Matcham Holgate Rural Fire Service

08/06/2026

Extending an open Invitation to Matcham-Holgate residents

Our former Captain and lifetime member of Matcham-Holgate Rural Fire Brigade, George Slennett, was recently added to the National Emergency Services Memorial Wall in Canberra. The wall bears the names of emergency services personnel who have died in the line of duty or as a result of workplace cancer, acknowledging their courage, dedication, and commitment to the community. NSW RFS acknowledged that George's early years of volunteer firefighting may have contributed to his condition, thus warranting his inclusion on the Memorial Wall.

We will host a brief ceremony and BBQ brunch at the station to present the national medals to George's family and officially announce the naming of the station's upstairs multi-purpose room as "The George Slennett Room".

You are invited to join the Brigade and the Slennett family for the occasion:

Date - Sunday 14th June
Time - 10 am
Location: Brigade Station – 15 Wattle Tree Road, Holgate

16/05/2026

Congratulations to Sharna for successfully completing her RFS Firefighter training & assessment at the Kariong Fire Control Centre today. As our latest Firefighter to join the Brigade, we look forward to her active participation going forward.

Matcham Holgate Rural Fire Service Brigade has been serving our community since 1958. If you are interested in joining RFS and becoming a volunteer, we would love to hear from you.

You can visit us at 15 Wattle Tree Road on any Thursday from 7 pm – it is typically our training night so come in and meet the team, or message us on Facebook, call us on 4367 7563, or email [email protected]

06/05/2026

As we move into the colder months, fire agencies often see an increase in house fires as residents use their fireplaces and heaters to stay warm. With temperatures dropping and possible snow forecast across parts of the state in the coming days, it’s important you know how to stay safe.

Remember, you won’t smell smoke while you’re asleep, so make sure your bleeping smoke alarms are working. A working smoke alarm can save your life and give you and your family valuable time to escape a burning home.

04/05/2026

27/04/2026

Matcham Holgate Rural Fire Service crew out today assisting with Hazard Reduction (HR) at Barnsley. HRs are an important part of community Bushfire risk mitigation when suitable weather allows.
Contact us if you’d like to know more or get involved.

22/04/2026

It is the Hazard Reduction (HR) season, and RFS is busy conducting several large burns across the state as weather permits. Matcham Holgate Brigade supported a number of these activities, including the Wards Hill Rd HR last week, during which the brigade conducted evening patrols.

A list and map of planned hazard reduction burns are available on the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/HR. You can be alerted to burns taking place by setting a Watch Zone in the Hazards Near Me app on your phone.

22/04/2026

Congratulations to Jai and Taylor on finishing their RFS Firefighter training and assessment over the weekend and earning their qualification as our newest Firefighters. We look forward to their active involvement in brigade activities.

Matcham Holgate Brigade has been serving our community since 1958. If you are interested in joining RFS and becoming a volunteer, we would love to hear from you.

You can visit us at 15 Wattle Tree Road on any Thursday from 7 pm – it is typically our training night, come in and meet the team, or message us on Facebook, call us on 4367 7563, or email [email protected]