NSW RFS - Regentville Brigade

02/05/2026

This weekend, four of our Fire Boat Skippers attended an upskilling course in St Georges Basin, to become qualified as Rescue Boat Operators (RBO).

Flood rescue operations are a new frontier for the , allowing us to provide a surge capacity to our sister agencies following some of the devastating flood events since 2020. RFS flood rescue boats and other flood capabilities are currently being rolled out to strategic locations across the state.

Our skippers learnt the unique hazards and strategies to effectively handle vessels, operate, search and perform rescues in flood waters. This important training has gone a long way to develop both local and state wide capability.

Special thanks to everyone involved in bringing this weekend together, and the local Brigades St George’s Basin and Basin View for their hospitality!

NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Cumberland/Macarthur District
NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District
NSW RFS - The Hills District
Flashover - Australian Firefighting

20/04/2026

And just like that, another big weekend wraps up for the Regentville Brigade! 👨‍🚒🔥

🏍️ Friday saw one of our Trail Bike Operators assist with a missing persons search in Bringelly, accessing terrain that’s impossible for regular vehicles.

🏘️ On Saturday we joined the celebrations with the Luke Priddis Foundation’s 20th birthday, with our 1 Bravo on display for the community to explore and learn more about what we do.

🏫 Meanwhile, our Pumper full of trainees and instructors headed to the District’s Village Firefighter course.

🎓One of our members also completed their Crew Awareness & Safety course - an important milestone within the Advanced Firefighter pathway.

🔥 With members still committed to the VF course, Sunday saw a crew head to assist the Blue Mountains District with a Hazard Reduction burn at Hazelbrook, helping our neighbours reduce the risk ahead of the fire season.

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What makes weekends like this possible? Our people.

The NSW Rural Fire Service offers a wide range of roles and opportunities to broaden your horizons, everything from firefighting to logistics, communications and training, or specialist roles like remote area firefighting and trail bike operations. There’s genuinely something for everyone, no matter your background or experience.

Right now, Regentville Brigade is particularly keen to hear from people who have some daytime availability - whether you work from home, work locally, or have flexible hours. These are critical periods for us to respond and support our community. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now is the time.

👉 Join a team that protects its community, builds lifelong skills, and backs each other every step of the way.

Send us a message to find out more or start your journey with the RFS today. 🚒

14/04/2026

Emergency Services are currently attending an incident on Castlereagh Road, between the Cranebrook Road intersections.

Castlereagh Road is currently closed for emergency services, including the Toll Rescue helicopter. Plan your journey and avoid the area if possible.

08/04/2026

Hazard Reduction Burning is continuing in the Blue Mountains from tomorrow, and is likely to produce a large volume of smoke. This smoke will be visible from Penrith and surrounds.

You can take action to minimise the impact of potential smoke impacts:

👉 Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
👉 Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
👉 Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
👉 Remove washing from clothes lines
👉 Ensure pets have a protected area
👉 Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up, turn headlights on
👉 Sightseers must keep away from burns for their own safety
👉 If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice

ℹ️ For more information on hazard reduction burning and smoke, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

FUEL MANAGEMENT BURN NOTIFICATION | BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
Crews from NPWS will be undertaking an important Hazard Reduction (HR) burn commencing Thursday 9 April 2026.
This HR will be a continuation of the Massif Ridge HR in the Blue Mountains National Park, south of Woodford/Linden/Faulconbridge.
Smoke from this burn will be visible from across the Blue Mountains and Penrith LGAs. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.
Parts of Blue Mountains National Park will be closed until the area is deemed safe.
For more information on the HR please contact the local office on 02 4720 6200, [email protected]
Visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr
For information on park and track closures, keep up to date by visiting NPWS Blue Mountains Website.
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NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command
NSW Rural Fire Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Fire and Rescue NSW
Blue Mountains Police Area Command
Blue Mountains City Council
Blue Mountains Gazette

31/03/2026

Hazard Reduction burning will be taking place in the Blue Mountains, starting tomorrow.

There will be smoke visible from the Penrith area- please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.

ℹ️ For more information and advice, visit rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

FUEL MANAGEMENT BURN NOTIFICATION | BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Crews from NPWS assisted by RFS will be undertaking an important Hazard Reduction (HR) burn commencing Wednesday 1 April 2026.

The HR will be in the Blue Mountains National Park, south of Woodford/Linden/Faulconbridge.

Smoke from this burn will be visible from across the Blue Mountains and Penrith LGAs. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.

Parts of Blue Mountains National Park will be closed until the area is deemed safe.

For more information on the HR please contact the local office on 02 4720 6200, [email protected]

Visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

For information on park and track closures, keep up to date by visiting NPWS Blue Mountains Website.

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NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command
NSW Rural Fire Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Fire and Rescue NSW
Blue Mountains Police Area Command
Blue Mountains City Council
Blue Mountains Gazette

21/03/2026

What a storm! ⛈️
Keep updated on the Hazards Near Me app and follow the advice from our friends at the SES 👇👇

18/03/2026

The RFS Aviation Team will be undertaking essential training at Western Sydney Lakes (Penrith) this Thursday through to Sunday.

Helicopters will operate at low levels as crews practise search and rescue capabilities, helping ensure they are ready to respond to fires, floods and other emergencies.

Residents in the surrounding area may notice increased aircraft activity and noise at times, including during refuelling. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the local community while this important training is carried out.

Penrith City Council
NSW RFS - Castlereagh Brigade
Penrith Press
RFS Blue Mountains District
Nepean Police Area Command

28/02/2026

19/02/2026

Ready to step up?
Want to gain skills, make friends and do something rewarding?
Come and learn what it’s all about and how to get involved this Saturday from 10am- details below 👇👇

01/02/2026

Are you ready to join the team doing something special? 🔥👨‍🚒

The Regentville Rural Fire Brigade is 100% volunteer run and responds to hundreds of fires and other incidents every year- and we are looking for the next firefighters to join us!

Come join some like minded people in your community and contribute to the largest volunteer fire service in the world 🇦🇺💪
👉 Make lifelong friends
👉 Develop skills with world class training
👉 Make a real difference in your community

Sign up now here: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs
Or come to an information session at our station:
📍20 Jeanette Street Regentville
🗓️ 7th or 21st of February
🕛 From 10am to 12pm