Martins Creek RFS

05/12/2025

A few great photos from another site, these were not taken by us but they show you guys what we see and encounter at times.

20/11/2025

A Great photo no taken by us but just something we encounter along the way.

16/11/2025

16/11/2025

🇦🇺🚒 Bushfires can create their own weather, generating ‘pyrocumulonimbus’ clouds and storms. 🔥🌩️
These clouds can cause dangerous and unpredictable changes in fire behaviour, making the fire more difficult and hazardous to fight.

So, how do they form?

1. A plume of hot, turbulent air and smoke rises.
2. Turbulence mixes cooler air into the plume, causing it to broaden and cool as it rises.
3. When the plume rises high enough, low atmospheric pressure causes its air to cool and cloud to form.
4. In an unstable atmosphere a thunderstorm can develop: pyrocumulonimbus cloud.
5. Rain in the cloud evaporates and cools when it comes into contact with dry air, producing a downburst.
6. Lightning may be produced and can ignite new fires.

Find out more, including how our scientists are working to be able to predict them, in our blog: http://ow.ly/3t1i50x8nM6

For the latest fire weather warnings see http://ow.ly/tbTN50x8nz8, and follow advice from emergency services NSW Rural Fire Service Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES ABC Emergency

30/09/2025

🎉Congratulations to Deputy Group 3 Captain Darryl Jordan and member of Paterson Rural Fire Brigade.
Darryl received his 45 year National Medal, with 52 years of service to the NSW RFS last night at the NSW RFS Lower Award Presentation.
Congratulations Darryl a huge milestone.

30/09/2025

FIRE PERMITS REQUIRED FROM THE 1ST OF OCTOBER

From this Wednesday the 1st of October 2025 we will see the Bush Fire Danger Period come into effect. Fire permits will be required in our area until the 31st of March 2026.

What you need to know:

- You are required to give at least 24hrs notice to your neighbours and the NSW RFS before lighting your burn.

- The permit holder must be present and have the permit on their person at the fire until it is fully extinguished.

- Permit holders must follow all the conditions outlined in the permit, keeping in mind permits may be varied, suspended or cancelled depending on conditions, and are automatically suspended on high fire risk and Total Fire Ban.

- Notify us of your planned burn – www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Be prepared and follow the rules to help prevent bushfires this season.

30/04/2025

Just a reminder with the cooler weather on the way to check and clean your Chimneys and flues before lighting up to avoid any unforeseen disasters.

Photo for attention.

21/03/2025

Attached are some unfortunate details for our local Postmaster Phill.
Not only was Phill our local go to guy, but a member of Paterson RFS everyone’s mate and a bloody nice bloke overall who will sadly be missed.
RIP Phill.

02/03/2025

Last night Group 3 Brigade members, family & special guests came together to Celebrate the 30 Years Darryl Jordan has served as Group 3 Deputy Captain in the Lower Hunter.
An enjoyable night was had by all in attendance in recognition of this amazing achievement by Darryl. 🏆
Darryl enjoyed the night catching up with mates & past & present members.
In 1994 Darryl Jordan attended a fire at Raglan. Ted Murrell was the Fire Control Officer at the time and he made Darryl along with Peter Williams, Fire Bosses.
Alan Delany was the Group Capain at the time. By the end of 1994 FCO Murrell said he would make both the men Deputy Group Captains. On the 17th February 1995 these positions became official. Darryl became Deputy Group West. Back then you could take the role of Captain and Group Captain, and Darryl held both positions for a short time.
Darryl has been & remains in this volunteer role as Deputy Group Officer now for 30 years.

🌟 Congratulations Darryl & thanks again for your commitment, time & dedication in this role.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Eccleston Rural Fire Brigade
NSW RFS - Vacy Brigade
Gresford Rural Fire Brigade
NSW RFS - Paterson Brigade
Duns Creek Rural Fire Brigade
Martins Creek RFS
NSW RFS Lower Hunter
NSW Rural Fire Service
Paterson Tavern

📸 Bruce - Vacy Brigade

10/02/2025

Congratulations mate, An awesome commitment from a great fella, thankyou Darryl for all your efforts.

09/02/2025

The crew at Martins Creek received a new addition to the station on Friday.
We would like to the RFSA for the assistance and the grant and Stockers & Partridge for hooking us up with this little beauty, it sure will assist us and make a huge difference in maintaining the yard.

31/12/2024

Our crew would like to wish everybody a happy new year.