Westleigh Rural Fire Brigade

24/05/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at yesterday’s multi-brigade training event on Beresford Road, Thornleigh.

A big thank you to the local community for your patience and support throughout the day. With plenty of fire trucks, firefighters, equipment and noise in the area, we really appreciate everyone’s understanding.

It was a unique and very worthwhile training opportunity for our members, helping crews build and maintain important operational skills in a realistic environment.

Thanks again for supporting your local volunteers 🚒

23/05/2026

Today, members from Westleigh and other Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service brigades participated in a multi-brigade Breathing Apparatus training exercise in Thornleigh, focused on building capability in internal fire fighting and search techniques, overhaul operations, and property protection activities.

These types of exercises are physically demanding and highly realistic, helping our firefighters maintain the skills needed to operate safely and effectively in challenging environments.

Training like this is critical to maintaining operational readiness and ensuring our volunteers can continue protecting the community safely and professionally.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising and supporting the exercise, including our awesome community, along with all participating crews who gave up their time to continue developing their skills 🚒 🔥

22/05/2026

🚒 Training Exercise Notification - Saturday 23 May 🚒

Brigades from Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service will be conducting a training exercise tomorrow on Beresford Road, Thornleigh between 9:30am and 4:00pm.

Residents may notice multiple fire trucks operating in and around the area throughout the day. The exercise will also involve the use of an artificial smoke machine. Please note there will be no actual fire involved.

These exercises are an important part of ensuring our firefighters remain prepared to support the community when you need us.

If you see our crews during the day, feel free to stop by and have a chat.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

05/05/2026

Today our thoughts are with the entire Marine Rescue NSW family following the tragic loss of two volunteers overnight.

Only days ago, our members had the privilege of spending time with the crew at Marine Rescue Broken Bay, learning more about their work, their vessels and the incredible commitment their volunteers make to keeping the community safe on the water.

While this tragedy occurred on the NSW North Coast, it is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks faced by all emergency service volunteers when they answer the call to help others.

On behalf of Westleigh , we extend our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones and fellow crew members of the two volunteers who lost their lives, and to everyone across Marine Rescue NSW impacted by this devastating incident.

We also acknowledge the crew members, radio operators and support teams involved in such difficult circumstances.

Our hearts are with you 💙

03/05/2026

Today members from Westleigh joined Marine Rescue Broken Bay for joint familiarisation training between our two volunteer emergency services.

It was a great opportunity to learn more about each other’s equipment, capability and operating environments - from our Cat 1 tanker and land-based emergency response role, through to Marine Rescue Broken Bay’s 10m Naiad offshore and 7.5m Walkthrough Naiad rescue vessels.

Marine Rescue Broken Bay plays a critical role in keeping the community safe across Pittwater, Broken Bay and offshore, and we’re very grateful to their volunteers for hosting us and sharing their knowledge.

Strong relationships between local emergency services matter, and today was a great example of volunteers learning from each other to better support our community when it counts.

10/04/2026

Smoke from the Hemers Road and Quarry Road hazard reduction burns at Dural is expected to settle into the valley areas between Dural, Westleigh and Cherrybrook overnight tonight.

and crews will continue operations overnight and into tomorrow. Fire activity and smoke are likely to remain visible across the area over the coming days and nights.

For more information on hazard reduction burns in your area, visit: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

09/04/2026

This Hazard Reduction, commencing tomorrow - Friday 10 April - will be visible from Westleigh.

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN NOTICE 🔥
📍 Location: Hemers and Quarry RD, Dural (Hornsby LGA)
📅 Date: Friday, 10th April 2026
🚒 Carried out by: NPWS and NSW RFS

This large hazard reduction burn will be jointly undertaken by NPWS and NSW RFS in the Hemers Rd and Quarry Rd area, in the Berowra Valley National Park Dural.
Please be aware that smoke will be visible in the area and surrounding suburbs during the operation.
This planned burn is an important part of reducing bushfire risk in our community.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Dural Rural Fire Brigade
Hornsby Shire Council
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

03/04/2026

Turns out even AI thinks you can double your chances by putting two drivers in one seat. Unfortunately, we know that’s not how driving works 😅

This Easter long weekend, if your brain starts saying “I’m fine to keep going” … that’s exactly when you shouldn’t trust it - pull over and take a break.

Have a great Easter, eat way too much chocolate, and pretend it was all for the kids 😉🐣🚒

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

Training on the Hawkesbury River 🚤

members from Westleigh spent the day on the Hawkesbury River with Brooklyn Rural Fire Brigade, undertaking boat familiarisation and water-based training.

A big thank you to the Brooklyn Brigade members for hosting us and sharing their knowledge and experience on the water. We really appreciate the opportunity to build our capability together.

Great teamwork and a great day of learning.

27/02/2026

🚒 RFS Training Exercise - Westleigh - Tomorrow (Sat 28 February)

Residents in and around Westleigh may notice an increased number of fire trucks and volunteers in the area tomorrow as part of a planned multi-brigade training exercise.

Please be assured this is a scheduled training activity only.

The exercise will involve multiple brigades working together to practice coordinated bush fire and other emergency incident response. These exercises are an important part of ensuring our firefighters are prepared and ready to respond when the community need us.

We appreciate your understanding and support while we conduct this important training.

If you see us out and about, give us a wave 🔥