NSW RFS - Tilligerry Brigade

16/10/2026

We are out at Cole’s Tanilba Bay assisting Cole’s staff to raise
Funds for breast cancer.
If you’re in the area come down and grab a sausage sizzle or a raffle ticket.

11/10/2026

01/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Les Bowden AFSM.
Les served in the NSW RFS for so many years we lost count. As our group captain he was a leader who helped us to learn, lead and serve the community through his guidance and brotherhood. Thank you for everything Les. You will
Be missed. Rest in peace.

17/09/2026

Bush fire season is approaching, and now is the time to think about how prepared you, your family and your property are.

Join us at Tilligerry Rural Fire Brigade for our Fire Station Open Day on Saturday 26 September, from 9.00am–2.00pm.

This is your chance to come down and chat with your local firefighters about preparing for bush fire season. We can help you think through things like preparing your property, understanding your risk, making a Bush Fire Survival Plan, knowing when to leave, and what you should have ready before a fire threatens.

🚒 Have a look around the station and our fire trucks
🔥 Talk to local RFS members about bush fire preparation
🏡 Learn practical ways to prepare your home and property
📋 Get information to help your household make a plan
🌭 And enjoy a FREE sausage sizzle!

📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
⏰ 9.00am – 2.00pm
📍 1 Success Street, Tanilba Bay

You don’t need to wait until there’s smoke in the air to start getting ready. Come along, ask questions and use the day to make sure your household knows what it will do if bush fire threatens.

Prepare. Act. Survive. Together, we protect our community. ❤️🚒

12/09/2026

A huge thank you to reliable removals for helping our members today to help a family of one of our members we lost earlier this year.
Josh and Isaac’s care and professionalism and energy given today to help us, help this family was second to none.

If you need home or business removals then You can’t go past reliable removals.

29/08/2026

This morning, we remembered Firefighter Garth Payne who sadly died earlier this year.
We unveiled his name plaque on our memorial, and presented his son with Garth’s NSW Premier’s citation for service during the 2022-2023 flood crisis.

13/08/2026

Tonight Thursday 13 August we will be assisting Tanilba Bay Golf Club to Carry out a Pile Burn at the Golf Course From 6pm
Expect to see smoke in the area
There is no need to call 000 for this as we will already be there
Thank you
Tilligerry Brigade.

24/07/2026

Saturday is Training day and this Saturday we are hosting multiple Rural Fire Service brigades from the Port Stephens area at Tilligerry peninsula.
A huge thank you to the Worimi
Land Council for allowing us to train on their land. So if you see a fire truck give us a wave.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Our Bruce McGrath on receiving a Medal for RFS Australia Fire Service, as a part of the Kings Birthday Honours! Well deserved!

Congratulations to the seven members receiving the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honour list.

The AFSM recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services and is awarded to paid and volunteer members.

Join us in congratulating the following members on their exceptional service to the RFS and their community:
• Group Captain Garry Bashford – New England
• Deputy Group Captain Peter Bennett – Blue Mountains
• Group Captain Andrew Browning – Mid Murray
• Acting Deputy Commissioner Viki Campbell – State Operations
• Group Captain Michael Kovacs – Cumberland
• Deputy Group Captain Bruce McGrath – Lower Hunter
• Captain Deborah Sharp – Illawarra/Sutherland

To read more about the recipients, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/general-news/seven-rfs-members-receive-kings-birthday-honours