Emergency Plannning

Planning for emergencies is largely the responsibility of the NSW Rural Fire Service within the Berrigan Shire. The first NSW Rural (Bush) Fire Brigade was formed in Berrigan in 1896, now the role of Rural Fire Brigades involves far more than just bush fire activity. Members are regularly called upon to attend road accidents (MVA's) and assist Police in search and rescue operations. The Rural Fire Brigades is also responsible for fighting structural fire in local towns and villages.

The Berrigan Shire Local Government Area is incorporated into the Corowa Berrigan Zone of the NSW Rural Fire Service with the regional office located at the Corowa Airport. Contact details for the Rural Fire Service follow

Location:	Corowa Airport Redlands Road COROWA
Office Open:	Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Post:	PO Box 180 COROWA NSW 2646
Phone:	02 6033 4550
Fax:	02 6033 0109
Email:

Additional information of interest

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.

While each brigade operates within specific boundaries, it may be called on to assist in a neighbouring area. Many brigades are available to travel long distances to assist in areas where fires are beyond local control.

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.