NSW RFS - Callala Bay Brigade

10/06/2026

We congratulate our Brigade member Gordon Plunkett, who completed this course. Gordon’s gained knowledge is a very big advantage to our brigade.

There is a wide variety of courses available to our members such as Chainsaw operator, Light, Medium & Heavy Ridged Truck Licences. FIrst Aid, Braathing Apparatus Operator, Structural Fire Fighter as well as a Bush Fire fighter & that just a few that are available.

If you are interested in helping your community & joining a great group of people, whether you want to Fight Fires or be a support person.
Please contact the brigade via our page or come down to the station any Sunday morning between 9-10am.

🔥 The NSW RFS Fire Behaviour Analyst (FBAN) Course was recently held in Dubbo at the NSW RFS Training Academy , bringing together participants and trainers from across agencies and interstate for an intensive, hands-on learning experience. 🔥

FBANs play a vital role in supporting Incident Management Teams by analysing weather, fuel, and terrain conditions to predict fire behaviour. Using specialised modelling tools, they test potential fire scenarios and provide clear, time-based advice to planners and Incident Controllers, helping inform critical operational decisions.

Throughout the course, participants strengthened their skills in interpreting fire behaviour models, understanding uncertainty, and communicating complex information through concise briefings and mapping products. A key message reinforced throughout the training was that models are decision-support tools—not answers—and that professional judgement remains essential.

The course also highlighted the value of collaboration and shared learning, with knowledge and experience exchanged across agencies and jurisdictions. Programs like this continue to strengthen capability, build networks, and enhance our collective preparedness across the fire community.

👏 Thank you to all participants, trainers, and support staff who contributed to the success of the course.

NSW Rural Fire Service

10/06/2026

Today was “ Thank a First Responder Morning Tea”, hosted by SCC.
In the Mayors address, she mentioned that these dedicated
People respond at all times day or night,
We wish also Thank all First Responders & our own members of our brigade for their dedication to keeping your community safe.

09/06/2026

THANK YOU

First responders face challenges every day. In rural and regional areas these challenges are often amplified, as community led emergency services members often assist those they know or to whom there is a close connection.

First responders face uncertainty, stress and operational pressure. They often live in the community they serve and are frequently reminded of past events because of this.

Today is a day to wrap our arms around our first responders. To say thank you and to remind them that we have their back.

So ‘Thank you’. Thank you for your professionalism, your empathy and your commitment to our community.



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13/05/2026

What a Great Safety Day we have had with students from Callala Public School.
Members instructed the children on Home Fire Safety for Winter.
We covered things like Home Fire Evacuation, going to a safe place ( as discussed with parents)calling 000, knowing your address & being able to answer other questions that may be asked.
We smoked up our training room to simulate a room full of smoke & to “ Get Down Low & Go, Go, Go"
along with Stop Drop & Roll.
We also talked about getting too close to FirePits & home heaters & the importance of reminding parents about cleaning the lint filter in the clothes dryer & not to leave batteries on charge for long periods.
From the students responses they have had a great day. Thank You to our members who attended & to their employers, who have allowed them the time to assist with this great learning day.

28/03/2026

The statutory bushfire danger period in the Shoalhaven ends at midnight on March 31.

Landowners in Rural Fire District who undertake vegetation pile burns after this date do not require a fire safety permit - however you still have an obligation to notify the RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours before you commence burning.

Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and click on the NOTIFY portal.

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast; bush and grass fires still occur in Autumn and Winter if conditions are conducive to the ignition and spread of fire.

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14/02/2026

Today, we were proud to take delivery of our new appliance, replacing our 25-year-old Category 1 Heavy Bush Tanker with a newer six-year-old model.

Our outgoing Cat 1 has faithfully served our community for over two decades, protecting lives, property, and the village of Callala Bay and outside our village on countless occasions. It has been an integral part of our brigade’s history and operational capability.

As our brigade continues to grow, and as the responsibilities entrusted to us by the NSW Rural Fire Service expand, it is essential that we evolve to meet these increasing demands. The introduction of our new Category 1 tanker represents a significant step forward in capability and crew safety.

This appliance provides enhanced safety features for our firefighters, improved operational functionality to better protect our community, and most significantly the introduction of Breathing Apparatus (BA) capability. This advancement not only improves protection from smoke and hazardous fumes but also enables our brigade to respond to a broader range of incidents where conditions are not survivable without specialised equipment and training. These include vehicle fires, gas-related incidents, and structural fires.

Several members of our brigade are already qualified in structural firefighting and Breathing Apparatus operations, with others currently completing their training. This progression strengthens our capacity to operate as a structural firefighting brigade while continuing to deliver our core bushfire response capabilities.

We look forward to continuing to serve and protect Callala Bay with this enhanced capability. If you see our new truck out and about in the village, please give us a wave.

11/02/2026

Last night 14 members along with one member from Callala Beach & Currarong Brigades completed their First Aid training & CPR at our station.
Thank You to South Coast First Aid, Colleen for a very enjoyable evening. Colleen used scenarios that we as Fire Fighters may come across whether it be MVA’s, House fires or treating Fire fighters to name a few.

10/02/2026

09/02/2026

Being a Firefighter isnt just fighting fires.
Our brigade had three members attend the RFS Community Education Stand at the Nowra Show on Fri & Sat, with our Category 7 Truck.
In very hot conditions our members delivered information on fire plans, membership & equipment carried on our trucks along with members from various Shoalhaven Brigades.

It was a very successful display & Thank those community members who stop & had a chat.

26/01/2026

Some of our great Chefs & helpers today at the Australia Day BBQ.

Hope you all enjoyed food, coffee & music.