NSW RFS - Thornton Brigade

26/05/2026

Remember. If its flooded. Forget it.

⚠️ An initial Flood Watch for the Hunter and parts of the Mid North Coast has been issued.

From overnight Thursday into Friday, minor flooding is possible along the Paterson and Williams Rivers.

Minor flooding is possible along the Manning and Gloucester, Goulburn and Hunter Rivers and Wollombi Brook from Friday.

🛑 Steer clear of floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 2:03 pm AEST on Tuesday 26 May 2026

20/05/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week, a chance to recognise and thank every member of Thornton Rural Fire Brigade. Every one of our members is a volunteer, giving their time to respond to fires and emergencies, attend training and courses, and support community events throughout the year.

The 2026 theme, “Your Year To Volunteer”, celebrates the incredible contribution volunteers make to communities across Australia, while encouraging others to get involved.

Whether on the frontline or working behind the scenes, our members continue to show dedication, teamwork and commitment to protecting our community.

If you see one of our members out and about this week, give them a wave or stop for a chat — you might even find out how you can become part of the brigade too.

10/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, dedication and compassion of mums everywhere, but especially those in our family.

Across the state, thousands of mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers and aunties give their time to help protect their communities. Whether they're on the frontline or supporting behind the scenes their contributions are extraordinary.

Today, we thank them for all they do, not just as RFS members, but as leaders and role models in our brigades and communities.

06/05/2026

The members of Thornton Rural Fire Brigade extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the two Marine Rescue members who tragically lost their lives while carrying out a rescue.

Their courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to protecting others reflect the very best of our emergency services community. This loss is felt deeply across all agencies, and we stand in solidarity with our Marine Rescue colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

04/05/2026

Today marks St Florian’s Day — a time to recognise those who go above and beyond in service.

Throughout the recent fire season we have committed crews interstate and locally to a number of large scale fires.

We thank all our members for their dedication, commitment, and continued efforts in protecting our community.

20/04/2026

Thankyou to the amazing team at Waterford by AVID. The spirit of community is real and we love sharing in it!

Your contributions makes a real difference in helping us protect our community and respond when it matters most.

18/04/2026

🌭 Heading to Bunnings this morning to get those half finished projects done? Or around your Steamfest visit? 🌭

We are on the bbq at Maitland Bunnings between 9am-4pm, so pop in and say hi, grab a drink and a snag! 🔥🚒

22/03/2026

Three trucks. Three generations. One mission. 🚒

Each of these appliances plays a vital role in keeping our community safe. Different ages, same commitment — ready to respond whenever we’re needed.

Proud of our fleet.

Thankyou SignalX - Emergency Photography & Responses for the photos.

19/03/2026

The talented SignalX - Emergency Photography & Responses crew have featured our trucks over this last week. We are proud of our trucks and the service we provide to the community.
Thankyou for the photos!
Below is Thornton Pumper.

17/03/2026

It’s been a busy few days for our brigade!

A huge congratulations to our four newly qualified firefighters Aaron, Jay, Lachlan and Aidan, who wasted no time putting their training into action. Within hours of completing their course on Sunday, they responded to their first call — a large mulch fire — working alongside crews from Pindimar and North Arm Cove.

Our new Cat 7 tanker was also put through her paces at a bush fire in Tanilba Bay, and we can confidently say we are incredibly impressed. This versatile appliance has already proven its value, and you’ll definitely be seeing a lot more of Thornton 7 in action.

Well done to all involved — a fantastic team effort all round.