Hornsby Heights Rural Fire Brigade

13/10/2026

Residents of Somerville Rd., are you prepared for a bushfire?

Join local firefighters and partner agencies at the Bush Fire Preparedness Street Meeting this Saturday.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
⏰ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
📍 Somerville Road Park
228–266 Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights

Come along to:

✅ Get help preparing or reviewing your Bush Fire Survival Plan
✅ Attend practical preparedness workshops
✅ Book a bush fire property assessment
✅ Discuss your household and property preparedness
✅ Learn about Fire Danger Ratings and warnings
✅ Get help setting up and using the Hazards Near Me NSW app
🌭 Enjoy a free BBQ

The event is being held with Hornsby Shire Council, Fire and Rescue NSW, and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For more information:

📧 [email protected]
📞 02 9883 2000

Come down, ask questions and take some practical steps to prepare your household before the bush fire season.

01/10/2026

Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning in most NSW Local Government Areas.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and reduces the danger to you, your property and the community.

Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Along with having the required fire permits, you need to notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

19/09/2026

Get Ready Weekend Station Open day happening now till 2pm.
Come on down and meet your local firefighters , see the RFS drone and speak to its pilot and grab a sausage sandwich form the BBQ
All at 143 Galston Rd Hornsby Heights

17/09/2026

Do you have a plan on what to do when the fire comes? Do you know where you will go to ? Do you know where all your essential documentation is ?

Get Ready Weekend Saturday 19th September, come and meet your local volunteers and gain guidance on how to prepare for the fire season .
143a Galston Road Hornsby Heights
10am-2pm

13/09/2026

Do you have a bushfire survival plan ? Do you help to prepare one ? Do you know what one is ?
Get Ready Weekend Saturday 19th September
Come and see your local firefighters to guide on how to complete and what you can do to prepare your property for the fire season
Where : Hornsby Heights Rural Fire Brigade
143a Galston Road Hornsby Heights
10am-2pm

06/09/2026

Today we recognise all the dads, grandfathers and father figures in our brigade and community.

A special thank you to the fathers who volunteer their time to protect and support our community, and to the families who stand behind them.

From our brigade family to yours — Happy Father’s Day, 🚒🔥

04/09/2026

Important Notice about tomorrow . Hot and Windy conditions are forecasted .

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 5 September for the Greater Sydney Region, with Extreme fire danger forecast.

Warm, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, with much of northeast NSW experiencing High fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Remember to report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

16/08/2026

Get Ready Weekend is fast approaching ,details to be announced shortly

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums out there, especially to our brigade-mums! Thank you for everything. ❤️

🚨📞 If you haven’t already, remember to call your mum today!

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, dedication and compassion of mums everywhere, but especially those in our family.

Across the state, thousands of mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers and aunties give their time to help protect their communities. Whether they're on the frontline or supporting behind the scenes their contributions are extraordinary.

Today, we thank them for all they do, not just as RFS members, but as leaders and role models in our brigades and communities.

26/04/2026

Vale, Terry Donnelly

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of Terry Donnelly — a truly community-minded person who took action and always cared for others.

Terry was instrumental to our existence. He was one of the founding members of the Hornsby Heights Rural Fire Brigade, serving as our second Captain before progressing to Group Captain. During this time, Terry developed the blueprint for the role that Group Captains operated under, in our district as well as statewide.

Our first fire truck, Puff, was rediscovered in retirement by Ron Morris, who, along with Bob Collins, organised its rescue. When Puff’s restoration began to stall, Terry stepped in, reinvigorating the project, bringing it to completion. Terry went on to proudly display “Puff the Tragic Waggon”, along with other local historic vehicles and equipment, until ill health eventually forced him to step back.

His dedication helped shape our brigade in its early years, and his legacy remains part of who we are today. We have lost a much loved community member, teammate, leader, and friend.

Thank you, Terry. Your impact and service will not be forgotten.

Terry’s funeral and memorial will be held this coming Tuesday. Please contact us if you would like details to pay your respects.