

Walk through your home and find two ways out of every room.
Pick a safe meeting place outside. Practise it with everyone
you live with, kids included.

Plan it now, while it's still just a plan.

Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

📱💻🔋 Phones, laptops, e-bike batteries — they all generate heat while charging.🛏️ Charging on a bed, doona or pillow trap...
24/06/2026

📱💻🔋 Phones, laptops, e-bike batteries — they all generate heat while charging.

🛏️ Charging on a bed, doona or pillow traps that heat against fabric. Lithium-ion battery fires can start fast and spread quickly. ⚠️🔥

✅ Charge devices on a hard, flat surface.
🚫 Keep batteries off bedding and other soft furnishings.

🔥 Be fire safe this winter.

🌐 fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

Fires in the kitchen are the leading cause of house fires in NSW. The cause is almost always the same: unattended cookin...
02/06/2026

Fires in the kitchen are the leading cause of house fires in NSW. The cause is almost always the same: unattended cooking.

If you have to leave the kitchen, turn the stove off. A hot pan only needs a minute. A cold dinner beats a house fire.

Be fire safe this winter.
fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

A smoke alarm that doesn't work is just a plastic disc on the ceiling.Test yours every month. If it doesn't beep, replac...
19/05/2026

A smoke alarm that doesn't work is just a plastic disc on the ceiling.

Test yours every month. If it doesn't beep, replace the battery.

If it's older than 10 years, replace the alarm.

Be fire safe this winter.

fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

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Muswellbrook, NSW
2333

Telephone

+61265751200

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