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Informing the local area about emergencies, incidents, fire activity and helping our community to prepare for bushfire

31/07/2026

UPDATE- unfortunately due to this weekends rain the HR at Russel Vale has been postponed

Hazard Reduction Burn- Sunday 2 August.

The RFS will be conducting two hazard reduction burns in the Wollongong area on Sunday, 2 August, weather conditions permitting.

📍 Wollongong Coal – Russell Vale
• Approx. 2.5 hectares
• Smoke may be visible along the Illawarra escarpment.

📍 Mount Brown
• Approx. 2.3 hectares
• Smoke may be visible across southern Wollongong and Shellharbour suburbs.

These burns form part of our ongoing program to reduce bush fire risk and help protect local communities.

Motorists are reminded to drive to the conditions if smoke affects visibility, and nearby residents should keep windows and doors closed if affected by smoke.

For the latest information, visit the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the NSW RFS website.

07/07/2026

On Tuesday evening crews in Bulli 1 Bravo and Bulli Bulk Water attended a house with a chimney fire. A fast combined response by RFS and Fire+Rescue personnel from Helensburgh, Darkes Forest and Bulli prevented the fire spreading further into the house. Its a great reminder to have a good look at the buildup of soot and creosote in your chimneys and if needed give them a clean. A simple way to protect your family and house this winter.

10/06/2026

Today, Wednesday 10 June 2026, is Thank a First Responder Day in Australia.

As a Brigade we acknowledge the work of our crews, first there after the pager, ready for a second shift, or those that meet us back at station. Thank you to all of those who give up their time to help our brigade keep helping the community .

We Thank those who that respond beside us all over the country ! We’ve included just a sample of the faces that keep our station going.

26/05/2026

Today our members took time to help at Kidsfest Emergency Services expo.

An event designed for little ones to meet emergency service persons, and have a hands on experience with their vehicles.

Despite the weather, was great to see so many people and kids getting familiar with emergency services in a safe and fun environment

17/05/2026

This weekend our brigade have joined Illawarra Support Rural Fire Brigade and NSW RFS - Oak Flats Brigade to stand up as part of a fire response for Wings over Shellharbour.

Our bulk water joined a Category 6 appliance and stood up at Illawarra FCC for rapid response both days. Thankfully aresponse to an incident was not required.

04/05/2026

Congratulations to IS Group 6, who was today awarded 2 awards at the St Florians Day Award Ceremony at Dubbo.

Will has been awarded a Commissioners Certificate of Commendation (Individual) for his commitment to training especially in the chainsaw space and a Commissioners Certificate of Commendation (Unit) for his work with the Heavy Plant Team.

27/04/2026

The Hazard Reduction behind Illawarra Coal at Russell Vale has been postponed. A test burn today showed the area is still too wet.

Test burns are done in several spots around areas we plan to burn to test how effective a hazard reduction is likely to be. If the ground is too wet or even too dry it can change our plans. This is so that we keep our firefighters safe and ensure manageable fires that are effective in reducing fuel loads. In our photo you can see one of our members checking the fuel moisture readings in our proposed burn area.

25/04/2026

This morning Bulli has sent a crew to Sydney to assist with the Anzac Day parade, while other crews attender the Austinmer Dawn Service with our colleagues at Austinmer Rural Fire Service and another crew attended the Wollongong March.

We remember the men and women who have served our nation and respectfully honour those who have paid the greatest price.

Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

Weather pending NSW RFS Illawarra Sutherland Team will complete a Hazard Reduction to the west of Corrimal next week.

🔥 Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April
• Wollongong Coal 1 (Russell Vale)

These burns are a critical part of our ongoing work to reduce fuel loads and help protect our communities, firefighters, and the environment ahead of the next fire season. Planned burns like these play an important role in lowering the intensity and spread of bush fires.

We understand that smoke from these operations can impact local communities and surrounding areas. We acknowledge the effects this may have already had and appreciate your patience and understanding while this important work is carried out.

Smoke may be visible over the Northern Suburbs and may settle in low-lying areas, particularly overnight and early in the mornings. Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions if encountering smoke on roads.

We encourage residents to stay informed and take simple steps to minimise exposure to smoke where possible.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to keep our communities safer.

23/04/2026

Have you found us on Instagram ??

Here’s a photo of our crews at work at the Goarra HR at Heathcote for our first post.

Address

8 Dumbrell Road
Bulli, NSW
2516

Opening Hours

12pm - 3pm

Website

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

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