NSW RFS - Tathra Brigade

NSW RFS - Tathra Brigade Tathra Vounteer Rural Fire Brigade is part of The NSW Rural Fire Service. In 2011 the Brigades new Station was opened.

Tathra Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade was formed back in 1943, to protect the township of Tathra and surrounds from the threat of Fire.... These days the Brigade plays a role not only in fire protection and mitigation but also assistance in other incidents. The Brigade looks after nearly 50 square km of area including Tathra Town, Wallagoot, Kalaru and Bournda which has a total population of around

2,500 people. The Brigade is involved in many facets, including Fire Suppression (both bush and structural fires), assistance at Motor Vehicle Accidents, Bush Fire Hazard reduction, Fire community education and general assistance to clubs and organisations within the Tathra area. The Tathra Brigade was originally formed in 1945, and nearly 70 years later the Brigade is still going strong. The Station boasts the most modern facilities and equipment and comfortably houses the Brigades two appliance, with room for more appliances well into the future.

🔥 Rocky Hall / Big Jack Fire – CONTAINED to 24 hectares.Tathra crews assisted a huge effort from firefighters from the N...
05/09/2026

🔥 Rocky Hall / Big Jack Fire – CONTAINED to 24 hectares.

Tathra crews assisted a huge effort from firefighters from the NSW RFS and NPWS over recent days, working in challenging conditions and difficult terrain, with support from heavy dozers and aircraft.

We were also lucky enough to see some welcome rain this afternoon.

A big thank you to the local community for your patience and support while crews have been working in the area.

While the fire is contained, crews will continue to monitor and patrol the area. Please continue to stay up to date and remain aware of changing conditions.

📅Save the Date - 19th September 2026❓Are you and your family ready this bush fire season? 🎪Tathra’s Get Ready Weekend Ev...
04/09/2026

📅Save the Date - 19th September 2026

❓Are you and your family ready this bush fire season?

🎪Tathra’s Get Ready Weekend Event is happening on Saturday 19th September from 10-2pm at Taylor Square. Truck and pump displays, and plenty of useful fire preparation information.

The hardest part about a fire plan is starting one!
Come and talk to us about making one or visit https://www.myfireplan.com.au/

Ask your friends, ask your neighbours, ask your family, ask yourself...

24/08/2026

🔍Interface Inspections Underway

You may have seen an increase in RFS Vehicles around the bush Interface near you. NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command Mitigation Crews are currently undertaking annual interface inspections across the Far South Coast District.

If you see crews out and about feel free to say hi 👋and if you have any questions about bush fire preparedness have a chat to the knowledgeable crews.

📝Permits are needed from 1st September for pile burning across the Far South Coast District. Remember this is a two step process, and obtaining a permit is only step 1. You must also notify not only your neighbours but the RFS via. www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
💸Failure to obtain a permit or notify the RFS holds penalties

Eurobodalla Shire Council
Bega Valley Shire Council

NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command

Notifications are needed all year round and permits will be required from 1st September.For further information, check o...
24/08/2026

Notifications are needed all year round and permits will be required from 1st September.

For further information, check out the RFS Website or contact your local brigade.

Safe Burning.

17/08/2026
Thank you to the Tathra members who assisted Tanja Brigade in extinguishing a bush fire yesterday.The fire had spread in...
14/08/2026

Thank you to the Tathra members who assisted Tanja Brigade in extinguishing a bush fire yesterday.
The fire had spread into steep bush land but was able to be contained by early evening.

Member Profile: Matthew's family settled in the Bega Valley in the 1840s. But he grew up in Sydney, as his parents moved...
07/08/2026

Member Profile: Matthew's family settled in the Bega Valley in the 1840s. But he grew up in Sydney, as his parents moved there after marriage. Matthew moved to Canberra to study and then work. He has volunteered in the Solomon Islands and lived and worked in India, Thailand and Melbourne! His work has involved building IT systems, managing projects, and educating children and adults. In 2020, Matthew moved down to Tathra. After the disastrous fires of 2018 and 2020 Matthew decided to join the Tathra RFS Brigade to contribute to the safety and well-being of the community.
If you would like to make some new friends and help out your community by volunteering with us, get in touch!

Please take extra care with your pile burns this weekend!
07/08/2026

Please take extra care with your pile burns this weekend!

🍃Increased Wind Forecast for the Far South Coast🍃

Forecast winds across the Far South Coast are set to increase in the coming days.
This poses risks of escaped pile burns that have been conducted over the last few weeks.

🔭We request that resident check pile burns that have been conducted as we see an increase in wind these can become active.

🤔You should consider the forecast before you light up. It is you're responsibility to use fire safely. Please have a read of Before You Light That Firehttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/12451/Before-You-Light-That-Fire-AW-Digi.pdf

💸Fine can apply if you fail to notify the RFS or fire leaves your property.

🚨If you see un attended fire call 000

Eurobodalla Shire Council
Bega Valley Shire Council
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
ABC South East NSW
South Coast Police District
2EC

03/08/2026
Today some of our volunteers helped out at South Pambula Hazard Reduction burn.
01/08/2026

Today some of our volunteers helped out at South Pambula Hazard Reduction burn.

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