New England District Exercise descends on Bundarra this weekend

19th Aug 2025

The quiet rural town of Bundarra will come alive on Saturday, August 23rd, as it plays host to the New England District Exercise, a coordinated training event involving local RFS Volunteers.
This planned exercise will allow RFS members to practice core skills designed to test the readiness and response capabilities of multiple crews from within the New England Zone.
The focus will be on enhancing team coordination and communication in a relaxed community setting, with some fun activities included to encourage participation and camaraderie.
Also present will be the New England First Aid instructors and Community Engagement specialists to demonstrate First Aid techniques and provide information to the community around fire preparedness and information on how to join the RFS.
Inspector Matthew McKean, Acting New England District Manager, said,
“Bundarra has been selected to host the exercise with the aim of boosting membership for the local Brigade. Like most brigades across the District, they need additional members to support immediate response to incidents. Exercises like this are vital for improving preparedness, teamwork, honing skills and ensuring that crews can operate seamlessly together when a real emergency occurs.”
Residents can expect to see an increased emergency service presence in the area throughout the day, including multiple RFS appliances and members. Organisers stress that these activities are controlled training simulations and are designed to enhance the capability and community profile of the RFS.
The community is encouraged to observe and even participate where invited, with information stalls, first aid demonstrations, and preparedness resources available opposite the Bundarra Caravan Park in Court Street, Bundarra from 10:00am on Saturday.
“This is not just a test for responders — it’s an opportunity for residents to understand their level of risk and look at ways this could be reduced. We want to make the Bundarra community as prepared as it can be, not only for fire but for all types of emergencies,” added Inspector McKean.
The exercise is scheduled to conclude by 1:00 PM, with a debrief involving all participating agencies and community stakeholders.

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