Farmborough Heights Rural Fire Brigade

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

**Are you prepared?**

The **Hazards Near Me NSW** app is a simple and effective way to stay informed about incidents and emergencies that may affect you.

By setting up a **Watch Zone**, you'll receive notifications about fires, hazard reductions, severe weather and other emergency incidents in the areas that matter most to you.

Being informed helps you make informed decisions and gives you more time to prepare and act if conditions change.

Download the **Hazards Near Me NSW** app today, set your Watch Zones, and encourage your family and friends to do the same.

**Stay informed. Be prepared. Know what to do.**

03/08/2026

🚒 What a weekend for the Farmborough Heights Brigade! 🚒

It's been all hands on deck as we continue preparing for the upcoming fire season!

💧 Saturday saw two of our crews out exploring our local waterways, while making the most of the opportunity to brush up on our drafting and hose skills. Training in realistic environments keeps our members sharp, confident and ready to respond when our community needs us most.

🔥 Sunday had 8 of our members assisting with a successful Hazard Reduction alongside our neighbouring brigades, helping reduce fuel loads before the warmer months arrive. A fantastic operation led by the Dapto Captain and proudly supported by one of our Deputy Captains acting group captian! Great teamwork all round!

🎓 Meanwhile, our Captain was representing Farmborough Heights at the NSW RFS State Training Academy in Dubbo, attending a leadership forum and bringing valuable knowledge back to our brigade.

As you can see, we're busy getting ready for fire season... but are you? 🤔

🏡 Our friends at Fire and Rescue NSW, including the team from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 474 Unanderra, are offering FREE Home Fire Safety Visits. It's a simple way to make sure your home and family are as prepared as possible.

A few minutes today could make all the difference tomorrow.

Stay safe, stay prepared, and we'll see you around the community! 🚒❤️

21/07/2026

A working smoke alarm saves lives. Reach out to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 474 Unanderra. And book in this amazing service.

19/07/2026

🚒 Getting ready for the season ahead! 🌿

Today, one of our brigade members joined fellow Illawarra Sutherland Arduous and Remote Area Fire Team members for a valuable pre-fire season training session.

Working together, the team constructed a bare earth hand tool line that will play an important role in a proposed hazard reduction burn in the near future. Training like this helps keep our skills sharp, strengthens teamwork, and ensures we're ready to protect our communities when it matters most.

A big thank you to everyone who took part and continues to dedicate their time to preparing for the season ahead!

While we are preparing for the fire season what are you doing around your home or property to prepare for the fire season?

12/07/2026

11/07/2026

🚁🔥 Not your average Saturday training session… 🔥🚁

While some people were enjoying the sunshine, one of our Farmborough Heights members and one of our Illawarra Sutherland Group Captains were busy getting dropped into the action! 🚁💪

Today they completed their Helicopter Insertion Recertification Training — keeping skills sharp and ready for those hard-to-reach places as we prepare for the upcoming bush fire season. 🌲🔥

Preparation isn’t just something firefighters do — it’s something we all do together. ❤️💛

🚒 Farmborough Heights Rural Fire Brigade
Train today. Ready tomorrow. Protect together.

11/07/2026

🚁🔥 Not your average Saturday training session… 🔥🚁

While some people were enjoying the sunshine, one of our Farmborough Heights members and one of our Illawarra Sutherland Group Captains were busy getting dropped into the action! 🚁💪

Today they completed their Helicopter Insertion Recertification Training — keeping skills sharp and ready for those hard-to-reach places as we prepare for the upcoming bush fire season. 🌲🔥
Speaking of preparation… we’ve been doing ours.

How’s yours going? 👀
September (and bush fire season) has a sneaky habit of arriving quicker than expected… and future you will definitely appreciate not cleaning gutters on the first 35°C windy day of the season. 😅
So here’s your friendly reminder: 🏡 Clear those gutters
🌿 Tidy up leaves and vegetation
🌳 Trim branches around the house
🚰 Check hoses and water access
📝 Chat with your family about your bush fire plan

Your challenge for this weekend 👇
🔥 Tell us ONE job you’re going to tick off before fire season arrives!

Preparation isn’t just something firefighters do — it’s something we all do together. ❤️💛

🚒 Farmborough Heights Rural Fire Brigade
Train today. Ready tomorrow. Protect together.

11/07/2026

☕ **Calling all coffee van recommendations!** ☕

Farmborough Heights RFB is looking for a coffee van to attend our community event this September.

If you know of a great local coffee van or operate one yourself, we'd love to hear from you! Please send us a message via our page with your recommendation or business details.

We appreciate your support and look forward to showcasing another fantastic local business at our event. Thanks everyone! 🚒☕