Valla Beach Rural Fire Service

10/05/2026

05/05/2026

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.

30/04/2026

Communications is an essential part of our Operational Support capability in the district, which provides operational communications and dispatch locally during extended incidents and heightened operations periods.

This involves communications members establishing a comms cell at the Fire Control Centre, and taking the local radio channel back from the OCC (HQ).

This is a great opportunity for new members looking for a support role within the RFS who may not wish to be operational firefighters, or those members who may be looking to transition away from firefighting into a support role.

LNC Support Captain Cher deRossiter is keen to chat to anyone who may be interested and asks any interested members, or prospective members to submit an inquiry via the below form, and she will be in contact.

https://form.jotform.com/250638312439861

29/04/2026

If you have ever wanted to volunteer in the community or be a firefighter this is the right direction for you. It can lead on to a full time career in the NSW RFS in many other roles. If you would like to join up head over to the NSW RFS website and search volunteering and send us an application.

24/04/2026

Your local Valla Beach RFS crew.

Back row- DC Graham, FF Phil, FF Dave, DC Wayne, DC Tony, SDC Harry, FF Geoff.
Front row- DC & DG Bob, Capt Nick, FF Jim, FF Greg, FF Logan, FF Amanda.

Absent- FF Jason, FF Isaac & FF Anton.

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

Our lucky brigade has finally got some lockers for our amazing volunteers to store their PPC in and not have to worry about taking it home.
We were lucky enough to have been given multiple donations from our wonderful community over the last few years to help fund this project.

Thank you to the local community and groups for the ongoing support. It is greatly appreciated by all the volunteers.

22/04/2026

Some great training tonight with our neighbouring brigades Valla Rural Fire Brigade and NSW RFS - Newee Creek Brigade over at Valla’s station. Vehicle maintenance and a few tips on how to effectively change a truck tyre and tilt the cab’s of the Cat 1’s and Cat 7’s.
Some valuable info and skills gained.

Thanks for hosting us Valla RFS.

19/01/2026

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