The Portland Brigade are a close knit brigade who support each other while fighting fires and in their personal lives too. We spoke with the brigade members to find out why they volunteer. For more information on joining the #RFS , visit: rfs.nsw.gov.au/join

Early today, the #RFS 737 Large Air Tanker 'Marie Bashir' departed RAAF Base Richmond and headed to the United States. Once our aircraft arrives in Palm Springs, it will undertake annual maintenance, before deploying to assist CAL FIRE with their upcoming fire season.

Today, aviation personnel airlifted food, fuel and essential supplies into the Megalong Valley. The valley was impacted when the only public access road was cut off by a landslide over the weekend. The supplies were unloaded by local volunteers from the Megalong Valley Brigade.

It's been a busy night and day for emergency services across NSW, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds impacting much of the state's east coast. RFS volunteers continue to assist the NSW SES respond to fallen trees, downed powerlines, flood rescue and clean up.

Crews are working to control the Kingsvale Rd Fire, burning near Kingsvale Rd, Young (Hilltops LGA). The fire is burning in a southerly direction towards Thornell Rd. Crews are in position for property protection at two nearby properties, should they be required. #RFS

Advice: Fishy Lake Rd, Jincumbilly (Snowy Monaro LGA)
RFS crews are currently working to contain a grass fire in the vicinity of The Snowy River Way, 20km north west of Bombala. There is no immediate threat to homes in the area. rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati…

Thanks to everyone who dropped by the RFS stall at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Your support, friendly conversations and dedication to keeping your family safe mean the world to us. Shout out to our amazing volunteers who looked after the stall - thank you! #RFS #myeastershow

Forecast conditions may see smoke from a hazard reduction burn that commenced today near Warragamba in the Blue Mountains settle over parts of western and southern Sydney overnight. Please only report unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). rfs.nsw.gov.au/HR #RFS

Crews are working to contain the Lowry Av grass fire, burning to the south of Lowry Avenue and east of Thirty Second Avenue at West Hoxton (Liverpool LGA). There are no immediate threats to property, however smoke may be visible in the area for some time. #RFS

Over the Easter period, several #RFS brigades from southern NSW have been raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal, contributing to the $23 million raised. We hope our members can now relax and enjoy some much deserved chocolate eggs. Have a safe and happy Easter everyone.

Today marks the end of the statutory bush fire danger period for the majority of NSW. Due to local conditions, the BFDP will be extended in two LGAs, with restrictions continuing in the Mid Western LGA until April 14 and Snowy Monaro LGA until April 30. rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

Last night, the Casula RFS Brigade hosted their second annual Iftar dinner. Observed at sunset, Iftar is the fast-breaking meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan. 'We look forward to hosting this night for many years to come and with even more volunteers,' Captain Ben Graham said.

Whether you’re going away or staying at home this Easter long weekend, we are reminding everyone to drive safely on the roads. While we love meeting members of the community, lets not meet by accident this weekend. For the latest traffic information, visit Live Traffic NSW

Throughout the day, firefighters have conducted several successful hazard reduction burns, including the Red Hand Cave HR in the Blue Mountains. The smoke is likely to settle in low lying areas overnight. rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

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Over coming days, land managers and fire agencies will be conducting several hazard reduction burns across the state, with several burns occurring around Greater Sydney and Canberra. The smoke from these burns is likely to affect local communities. rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

Over the coming days fire agencies across the state will be conducting a number of hazard reduction burns.
Smoke from these burns is likely to settle across residential including areas of Sydney, Southern Highlands, the Illawarra & the ACT & surrounds. rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informati…

The RFS is back at the Sydney Royal Easter Show! 🚒 Visit us at Home & Lifestyle Pavilion for bush fire planning tips, a fire truck to explore, and more! We’ll see you there! #RFS #myeastershow

Exciting News! The #RFS is back at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for 2024. Join us at the Home & Lifestyle Pavilion to connect with RFS volunteers, get information on preparing for bush fires and discover essential safety tips. We look forward to seeing you there! #myeastershow

RFS crews were called to a structure fire in the river village of Milsons Passage. Fourteen firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, utilising four fireboats. Thanks to the quick action of brigades, the fire did not spread to neighbouring properties. No injuries were reported.

If you are planning to undertake a burn on your property, it's important you check the local weather, notify the RFS and have adequate firefighting equipment. Yesterday, RFS crews responded to an escaped agricultural burn that destroyed over 80 hay bales. rfs.nsw.gov.au