Bellbrook Rural Fire Brigade

30/08/2026

It's been a long time between posts and we have had a few call outs over the past couple of weeks, especially on the windy Monday a couple of weeks ago.

Well it is almost that time of year with Fire Permits required from Tuesday September 1.
You can either get on the RFS website and access the online permit or see your friendly Permit Officer for a paper version.

The Yowie Festival is on again this year over the October long weekend. It's shaping up as a big weekend with a lot of activities.

Until next post.

28/06/2026

Just an update on whats happening with the old truck. The cabin from the donor truck has been removed and a buyer found for the rest.
The chassis of the original turck has been taken to town for restoration work to commense. The cab will be going in later.
Its great to see some work starting.

On another subject. I would like to thank everyone that has sent thumbs up and messages of support for my oppointment of Captain. I appreciate it and do my best for the Brigade and the Community.

I would like to thank Chunk for his efforts last year. Also Mick, Chunk, and Arthur for continuing support as Brigade Officers.
Also Michelle, Colette, and Miles for their roles as President, Treasurer,and Secutary repsectivley.

22/06/2026

Congratulations to the new Captain, I'm happy to hand the position over ,sharing the responsibility and rising the standards of our brigade.
We look forward to Mats new direction and progress in future.good luck Mat .

26/04/2026

A huge thanks to our up river community for a great day yesterday, Anzac day.
Our team was proud to support and provide road blocks to ensure everyone's safety ,enabling respect to be given to our militery services personnel past and present. Thanks to Paul Hodgson for your leadership.

28/02/2026

The Brigade held a productive training day this morning covering hose deployment, village firefighting techniques, hydrant use for water extraction, fire ground safety, radio operations and water supply knowledge. Members also replaced the inner tyre on Cat 7, remixed drip torch fuel supplied by Bellbrook Fuel Station, and reshuffled the kitchen cupboards to keep everything organised. The day wrapped up with a debrief and a BBQ lunch kindly supplied by Bellbrook RFS. It would be fantastic to see more members joining these training days to keep skills sharp and our community safe.

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

Bellbrook RFS Would like to send a huge thanks to Paul from Mid Coast Coatings for painting out new training room. Paul and team sent 2 days making it look great. I recommend them for all your painting needs. Give them a call on 0428617360

23/12/2025

To all those who followed and interacted with us through the year.

Hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Let's all stay safe and hope in 2026 there is bit more peace and understanding in the world. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

03/11/2025

Well another zone training season is almost over. Last weekend was the final BF assessment day.
Mick from Bellbrook was present again helping with the assessment of the candidates. Just one of the many courses he helps with over the year.
I anyone is thinking of joining the RFS contact your local bridge or search online. Training will commence again next year with many courses offering various skills.

Also. A big thank you from the Bellbrook Bridge to Bunnings Kempsey for their kind donation of a pressure cleaner. It will help greatly around the shed and keeping the vehicle's clean.

27/10/2025

Just some follow up on the Yowie Festival weekend..
Thanks for everyone that came out to Bellbrook and made it such a success.
A total of $3426.00 was raised to go towards the restoration of the old Fire Truck. Hopefully work can commence soon. Attached photo shows hand over of money.
Also a big thank you to Dave, Chunk, Peter, and everyone else who helped out over the weekend.
Also thanks to James for his work on bbq.
Let's hope we can do it again next year.

Please be careful lighting any fires. Don't forget to get a permit and keep in mind the weather conditions and days permits are suspended.
Things have dried off quite quickly over the past past week, so here's hoping the forecast rain arrives in the next couple of days and gives everything a good drink.