South West Rocks Rural Fire Brigade

It’s something we’re all guilty of doing but experts warn exactly how dangerous charging your phone and iPad on your bed really is.

What happens if a phone is charging on a bed?
If the phone is charging on the bed, near flammable materials like sheets, blankets, or pillows, the risk of fire increases significantly. A fire caused by an overheated phone can cause serious property damage.
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Hi friends, Gus here

Today, Team Golden Oldies would like to take a moment to say a very big THANK YOU to all of our First Responders on First Responders Day.

While we spend our days enjoying naps, treats, cuddles and sunshine, there are incredible people out there who answer the call when others need help most. Day or night, rain or shine, they step forward without hesitation to help, protect and care for our communities.

To the firefighters, paramedics, police officers, SES volunteers, rescue crews, surf life savers and all emergency service personnel — thank you for your courage, dedication and sacrifice. Thank you for the long hours, the missed family moments, the difficult situations you face and the kindness you show when people are at their most vulnerable.

You are the heroes who run towards danger when others are running away.

From all of us here at Team Golden Oldies, we send you our love, gratitude and a million tail wags.

Thank you for all that you do.

Love and licks,
Gus - Latin for Not all heroes wear capes

Putting out another call to our generous community, the RSL are again looking for flowers for the wreaths. If you can help out please drop them down to the RSL hall on morning of the 24th. If you have any questions about what they need please ring 0428 844 585

Congratulations to 5 of our members who today received their long service medals, three for 10 years and two for 30 years. Combined service of over 90 years between them.

The Bushfire Danger period will officially end at Midnight on Tuesday 31st March 2026.

A reminder Permits are suspended today Friday 27th March due to High Fire Danger rating and strong winds.

Today the brigade did our first Bunnings BBQ, thanks to all that came out and supported us, this little cutie could be the next future captain

Yesterday evening the brigade joined forces with Frederickton brigade in a training session to run several lengths of hose starting with 65mm hoses down to 25mm with the goal of maintaining pressure where it's needed most. A little community engagement at the end with some youngsters.