South West Rocks Rural Fire Brigade

11/10/2026

There's always a need for all kinds of members

It's been a busy start to the bushfire period for RFS crews on the Mid North Coast... They now need

10/10/2026

Today we remember the emergency services volunteers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their communities, at the annual Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service.

The names of volunteers enshrined on the Memorial recognise personnel from NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW SES, Marine Rescue NSW and VRA Rescue NSW.

The event, held at Mrs Macquarie's Point at Sydney Botanical Gardens, will begin at 11am. A live stream of the service can be viewed on the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/nsw-emergency-services-volunteers-memorial-2026

09/10/2026

04/10/2026

DID YOU CAMP THIS LONG WEEKEND?

Before you pack up and leave your campsite, make sure your campfire is completely out and cold.

- Use plenty of WATER to put your fire out.
- Don’t just bury it, hot coals can stay hidden underground and potentially reignite.

Pour water over the fire, stir the ashes and coals, then add more water until everything is cool to the touch.

Before you leave, take that extra few minutes to make sure your fire is well and truly out.

Put it out. Soak it. Stir it. Check it.

03/10/2026

Think living away from the bush will keep you safe? Think again.

Embers can travel up to 20km ahead of a fire. Create your Bush Fire Survival Plan today.



Learn more:
https://youtu.be/4koylnJLskI?si=Uf7EKYfOEu6uHvgB

03/10/2026

01/10/2026

Did you know that NSW Ambulance is the combat agency for heatwaves in NSW? That means when the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) declares a heatwave, NSW Ambulance is responsible for providing health and safety advice to the communities who will be impacted.

“But it’s always hot in summer” … yes, we agree. But a heatwave is different from a hot day.

Heatwaves are defined as 3 or more days where the daytime maximum and nighttime minimum temperatures are forecasted to be above average for that location at this time of year.

The real danger isn’t just one hot day, it’s the relentless heat over consecutive days, when the temperature doesn’t drop at night and your body hasn’t had time to recover.

Vulnerable people are most at risk. That includes:
• the elderly,
• people with pre-existing health conditions
• pregnant women
• babies and small children

NSW Ambulance will provide updates throughout summer when heatwaves are forecast. Please share the information with your friends and families and stay safe.

27/09/2026

Ever considered joining the RFS ?
Our colleagues are in need of members.
Join now before summer and help our community 🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒