Narrabri Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW

10/06/2025

25/05/2025

💛 THANK YOU – 50th Anniversary Dinner 💛

Last night we celebrated a truly special milestone – 50 years of service to the Narrabri community.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Anniversary Dinner – your presence made the night one to remember.

A special thank you to:
⭐ Peter Rothwell – Director, Western Region
⭐ Rodney Combes – State Operations Manager
⭐ Cr Brett Dickinson – Deputy Mayor of Narrabri

Your support and kind words meant a great deal to our squad and community.

To all our past and present members – thank you. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment over the past five decades is what built the legacy we celebrated last night. Here’s to the next 50 years of service, teamwork, and community.

24/05/2025

🚨 50 YEARS OF SERVICE 🚨

This year marks a huge milestone for VRA Rescue NSW – Narrabri as we celebrate 50 years of proudly serving our community. From motor vehicle accidents and search and rescues to flood response and everything in between, our dedicated volunteers have been there – day and night – when our community has needed us most.

We’re honoured to be recognised in the Narrabri Courier this week for the incredible work our members – past and present – have done over the past five decades.

Check out the full article here

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the Narrabri Rescue Squad over the years. Here’s to the next 50! 💛💙

The Narrabri Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) squad has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1975. This weekend, the VRA will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebratory dinner reflecting on its history and service to the community. When the squad was formed, there was a strong need for...

10/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from VRA Rescue NSW

Today, we honour and celebrate the incredible mothers across our service — those who protect, rescue, lead, and love with unwavering strength.

Whether you’re a mother responding to the call, supporting your family from behind the scenes, or raising the next generation of heroes, we thank you. Your dedication to both your loved ones and your community embodies the true spirit of service and sacrifice.

To all the mums wearing the VRA Rescue uniform, and to the families who support them — thank you. We are grateful for everything you do, every single day.

Happy Mother’s Day.



VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton

03/05/2025

Come Say G’Day at the Narrabri Show!

We’re out at the Narrabri Show today and would love for you to come and say hello to the team from VRA Rescue NSW – Narrabri.

We’re also running a Colouring-In Competition for all ages, with entries open until Saturday, 10th May!

How to enter:
• Grab a colouring sheet from us at the show,
• Or download/print your own from our page.
• Submit your completed artwork by either:
• Emailing it to: [email protected] or
• Dropping it off at our station: 47 Mooloobar Street, Narrabri (under the door if unattended).

There’ll be some fun prizes and bragging rights for the winners!

We can’t wait to see your creations – and hopefully you too, at the Show!

24/04/2025

Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of the Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women—past and present—who have served our nations with distinction.

At VRA Rescue NSW – Narrabri, we proudly acknowledge the legacy of the ANZACs. Their commitment to service, mateship, and resilience continues to inspire our volunteers every day.

As we attend local commemorations, we remember those who never returned and those who came home forever changed. We also reflect on the values that unite us as a community—service, sacrifice, and solidarity.

Lest We Forget.

22/04/2025

21/04/2025

🧗‍♂️ VERTICAL RESCUE – WARRUMBUNGLES 🧗‍♂️

Earlier this afternoon , Narrabri VRA Rescue was responded to support our colleagues from VRA Rescue NSW – Coonabarabran Rescue Squad in a Vertical Rescue operation deep in the Warrumbungle National Park.

Our team will work alongside fellow VRA volunteers in rugged terrain to provide technical rescue capabilities in a challenging and remote environment. This is a great example of inter-squad cooperation and the strength of our volunteer network across NSW.

We’re proud to support our neighbouring squads whenever the call comes in. Great work to everyone involved.



VRA Rescue NSW
VRA Rescue NSW - Region West
VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton

04/04/2025

JUGGLING LIFE, WORK & VOLUNTEERING – YES, IT'S POSSIBLE!

Life is busy—we get it! But at VRA Rescue NSW - Narrabri, we make volunteering work for you.

🚨 Got a full-time job? No problem! Our volunteers train in their spare time and respond when they can.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Have a family? Many of our members do too! Kids love seeing their parents help the community, and partners are proud supporters.

⏳ Short on time? Every bit helps! Whether it’s attending call-outs, training on weekends, or assisting behind the scenes, your contribution matters.

Rescue work is all about teamwork, commitment, and community—and we’ll help you find the right balance. Whether you want to be out on the frontline attending rescues, supporting operations, or assisting with community engagement, there’s a role for you!

Interested? Come have a chat with us and see how it could work for you!

📩 Message us or visit the station to learn more.

30/03/2025

🌧️ Flooding Update from VRA Rescue NSW - Narrabri 🌧️

As many of you are aware, Narrabri has been significantly impacted by flooding in recent days. Yesterday, our VRA shed experienced rising floodwaters, with approximately two feet entering the building. Despite these challenges, our dedicated members, along with support from other squads, came together today to restore normality and ensure we maintain our operational capabilities.

We are incredibly grateful for the teamwork and resilience shown by everyone involved. Our focus remains on serving the community and ensuring safety during this difficult time.

Stay safe, and we appreciate the ongoing support from the community. We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.

VRA Rescue NSW
VRA Rescue NSW - Region West
VRA Rescue NSW Commissioner, Brenton Charlton

Please stay updated with the current situation by following our emergency service colleagues NSW SES Narrabri Unit, NSW SES North West Region & SES Wee Waa Unit

27/03/2025

Tonight, our dedicated team focused on the maintenance of our powered tools, including hydraulics and petrol-powered equipment like chainsaws and quick cut saws. 🔧⚙️

Here’s one of our members putting the quick cut saw through its paces to ensure it’s ready for action when we need it most! 💪✨

A big thank you to everyone for their hard work and commitment to keeping our equipment in top shape. Together, we’re always prepared to serve our community!

Stay safe and keep training! 🚒💚


VRA Rescue NSW
VRA Rescue NSW - Region West