Ulong Rural Fire Brigade

12/06/2026

⭐️FYI⭐️

Ulong and Lowanna Rural Fire Brigades are working together to review Static Water Supplies (SWS) within our local area.

If you have a Static Water Supply on your property (identified by a sign at your front gate), could you please send us a private message? Some signs may have been installed in the past without the water source being formally registered, and we'd like to ensure our records are up to date.

We are also happy to visit your property to discuss the best access options for firefighting purposes, whether by fire truck or portable pump.

If you have a dam, tank, or other standing water supply that could be useful during an emergency, we'd be happy to assist you with the registration process.

We are aiming to complete this review within the next month so that all Static Water Supply information is finalised before the Bush Fire Danger Period commences. Accurate records help firefighters quickly identify and access available water supplies when they are needed most.

Due date: 17.07.26

▪️AIDER PROGRAM▪️

We would also like to remind our community about the NSW RFS AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) Program. AIDER is a free, one-off service available to eligible residents living on bush fire prone land who may have limited support to prepare their property. Assistance can include clearing gutters, reducing vegetation around the home, removing leaf litter, trimming branches and slashing long grass to help reduce bush fire risk.

If you think you, a family member, friend or neighbour may be eligible, please contact us or the NSW RFS for more information.

Thank you for helping us keep our community prepared and protected.

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/static-water-supply-sws2
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/aider

Lowanna Rural Fire Brigade

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.

25/04/2026

Yesterday members from the Ulong RFB attended the Anzac March & Ceremony at the Ulong Ex-Servicemen and Women's Club with our colleagues from the Lowanna Rural Fire Brigade and the Eastern Dorrigo First Response. Our beautiful wreaths were made by our member Ellie thank you.

We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

17/04/2026

With one of our firefighting Vehicles been off the mountain helping at the Bagawa Fire on Wednesday and Thursday, and today when in Coffs Harbour was call to a fire at woolgoolga

14/04/2026

FYI

If you see smoke in the area there is a planned burn in Bindarri NP.

For details see links below

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reduction

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list

02/04/2026

🔥 Planning a pile burn on your property in NSW (excluding Fire and Rescue jurisdiction)?
There are a few simple steps to follow to make sure it’s done safely and legally.
Clear a mineral earth break around your pile
Keep your pile under 1mtr high, and
you’ll need to notify online 💻– https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP/burn-notifications – and let your neighbours know at least 24 hours in advance.
✅ Help keep you, your neighbours and your community safe.
ℹ️ Find more details in the Before You Light That Fire factsheet – https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fire-permits/before-you-light-that-

25/01/2026

Is your vehicle looking a little bit like ours?

Car wash tomorrow here at the fire shed
11am - 4pm

$10 cash 👨‍🚒🚒

19/01/2026

Got a little muddy with all this wet weather? Head on down this Monday!

07/01/2026

Warm weather will feature across our area for the next 3 days. High Fire Danger is predicted for Thursday 8th Friday 9th and Saturday 10th January 2026. FIRE PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED from midnight Tonight til midnight Saturday night for the Bellingen and Coffs Harbour Local Government areas - City of Coffs Harbour Bellingen Shire Council

02/01/2026

Is your New year's resolution to try new things, help your community you live in and volunteer somewhere?
Maybe the RFS is just what you are looking for 🧐🤔
Ulong and Lowanna Brigades are always looking for NEW and more volunteers.
Follow the link below to find more information or sign up to become a volunteer member today.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is the world’s largest volunteer fire service, made up of more than 70,000 dedicated volunteers right across NSW.