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NSW RFS - Quorrobolong Brigade NSW RFS - Quorrobolong Brigade is a group of well trained and well equipped community volunteers.

NSW RFS - Quorrobolong Brigade is a group of well trained and well equipped community volunteers who attend emergency incidents such as Bush Fires, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Structural Fires, Storms and Flooding incidents in Quorrobolong and surrounding areas.

26/07/2026

AusAlert Test Monday

On Monday, 27th July, at approximately 2pm, the new Emergency Alert System (EAS) - AusAlert will undergo testing.

AusAlert is coordinated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and utilises the latest cell broadcast technology (not SMS-based) to disseminate emergency warnings directly to compatible mobile devices in affected areas.

The system will be employed to warn communities about life-threatening emergencies, including:

Bushfires
Floods
Cyclones and Tsunamis
Public health emergencies
Biosecurity incidents
Security threats

As part of the national test, compatible devices will receive a test alert at 2pm, AEST. The alert will clearly identify itself as a test, and no action is required. Your device may vibrate and emit a loud siren-like sound, even if it is set to silent or "Do Not Disturb".

Whilst you cannot opt out of this test, placing your mobile phone onto airplane mode for 1 hour before and after the testing time will ensure you do not receive an alert.

Further information can be found at: ausalert.gov.au or nema.gov.au

AusAlert is scheduled to be released for use on October 1st, 2026. In the meantime, emergency alerts can be issued by the NSW Police Force via SMS. Some phones will display +61 444 444 444 or NSWPolice. NSW Police also utilise their SMS-based system for issuing alerts for missing persons.

A general reminder that both +61 444 444 444 and AusAlert are for emergency service organisations to issue public safety messages rapidly and do not accept replies.

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000.

Search and Rescue and Vehicle Fire.On Saturday 18/7/26 at approximately 2:34pm, Quorrobolong Brigade as well as Rural F...
18/07/2026

Search and Rescue and Vehicle Fire.

On Saturday 18/7/26 at approximately 2:34pm, Quorrobolong Brigade as well as Rural Fire Brigade, Creek Rural Fire Brigade, District Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW and NSW Police were engaged in a search and rescue operation in the Watagan Mts.

Upon arrival, other services had begun to head to the location where a GPS distress beacon had been activated. It was later revealed that the missing persons had continued moving so Quorrobolong 7 and a VRA unit were sent to Congewai.
Due to the concern for welfare and the days light fading, Rural Fire Brigade was also dispatched.
Thankfully the Paxton crew were able to locate the missing persons who were safe and sound.

While returning to the station, at 6:08pm, our crew, along with Paxton 7 and and Rescue NSW 254 Cessnock were dispatched to a motor vehicle fire in bushland off Vincent St, Cessnock.

Upon arrival, 254 had found the vehicle well alight and had a firefighter in Breathing Apparatus ready to fight the fire. Quorrobolong 7 and Paxton 7 then accessed the site using dirt tracks to provide hoses and water for 254 to combat the fire.

In total the Quorrobolong Brigade had spent more than 5 hours on the road yesterday, a long day but very worth it for two good results.

Quorrobolong brigade responded the Cat7 appliance to a grass fire near Paxton. On arrival we found a large amount of dom...
13/01/2026

Quorrobolong brigade responded the Cat7 appliance to a grass fire near Paxton. On arrival we found a large amount of domestic rubbish had been dumped and set alight. With the assistance of Paxton 418 Fire and rescue extinguished the fire and secured the area.
It was very disappointing to see the volume of rubbished dumped in the area.

09/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN TOMORROW
Saturday 10th
HIGH FIRE DANGER
No fires, sparks, mowing or slashing.

07/01/2026

🔥With the predicted hot and dry weather conditions for the next couple of days, coupled with the overall dry environmental factors in the Lower Hunter Fire; Fire permits have been suspended in the Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog and Port Stephens LGA’s from until further notice.

To find out more or be aware of your fire danger rating www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobansental

20/12/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN SUNDAY 21st
EXTREME FIRE DANGER

PLEASE no mowing, slashing, sparks or flames.

18/12/2025

Fire Permits remain suspended in the Quorrobolong area.
This will remain until we get significant rainfall.

Hey Ellalong! Santa will be there very soon! He's just finishing up at Wallaby Gully Rd and then he will be making is wa...
12/12/2025

Hey Ellalong! Santa will be there very soon! He's just finishing up at Wallaby Gully Rd and then he will be making is way around the streets of Ellalong. Listen out for the siren!

12/12/2025

Santa is on his way.
He is braving the rain.
Se can't wait to see everyone.

10/12/2025

Santa is nearly here.

🎅 Santa will be visiting Quorrobolong and Ellalong on Friday 12th December 🎅

Santa is getting himself ready and the lollies are stocked.

Santa's will be making the following stops.
5:00pm - Heaton Rd X Mill Lane
5:15pm - Wollongong Rd X Sandy Creek Rd
5:30pm - Sandy Creek Rd X Heaton Rd
5:45pm - Barraba Lane X Sandy Creek Rd
6:00pm - Dry Creek Rd X Sandy Creek Rd
6:15pm - Wallaby Gully Rd X Sandy Creek Rd
6:30pm - Streets of Ellalong (Listen for the siren)

Santa is so excited to see everyone again 🎅🥳

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Quorrobolong, NSW

Telephone

+61240150000

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