Portland Rural Fire Brigade

09/06/2026

FYI, the requirements of notification for burning off in the Non-Bushfire times are attached. Should make it easier for residents to notify for a longer period.

08/06/2026

The AGM was held in may and as a result we would like to introduce the new leadership team of the Portland Rural Fire brigade.

Josh Ray is the new Captain.
Bruce Fullerton is the new Senior Deputy Captain.
Anne Coleman is a Deputy Captain.
Jack Hughes is a Deputy Captain for the first time.

We would like to congratulate all the new field officers and here they are being presented there helmets by Group Captain Chris Sharp AFSM who is also a member of our brigade.

07/06/2026

Today after training Portland had a call to baal bone gap for 3 unattended campfires after extinguishing those with the assistance of the Good Samaritan that called it in and remained there till we got there. Remember always Extinguish your campfires properly.

After leaving that call we were called to assist the NSW Ambulance service in long swamp.

After a long day of training and calls the crew were able to return to station and close down for the day.

06/06/2026

Last night Portland Rural Fire Brigade assisted Fire Rescue Portland 423 with the bonfire at the Portland markets

01/06/2026

Saturday the 30th of may had Portland brigade called out for a fire near the Portland tip this turned out to be a pile burn which was notified and the property owner’s where there looking after the burn and doing everything they need to do.

Sunday the 31st of may had Portland Brigade called to a fire at capertee which turn out to be several pile burns on 1 property which had been notified however there was no one there looking after the burns.

While the weather is cooling down it is a good idea to look at doing your pile burns, Please remember to do the right thing by looking after your burns and to notify us and your neighbours 24 hours before burning and when lighting your burn.

18/05/2026

25/04/2026

Today we had 10 members brave the cool morning to pay their respects at the dawn service and cook the breakfast bbq for the RSL. 2 members also attended the march as well.

We would also like to thank the Portland bakery for handing out their delicious ANZAC biscuits this morning.

20/04/2026

This photo taken Sunday shows that even though the weather is cooler fires can still start and have potential to do damage.

This fire had a number of brigades from across the district in attendance.

13/04/2026

🔥 Hazard Reduction – Sunny Corner 🔥

The Chifley Lithgow District with the support of NSW State Forests, intend to conduct the Sunny Corner Village Hazard Reduction (11.48ha) at Sunny Corner on Wednesday the 15th of April, 2026.

Smoke will be visible throughout the afternoon and may linger into the evening.

⚠️ Safety Advice:
- Close windows and bring washing from the line.
- Avoid the area and stay well clear of operations.
- If you have asthma or a respiratory condition, remain indoors or plan to be away during the burn.

📲 Stay informed about hazard reductions in your area on the NSW Rural Fire Service website:

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions