NSW RFS - MT Arthur Brigade

03/09/2026

30/08/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE CAPTAIN ❤️‍🔥

Its a long one.

As August comes to a close, I think it’s safe to say it’s been an absolutely massive effort from the Mt Arthur crew.

Over the past month we’ve had members working towards their Breathing Apparatus qualifications, Village Firefighter training, Firefighter 1 & 2 training, taking on the MND Stair Challenge, spending two big days supporting the action at Bodangra, crews heading out to the Mundi Mundi Bash, and of course, responding to all the callouts along the way.

It’s been a huge month, and I couldn’t be prouder of the effort, commitment and dedication everyone has put in. 👏🔥

But this post isn’t just about recognising our members.

It’s about recognising the families behind our volunteers.

The wives, husbands, partners, kids, parents and loved ones who are often left at home while we head out the door. The missed dinners, weekends, birthdays, family time and late nights — all so we can help our community when we’re needed.

We don’t always get to say it, but we appreciate every single one of you.

From me personally, I want to say a massive thank you to my amazing fiancée for putting up with the late nights, weekends away and everything that comes with being a volunteer firefighter. ❤️

Without the support of our families, none of what we do would be possible.

From the Mt Arthur crew — thank you to the families behind the firefighters. ❤️🚒

29/08/2026

🔥 FROM CLIMBING STAIRS TO HELPING AT THE TRACK! 🏁

After tackling the FUBER Stairs for MND, our Mt Arthur crew have swapped the stairs for the strip, helping out at Bodangra!

With 100+ cars geared up and ready to send it down the track, expect plenty of high-octane action, big horsepower and even a few NOS bottles ready to go! 💨🔥

🏁 Come on out and check out the action!
📍 Bodangra Airstrip – Goolma Road, Wellington

Get out there, support the event and watch them SEND IT! 💥🏎️
Dubbo City Car Club inc.

29/08/2026

💙 THAT’S A WRAP! 💙

One final photo dump from our MND fundraising efforts! 📸

What started as a few members taking on a challenge turned into an awesome effort from our Orana team, with plenty of sore legs, tired muscles and a whole lot of laughs along the way.

A massive thank you to everyone who donated, shared our posts, supported the team and got behind such an important cause. Every dollar raised helps support those living with Motor Neurone Disease and their families.

From the stairs to the track, we’ve had a bloody good time doing our bit. 💪

We even had a very late entrant With Tess jumping on board and taking on the stairs well done.

Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen! 💙

28/08/2026

🔥 AS THE DUST SETTLES… 🔥

As the dust settles on some weary muscles, two of our Orana team, along with a dual member from Chifley, took on the FUBER Stairs yesterday to help raise much-needed funds for MND. 💪🧗‍♂️

With our final member, who couldn’t make it yesterday, taking on the stairs today, we wish Chris the very best of luck! 👊🔥

Once the stairs are done, we turn our heads towards NO Prep Takeover at Bodangra this weekend, with some high-octane machines heading down the strip! 🏎️💨

Good luck to everyone involved, and most importantly, thanks to everyone who has got behind the MND fundraising effort. ❤️

There is still time to donate to the team and there will be a photo drop once we have photos from Chris.

Donate below.
https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/OranaRFS

26/08/2026

🔥 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! – MND CLIMB 2026 🔥

Tomorrow and Saturday members of Mt Arthur Rural Fire Brigade will be taking on the Furber Stairs at Katoomba to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). ❤️

And we’re not making it easy on ourselves! 😂

🚒 951 stairs
⛰️ Approximately 220 metres of elevation
🧑‍🚒 Full structural firefighting gear
😷 Breathing apparatus (BA)

We’ll be climbing in full firefighting PPE and BA to take on one hell of a challenge — all to raise awareness and much-needed funds for those living with MND and their families.

If you can spare $5, $10, $20 or whatever you can afford, every donation helps and goes towards supporting MND families and research.

👉 DONATE HERE:
https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/OranaRFS
https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/shaunDoughty
https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/JacobRapley
https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/ChrisHorder-96234062

A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated and supported our team. ❤️

Now let’s see if we can smash the fundraising target before we smash ourselves up 951 stairs! 😂🔥

From the Mt Arthur crew — thank you for your support! 🚒❤️

20/08/2026

A great effort from our members at Mt Arthur Rural Fire Brigade this week, spending time assisting locals and supporting the Mundi Mundi Bash. 🚒🔥

Our volunteers were proud to lend a hand, help keep the event running safely and, most importantly, support the local community.

Volunteering isn’t always about fighting fires — it’s about being there for our community whenever we’re needed. ❤️

A big thank you to our members for giving up their time and representing Mt Arthur RFB. 👏

13/08/2026

Help Us Raise Awareness for MND 💙

Every donation, every share and every bit of support can make a difference in the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Our brigade is proud to get behind this important cause and help raise much-needed funds for MND research, support and awareness.

P.S everyone can donate was just having a dig at fellow gov workers who i know got paid this week.

Together, we can help make a difference. 💙

https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/shaunDoughty
https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/JacobRapley
https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/ChrisHorder-96234062

03/08/2026

🚒 Meet the Brigade Monday 🚒

This week we're introducing Elayna Hattley! 👋

👩‍🚒 What's your name?
Elayna Hattley.

⏳ How long have you been part of the RFS family?
I have been part of the RFS for about a year now. 😊

❤️ What inspired you to join the RFS and become a volunteer?
I've always wanted to give back to my community, learn practical skills, and be part of a team that makes a real difference when people need help most. Joining the RFS felt like the perfect opportunity to do that. 🚒❤️

🌱 What are you most excited to learn or experience as a member of the brigade?
I'm looking forward to learning firefighting skills, building my confidence, and gaining experience working alongside such a supportive and dedicated team. 🔥💪

🤝 What's been your favourite part of being involved so far?
Meeting everyone in the brigade and seeing how welcoming and supportive they are has definitely been my favourite part so far. 😊👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

🚨 What's something you've discovered about the RFS that surprised you?
I was surprised by just how much training and teamwork goes into every aspect of the RFS. There's so much more to the role than just fighting fires, and it's impressive to see how much volunteers do for the community. 🚨👏

🌟 Thinking about volunteering?
Whether you're interested in learning new skills, giving back to your community, or becoming part of a great team, there's a place for everyone in the RFS. No experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and help others. ❤️

🚒🔥💛

02/08/2026

🚒 Brigade Training 🚒

We had a great turnout this morning with 10 members attending brigade training.

The session covered a range of practical firefighting skills, including working on grass fires from the crew area, responding to overruns, and discussing safe and effective fireground operations.

To finish off the morning, we had a bit of fun while testing different techniques for handling higher pressure hoses, giving everyone a chance to build confidence and improve their hose handling skills.

It was a valuable morning of training, teamwork and learning. Thanks to everyone who attended and continues to dedicate their time to keeping our brigade ready to respond.