NSW RFS - Wadalba Brigade

28/05/2026

Call 132 500 for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) if you need emergency help during a flood, storm, or tsunami.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, always call 000 (Triple Zero) first.

Call the SES for:
Structural damage: Significant roof or ceiling damage due to storms or fallen trees.
Blocked access: Fallen trees or branches blocking your driveway, entry, or the road.Severe flooding:
Your property is flooded, or rising waters are threatening your home.
Emergency repairs: Temporary fixes (like tarps) to prevent further water damage.

Please NOT call the SES for:

Life-threatening emergencies: Dial 000 instead.

General maintenance: Fallen trees that haven’t caused damage or aren’t blocking entry.
Routine cleanup: Clearing debris, green waste, or cleaning up after the storm passes.
Power outages: Contact your local energy provider instead.Reach out to them as soon as you have an issue so they can triage and prioritize jobs.

Stay safe.

27/05/2026

04/05/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of 2 volunteers from Marine Rescue during rescue operations in Ballina yesterday. Our thoughts are with your family, friends and crew-mates at Marine Rescue.
We work as one, and we mourn as one.
May they find their rest.

05/04/2026

As daylight saving ends and we gain an extra hour, it’s a great opportunity to take a moment for home fire safety. It is important to check your smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly.

It’s crucial your home has working smoke alarms, as they provide an early warning and give you and your family valuable time to escape during a house fire.

With the cooler months approaching, please stay safe this winter. There are several simple steps you can take, such as creating a home escape plan, ensuring your smoke alarm is working and keeping all items at least a meter from the heater.

10/03/2026

Road is now open.
Thankyou everyone for your patience.

09/03/2026

Please avoid Minnesota rd.
Tree down rd closed.

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible women of the . This year’s theme, ‘Balance the Scales’, highlights the importance of ensuring that every woman and girl, regardless of background or identity, is safe, heard and free to shape her own future.
Happy International Women’s Day to all our wonderful female volunteers, partners, and family members. You all help make our community a better and safer place.

04/02/2026

This afternoon crews from Wadalba RFS , NSW RFS - Charmhaven Brigade, Warnervale Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 434 Hamlyn Terrace attended a bushfire in Woongarrah. This is a timely reminder that the bushfire danger period isn’t over yet so ensure you have an updated bushfire survival plan now.

You can create your bushfire survival plan here: https://www.myfireplan.com.au

18/01/2026

Wadalba 1 was out yesterday assisting NSW SES Wyong Unit with a number of storm and flood related calls for assistance. Thank you to our crew who gave up their Sunday to assist our community.

17/01/2026