Pacific Palms Rural Fire Brigade

31/08/2026

🚒 Our crew and pumper (fire truck used for building and house fires) responded to the pager call for Tuncurry tip fire at 6:50 am this morning.

Crews on scene are in for a long hot day.

The tip is closed today, please avoid the area and if you live or work close by please close all door & windows to keep the smoke out.

We wish all crews on scene luck in bringing this under control.

RFS and FRNSW firefighters are working to contain a fire burning at the Tuncurry Waste Management Centre, on Lakes Way at Darawank, 2km north of Tuncurry.

The fire is burning within the large two-storey building and while there are no immediate threats to other property, the fire is likely to burn for some time while crews work to extinguish it fully. Smoke from this fire will be visible in the surrounding area.

Residents nearby are advised to keep all doors and windows and closed to prevent smoke from entering your home. Motorists nearby are also advised to close all windows and vents. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.

Stay up to date via the Hazards Near Me App or website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

📷: Tuncurry Rural Fire Brigade

28/08/2026

14/08/2026

🚒We look forward to chatting to our community at the Community Day at Smiths Lake recreation park this Sunday!

❓Interested in joining the RFS ? Make sure you stop by for a chat!

❓Got a question? Pop on over and ask.

❓Do you know your risk? Come have a look on our map.

11/08/2026

🔥An update on PPRF new station, and upcoming events!

We look forward to having a chat about making your Bush Fire Survival plans, and see how you are going with preparing your property for the fire season ahead.

27/07/2026

Did you recieve the alert?

Interested in hearing where this did not work.

Today, Monday 27 July 2026, the AusAlert system will be tested across Australia, with an alert being sent to all compatible mobile devices within NSW at 2pm.

If your device receives the AusAlert national test, it will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds before stopping, even if your device is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.

14/05/2026

Pretty sage advice, is your smoke alarm due to be replaced?

Smoke alarms, unlike wine, do not age well over time.

Did you know that most smoke alarms have a use-by date? Some modern smoke alarms have a life-span of up to ten years and may not have a battery to change, making it easy to forget how long since they’ve been installed.

Remember to regularly clean and test your alarms, and check the use-by date to help keep track of their age.

06/05/2026

❄️With the nights starting to turn chilly, please check your electric blankets for any folds, cracks, or signs of damage.

🔴Before Use: Test the blanket annually for damaged wires, scorching, or frayed cords.

🔴Maintenance: If the blanket is over 10 years old or shows signs of wear, replace it immediately.

🔴Placement: Ensure the blanket lies flat on the bed and is securely fastened.

🔴Usage: Turn the blanket on to warm the bed, but turn it off before you get in.

🔴Safety Limits: Do not use electric blankets for infants, young children, or individuals with limited mobility.

🔴Storage: Always roll the blanket for storage instead of folding, which can damage the internal wiring.

NSWFR.

Indoor fire safety saves lives.

30/04/2026

🥳Exciting historical day in the Palms!

The building of our communities new RFS station has began!

The turning of the Sod was done by, our brigades Captain Jimmy Turner, with Mid Coast District Manager, Superintendent Ugo Tolone and the Hon Tanya Thompson MP, along side.

The turning of the sod, is breaking the ground on the first day of site work, with a shovel, to symbolize a new beginning.

Many members of our brigade turned out to witness this long awaited start.

We look forward to our new beginning!

Channel 9 news was there to capture this historic moment, along with local media.

Keep your eyes on the build as it takes shape and we look forward to welcoming our community, in 6 months time to our official opening.

Our thanks go to many that kept this ball rolling, on the long journey we have traveled to get this far!

Many of us never thought we would see the day! 😃

Horay !!!

https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2026/04/30/construction-starts-on-new-pacific-palms-rfs-station/

22/04/2026

Pacific Palms RFS would like to congratulate our 2 latest tanker drivers!

Cruz and Hanna!

Both committed firefighters, these youthful members are the future of our brigade, and it’s a pleasure to work along side of you both.

A huge thank you to Mark M for your commitment of many hours of driver training to help these two firefighters reach their goals!

If you have ever dreamed of driving the big red truck, putting wet stuff on the hot stuff, or have some time free to volunteer in non fire ground activities, we are ready and waiting for you.

Drop up to the station around 6 on any Tuesday night or fill in an application at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs and we will be in touch .

16/04/2026

Hello to all of our great community,

With the weather still warm and although permits are now lifted, we strongly encourage the community to continue holding off on doing any burn offs or pile burns untill it cools down.

With countless fires around, our crews are stretched and becoming exhausted 🔥

You deciding to do a burn on your property may spark fear in the community leading to “ smoke sighting call outs “ and there for taking us away from the fires at hand that do need our attention.

Stay safe, stay smart and continue doing the great work!

Tomorrow the 17th APRIL FIRE DANGER RATING IS HIGH!!

Thanks guys! 🚒