Corowa Berrigan Zone of the NSW Rural Fire Service incorporates the Corowa and Berrigan Local Government Areas. The first NSW Rural (Bush) Fire Brigade was formed in Berrigan in 1896. As there is no single authority with the responsibility for all rural fire control in New South Wales, responsibilities are decentralized amongst a number of organizations. These include NSW Rural Fire Service, Forests NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the NSW Fire Brigades. Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade Members play a major role in fighting fires in about 89% of the State of NSW and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are responsible for 10% of the State. Towns and cities large enough are protected by NSW Fire Brigades. Rural Fire Brigades hold regular meetings, training sessions and fire prevention activities such as controlled burning exercises. The role of Rural Fire Brigades now encompasses far more than just bush fire activity. Members are regularly called upon to attend road accidents and assist Police in search and rescue operations. Rural Fire Brigades are also responsible for structural fire fighting in over 1,200 towns and villages.
These Brigades are part of the State Tactical Assistance Response Groups (STARG) formed in many regions of the State. Brigade Members come from all walks of life. They are community minded having the volunteer spirit of service, combined with a professional approach to their chosen service. Rural Fire Service, Corowa NSW Fire Brigade, Corowa NSW Fire Brigade, Howlong NSW Fire Brigade, Mulwala  Media Release (Feb 08) - Local bushfire knowledge sought for new risk plan (37 KB) |
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