Gundaroo Rural Fire Brigade is your local volunteer fire brigade that has been a part of the Gundaroo community since 1932.

We have over 70 members including both active firefighters and support volunteers. Active firefighters respond to bush fires, structural fires and motor vehicle accidents to name a few.

The support members help out behind the scenes during emergency responses, community education and fundraising activities throughout the year.

Our brigade zone stretches from Gundaroo to the Federal Highway on Lake George and borders Bellmount Forest, Sutton and Back Creek. We cover a broad range of terrains including the village of Gundaroo, agricultural properties and native bushland.

We have fire trucks based at the fire shed in Gundaroo and down on the Federal Highway at Geary’s Gap.

How do we help you?

All NSW RFS brigades are an emergency service resource that can be dispatched in response to a 000 call, just like the police, ambulance and fire and rescue.

Our volunteers are trained to undertake defensive firefighting to protect buildings and infrastructure, bush and grass fires and attend motor vehicle accidents. We are also trained to undertake preventative activities like back burning and hazard reduction burning to reduce the risk of fire.

How can you be prepared?

The main message from our Get Ready Campaign is to keep preparing your home and property for the prospect of a bushfire, and be ready for fast-moving grass fires. Keep mowing and slashing. Give overhanging branches around your house a trim and allow clearance for fire trucks in your driveway.

• Remove materials that burn, clear debris from gutters, and prepare a hose or hoses long enough to reach around your home.
• Clearly display your property number on your gate, house or letterbox.
• Display your blue/white sign for Static Water Supply (SWS). These signs are available from Yass Fire Control Centre (02 6226 3100).

For more information to help you prepare:

• With your family, discuss, review or make your Bush Fire Survival Plan, visit 4 Simple Steps to prepare for Bushfire
• Bush Fire Information Line: 1800 679 737 (NSW RFS)
• Bush Fire Alert Levels: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
• Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
• Download or update on your phone with the Hazards Near Me app.

Lighting fires in a Non-Fire Danger Period

In a non-fire danger periods it is still important to contact your local Fire Control Centre, by using a Burn Notification form, and once submitted and approved, notify you neighbours in advance as per the instructions.  These are for pile burns etc.

Bush Fire Danger Periods

The Bush Fire Danger Period usually commences from 1 October through to 31 March. No fires are to be lit for the purpose of hazard reduction without obtaining a Fire Permit.

You can obtain a free Fire Permit by going online and filling out an application. FYI – Once you have obtained a Fire Permit, you will be required to notify Yass Fire Control and notify your surrounding neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting up.   DO NOT use Facebook to notify others.

What do I do on Total Fire Ban Days?

On Total Fire Ban Days, the lighting of any fire is prohibited and your Fire Permit is automatically suspended. Always take care and remain vigilant when conducting your burn, and in an emergency, ring Triple Zero (000).

Connection to our Community

Christmas Eve with Santa and Raffles

Each year, Santa Claus travels around Gundaroo in our fire truck giving out pre-packaged lollies to children on Christmas Eve Dec 24 beginning at approximately 6pm. A raffle is then conducted at the pub after the Santa Run from around 7pm.

Fire Brigade Visit to Gundaroo School

Every year, the Brigade takes a fire truck to Gundaroo School to teach the children, staff and parents about fire safety and the importance of an evacuation drill. The children have fun knocking down pretend flames with the fire hoses.

Get Ready Day

Each year, usually the third weekend in September, we host our Get Ready Day. The purpose is to inform our local community about fire safety and especially about preparing for the upcoming season.

How can you donate?

A donation of $50 per family to Gundaroo Rural Fire Brigade is tax deductible.

Direct transfer: Gundaroo Rural Fire Brigade BSB: 032746 Account No: 015969

Please put ‘Donation’ as the reference.

If you would like a receipt, just email us gundaroorfs@gmail.com