Marrangaroo Rural Fire Brigade

19/08/2026

Making sure we're prepared. 💪

With Chifley 6A being a new appliance to our crew, the team is making sure they are well versed in all aspects of manning
it.

That means also being familiar in worst case scenarios as well.

An 'Overrun' is a critical emergency scenario no brigade ever wants to find themselves in, however erratic fire behaviour can find crews in the position where it is needed.🔥

Regularly adding this into our training routine means our crews both new and experienced are well prepared if they ever need to utilise the procedure as well as ensure our vehicles protective systems are ready to go at any time.

19/08/2026

Today, AFAC News released the Bushfire Seasonal Outlook for Spring. NSW experienced unseasonably warm conditions over winter, while rainfall has been variable. With parts of northern and south-eastern NSW receiving below-average rainfall, these areas are entering spring drier than usual.

Forecasts for early spring continue to point to below-average rainfall and unusually warm conditions with fuels expected to continue drying across NSW. The highest risk is expected to be in northern and south-eastern NSW, as these areas are already rapidly drying out. Forested areas in these regions are experiencing high fuel loads and are dense and well-connected, which is of particular concern.

While fire risk is expected to be elevated through early spring, rainfall prospects for late spring into early summer have shifted to a slightly wetter outlook, although some uncertainty remains.

If you live, work, or travel through bush fire-prone areas, ensure you are prepared. Review and discuss your bush fire survival plan so you know what to do if threatened by fire.

For more information, visit: www.afac.com.au/public-resources/seasonal-bushfire-outlook-spring-2026

18/08/2026

We don't just put the wet stuff on the hot stuff.🔥

Sometimes we're called to assist with other jobs! 🚂

We have a variety of volunteer roles including firefighting, operational support, community support and brigade administration.

You can find out more about the application process and how to find your nearest brigade, or if you already know the brigade you'd like to join, you can go straight to the application form.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? 👇🏻🚒
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs

18/08/2026

RFS hard at work in France. ✈️

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

Last night our team was honoured to present one of our members with a Life Membership award after countless years dedicated to both the NSW Rural Fire Service & Marrangaroo Rural Fire brigade.

Congratulating Brett on dedicated membership, friendship, support & volunteer work since 2001 with Marrangaroo RFS, & since 2000 with the NSW RFS.

01/08/2026

Toot toot! 🚂

Keeping busy! 🚒💪🏻

27/07/2026

AusAlert test today at 2pm.

Today, Monday 27 July 2026, the AusAlert system will be tested across Australia, with an alert being sent to all compatible mobile devices within NSW at 2pm.

If your device receives the AusAlert national test, it will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds before stopping, even if your device is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.

23/07/2026

A metre from the heater! 🔥

15/07/2026