NSW RFS - Uranquinty Brigade

10/06/2026

Given that today is a day to thank 1st responders, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all the Uranquinty RFB volunteers. Not only do I appreciate the volunteers who respond to a diverse range of incidents to safeguard our exceptional community, but also their families who support their decision to serve.

Our volunteers hail from various backgrounds and professions, yet each one has joined without expectation of financial reward, driven solely by a desire to contribute to the community.

They have all committed to undergoing rigorous training to acquire the necessary skills, attending incidents at all hours, and providing assistance whenever required.

In the near future, the majority of our crew will undertake significant training and assume additional responsibilities, enhancing our capacity to deliver a more effective and capable service that will greatly benefit our village - a substantial undertaking for our 1st responders.

So, to all the crew and their families, I extend my heartfelt thanks.

05/05/2026

30/04/2026

🔥𝐇𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍🔥

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Silverlight Reserve, Ashmont NSW
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: Saturday, 2 May 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🚒The NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW will be conducting a planned hazard reduction burn within Silverlight Reserve, Ashmont, located north of Red Hill Road.

🚕𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂
Motorists travelling on Olympic Highway, Sturt Highway, and Red Hill Road are advised to:
- Drive to the conditions
- Reduce speed
- Turn headlights on
- Keep windows closed

💨𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑🌧️
Forecast conditions indicate smoke will drift in a south-westerly direction, away from residential areas of Wagga Wagga. Rain is forecast for Sunday 3 May and Monday 4 May which will assist with blacking out / mopping up.

ℹ️𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄ℹ️
Residents living within the Ashmont, Lloyd, San Isidore and surrounding areas are advised to:
- Keep doors and windows closed to minimise smoke entry
- Remove washing from clotheslines
- Ensure pets have access to sheltered areas
- Avoid entering the burn area for safety reasons
- If you have asthma or a respiratory condition, limit outdoor activity when smoke is present. If symptoms occur, use prescribed medication or seek medical advice.

City of Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee Local Health District Riverina Police District NSW RFS South Western Area Command Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3

08/04/2026

Smoke In Vicinity Report

At 1230 today, we received a notification regarding smoke in the vicinity of Spenlo Lane, Uranquinty.

A crew attended the location but found nothing locally.

During this time of year, agricultural burns are regularly conducted by farmers across the Riverina, resulting in frequent sightings and smell of smoke.

Key Considerations:

Please only contact triple zero if you witness an unattended fire.

If you plan to conduct a burn, kindly notify your neighbours and the RFS office with at least 24 hours' notice.

By adhering to these guidelines, we can minimise nuisance calls to the brigade and ensure our resources are available for other emergencies.

13/03/2026

🔥 FIRE SAFETY REMINDER FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS 🔥

Recent incidents have highlighted the importance of using fire safely and legally. Over the past few weeks, crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service have responded to several fires started by activities such as driving vehicles, welding and using angle grinders in long dry grass without firefighting equipment. In one case, a fire spread rapidly and nearly resulted in the loss of a home.

This week, another incident involved a landholder conducting a burn-off without a required fire permit.

⚠️ Under the Rural Fires Act 1997, activities that may cause a fire must be carried out safely, and a fire permit is required for burning during the Bush Fire Danger Period.

In each of these recent incidents, the persons responsible were issued Penalty Infringement Notices ranging from $660 to $1,100.

✅ Please take precautions when using equipment that produces sparks.
✅ Always check local conditions and restrictions.
✅ Obtain a fire permit before conducting any burn-offs.
✅ Notify all neighbours and the RFS 24 hours prior to burning off.

These rules exist to protect lives, homes, and our community. If you see fire that is unattended or out of control, call 000 immediately.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe. 🚒

📸 The Daily Advertiser

08/03/2026

Congratulations to our 2 new firefighters who today completed their training.
Well done

03/03/2026

Incident Call

Just after 4am this morning Uranquinty RFB received a call to a tree across the Olympic Hwy nearest cross Dunn’s Rd.

On arrival an additional crew was requested while NSW police carried out traffic management, both Uranquinty and Glenfield RFB cut and removed the tree from the highway.

23/02/2026

The 𝐍𝐒𝐖 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑 (𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 & 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 provides 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 to help eligible residents prepare their property for bush fire risk, and even develop a Bush Fire Survival Plan if you don’t already have one.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨:
✅ Live in a bush fire prone area
✅ Are elderly, infirm, or living with a disability

𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Clearing leaves, sticks and fallen branches
• Thinning vegetation
• Trimming overhanging branches near homes
• Mowing or slashing long grass
• Cleaning gutters
• Help developing a Bush Fire Survival Plan

All properties are assessed and works carried out by trained NSW RFS Mitigation crews.

If you, or someone you know, may be eligible for support, visit the AIDER page on the RFS website:
👉 https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/aider

📞 𝐎𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟏𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝟎𝟏𝟏 𝟕𝟑𝟕

Preparing early can make a real difference.

23/02/2026

🔥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 🔥

From Sunday 1 March, fire permits will be available for residents within the Coolamon, Wagga Wagga, Lockhart and Junee LGAs.

If you’re planning to burn, please make sure you understand and comply with the permit conditions:

✅ No burning before 2pm
✅ Fires must be fully extinguished before being left unattended
✅ A 3 metre fire break must be in place around the burn
✅ A minimum of 2 fire units, each with at least 1,000 litres of water, must be on site
✅ No burning of timber

These conditions are in place to help protect our communities, our volunteers, and your property.

To apply for a permit and submit your notification, please use the NSW RFS online Fire Permit & Notification Portal:
👉 https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

If you need to conduct a burn, apply early and ensure you’re properly prepared before lighting up.

Let’s work together to keep our region safe. 🔥

20/02/2026

Incident Call

This morning at 0845 Uranquinty received a call to a motor vehicle accident along Oxley Bridge rd.

Crews attended along with Nsw Police x3 Nsw Ambulance x2 and Nsw Ambulance Rescue and found a single vehicle had left the road and rolled onto its side before coming to rest on the shoulder.

No persons were trapped and the occupant of the vehicle had left the scene. Crews made the scene safe before departing the incident. The car remains in place for the owner to recover.