Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW

Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad consists of a group of dedicated volunteers and is the primary rescue organisation for Byron Shire and beyond.

We are the Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad, part of the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA). We are the primary rescue service in Byron Shire and surrounds. As the name suggests we're a group of volunteers that is called upon when a person or animal is in strife. We are generally activated by the police when you phone Triple Zero (000) and rescue people from car crashes, cliffs, floods and more. Our

mission is to provide the very best rescue service available. We are on call 7 days a week 24 hours a day, rain, hail or shine. We're often on scene for hours at a time and baulk at nothing. Our service is provided to you for free and our squad is mostly self funded with little money coming from the government. We work hard at fund raising as well as obtaining sponsorships and donations from generous people in the shire. If you are interested in donating please get in contact, it is tax deductible. Alternatively we are always happy to hear from people looking to join the squad. There are few prerequisites to become a member, you will be provided comprehensive training and never expected to do anything you are not comfortable with or capable of. There are over 50 VRA squads throughout New South Wales ready to lend a “helping hand, anywhere, anytime.”

30/08/2026

Fantastic news from the Northern Rivers!

The 33-year-old man reported missing from Broadwater has been located alive.

Over a number of days, VRA Rescue NSW – Region North crews from Brunswick Valley and Casino Rescue Squads assisted with the search, working alongside NSW Police, NSW SES and NSW RFS personnel.

A great outcome following the combined efforts of everyone involved.

We wish the man and his family all the very best following his safe location.

VRA Rescue NSW
Casino Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW
Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW
Richie Williamson MP
Tamara Smith, MP
The Northern Rivers Times
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🚨Rescue Assist - Cosy Corner, Tallow Beach, Byron Bay:This morning, VRA Rescue NSW volunteers were activated to Cosy Cor...
18/08/2026

🚨Rescue Assist - Cosy Corner, Tallow Beach, Byron Bay:
This morning, VRA Rescue NSW volunteers were activated to Cosy Corner at Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, to assist with the extraction of a patient who had fallen on rocks.

Our trained operators attended with rescue equipment and worked alongside NSW Ambulance and NSW Police to safely move the patient from the beach to a waiting road ambulance for transport to hospital.

Thank you also to the members of the public who stopped to assist and support the patient before emergency services arrived.

A great example of local emergency services and the community working together when help is needed.

We wish the patient a speedy recovery.

VRA Rescue NSW VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton VRA Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner, Alix Thom VRA Rescue NSW - Region North Tweed-Byron Police District NSW Ambulance Echo Publications Byron Shire News Bay FM 99.9 - Byron Bay Australia Jihad Dib MP Justine Elliot MP Sarah Ndiaye Byron Shire Council

05/07/2026
A busy day for our VRA Rescue volunteers, with crews called to two Road Crash Rescue incidents.The first was this mornin...
04/07/2026

A busy day for our VRA Rescue volunteers, with crews called to two Road Crash Rescue incidents.

The first was this morning on the outskirts of Mullumbimby followed by a second callout this afternoon just south of Byron Bay, near Newrybar.

Our volunteers are on call 24/7, ready to respond when the community needs us most. If you see them out and about, give them a wave 👋

Byron Shire Council NBN Television Echo Publications Sarah Ndiaye Justine Elliot MP Jihad Dib MP Tweed-Byron Police District VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton VRA Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner, Alix Thom

A huge thank you to Commonwealth Bank for their generous $1,500 donation through the CommBank Community Donations Prog...
27/05/2026

A huge thank you to Commonwealth Bank for their generous $1,500 donation through the CommBank Community Donations Program.

VRA Rescue NSW Brunswick Valley is made up of 100% volunteers, and donations like this directly support our ability to respond to emergencies across our local community.

This contribution will be put towards replacing one of our defibrillators, also known as an AED, which is a vital piece of lifesaving equipment used during medical emergencies.

Thank you again CommBank Mullumbimby for helping us save lives locally.

This afternoon, VRA Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad responded to a single motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of Gulgan...
24/05/2026

This afternoon, VRA Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad responded to a single motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of Gulgan Road.

Rescue operators utilised e-draulic rescue tools to extricate the occupant from the vehicle before they were conveyed to hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Our thoughts are with all involved.

A reminder to all motorists to drive to the conditions, particularly with wet roads across the region.

VRA Rescue NSW VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton VRA Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner, Alix Thom VRA Rescue NSW - Region North NSW RFS - Mullumbimby Brigade Echo Publications Jihad Dib MP Justine Elliot MP Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service - Official Site Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service - Lismore Base Supporter Page

VRA Rescue NSW was activated this evening to a flood rescue at Wooyung after a vehicle became stranded in flood water.Ou...
19/05/2026

VRA Rescue NSW was activated this evening to a flood rescue at Wooyung after a vehicle became stranded in flood water.

Our in-water flood rescue operators deployed using an Ark Angel raft to safely rescue the driver from the vehicle and bring them back to safety.

Please remember, there’s still a lot of water around: if it’s flooded, forget it.


VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton VRA Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner, Alix Thom VRA Rescue NSW - Region North Jihad Dib MP Justine Elliot MP Byron Shire Council Echo Publications

05/05/2026

A tragic day for our colleagues at Marine Rescue NSW following the loss of lives while responding to a vessel in distress off Ballina.

Volunteers across all our emergency services make up a crucial thread woven into the fabric of NSW. Their dedication and commitment never go unnoticed.

Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues, as well as the Ballina community, where this loss will be deeply felt.

Not every rescue happens on a road.Over the weekend, our volunteers trained in 4WD skills and beach driving, preparing f...
14/04/2026

Not every rescue happens on a road.

Over the weekend, our volunteers trained in 4WD skills and beach driving, preparing for the times we’re called to remote stretches of the Byron Shire coastline where standard vehicles can’t reach.

From injured beachgoers to medical emergencies in isolated locations, getting there quickly and safely matters.

This session focused on driving in soft sand, vehicle recovery, and operating in coastal conditions so we’re ready when it counts.

All done by volunteers, for our community.

VRA Rescue NSW VRA Rescue NSW - Region North Tweed-Byron Police District NSW Ambulance Surf Life Saving NSW Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Byron Shire Council Justine Elliot MP Jihad Dib MP

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