NSW RFS - Clarence Valley District

01/06/2026

Today, 1 June is Smoke Alarm Action Day, where we encourage everyone to test the smoke alarms in their homes.

Be smart and take part, the seconds you use to test your smoke alarm could be the seconds that save your life.

For more information or help with a free safety visit to your home, contact our friends at Fire and Rescue NSW. To request a free safety visit, check out their website: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

30/05/2026

🤝 AIDER Program - assistance for Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents 🤝

What is AIDER? A one off FREE service for elderly and disabled residents of bush fire prone properties to reduce bush fire hazards.

Who is eligible? Aged residents and residents with disabling conditions who have limited domestic support from family, relatives, friends or other services.

AIDER services may include:
✅ Thinning vegetation
✅ Removing leaves, sticks and fallen branches
✅ Mowing or slashing long grass
✅ Cleaning gutters

📞 Call: (02) 8741 4955 for a property assesment
📧 Email: [email protected] for more information

30/05/2026

A big weekend of training has just wrapped up for local Clarence Valley RFS members.
Thanks to 30+ trainees, trainers and caterers who have given up their weekend so that members can learn the skills required to be qualified to operate chainsaws and provide 1st Aid ⛑️
Special thanks to Grafton Sporting Car Club for the use of their facility to assist our members with this essential training.

24/05/2026

Well done to all of the participants who have given up their weekend to learn the skills required to be qualified to lead crews at Village incidents (eg structural fires and motor vehicle accidents).
Thanks to our amazing Trainers and Caterers 🍔 - without your selfless Volunteering, none of this essential training is possible. 👏

21/05/2026

🚨 JOIN THE CLARENCE VALLEY RFS TEAM🚨

Do you want to make a real difference in your community?

The Clarence Valley Brigades of the NSW Rural Fire Service are now recruiting new volunteers!
Whether you’re interested in:

🔥 Firefighting & Operations
📻 Communications
🚁 Aviation Support
🍴 Catering & Logistics
🗂️ Administration
🤝 Community Support

No experience? No problem. Flexible training is provided, and you’ll gain valuable skills, lifelong friendships, and the opportunity to support your local community when it matters most.

Volunteering with the RFS is more than fighting fires, it’s about teamwork, resilience, and protecting the place we call home.

📍 Join your local Clarence Valley brigade today Contact Clarence Valley Fire Control Centre: (02) 6644 5135

Or simply apply using this link https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs

17/05/2026

A great weekend of training for Breathing Apparatus Operators (BAO) is wrapping up at Trenayr.
Trainees from NSW RFS - Gulmarrad Brigade NSW RFS - Lawrence Fire Brigade Trenayr Rural Fire Brigade - NSW RFS NSW RFS - Woombah Brigade and NSW RFS - Grafton City Rural Fire Brigade have completed their practical assessments and will now be able to don this vital equipment when attending incidents.
Across the Clarence Valley, we have trained approx 70 members as BAO’s over the past few years.
This is a great step forward in improving respiratory protection for our awesome Volunteers.
Thanks to our amazing trainers and caterers for another fantastic weekend of training. Days like this don’t happen without your valuable input 🙏

12/05/2026

🚒 EWINGAR BRIGADE TAKES POSSESSION OF NEW TANKER 🚒

Yesterday, Ewingar Brigade officially took possession of their new Single Cab Category 7 Medium Tanker, replacing the brigade’s existing 2000 Mitsubishi Canter medium tanker.

This new tanker is a massive improvement to the brigade’s firefighting capability and will greatly enhance the protection of the Ewingar community and surrounding areas. With improved safety, reliability and firefighting performance, local crews will be better equipped to respond to fires and emergencies when needed most.

Congratulations to all members of Ewingar Brigade on this fantastic addition to the fleet.

09/05/2026

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

Timely reminder with some cold mornings forecast for Friday and Saturday this week.

As we move into the colder months, fire agencies often see an increase in house fires as residents use their fireplaces and heaters to stay warm. With temperatures dropping and possible snow forecast across parts of the state in the coming days, it’s important you know how to stay safe.

Remember, you won’t smell smoke while you’re asleep, so make sure your bleeping smoke alarms are working. A working smoke alarm can save your life and give you and your family valuable time to escape a burning home.

05/05/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic incident that occurred last night and the passing of two Marine Rescue NSW members. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, colleagues and all those affected by this incident.

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.