Lake Albert RFB

04/10/2026

What a fantastic day of community engagement at the Coolamon Fire Engine Muster 2026 we had a great time with Loftus Volunteer Bushfire Brigade who helped us win the Firefighter relay and we won Best Presented Emergency Response Vehicle with our Pumper.
See you next year!!
NSW RFS - Riverina Zone
NSW Rural Fire Service
Visit Coolamon Shire
Coolamon Firemuseum

02/10/2026

SIMPSON
James Albert AFSM
(Jim)

Passed away surrounded by family at Calvary Hospital on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Diana (dec.). Loved son of Lilias and William (both dec.), and brother of Bill (dec.), Wallace (dec.) and John. Much-loved father of Andrew, Donal and Elisabeth. Loved stepfather of Mark, Melanie, Sara and Sophie. Adored Poppy to Shannon, Rhyan and Amelia; Amber, Jade and Angus; Callum, Jake and Bree; Dean, Aaron, Noah and Isobel; and Eddie and Morgan.

Life Member and longest-serving member of the Lake Albert Rural Fire Brigade.

"If it had to be, it's up to me."

28/09/2026

❤️ Celebrating James 'Jim' Simpson — A Lifetime of Service ❤️

Sadly Jim, Lake Albert Bushfire Brigade's president, mentor and friend has passed away.

We are sure he was met at the gates of heaven with love and honour.

Some people become part of a community. Others help shape it. This is Jim.

For more than 70 years, Jim Simpson gave his time, energy and heart to the Lake Albert community and the Lake Albert Bushfire Brigade.

Jim joined the brigade in 1953, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. What began as a commitment to his community became a remarkable lifetime of service.

His contribution has gone far beyond attending fires. Jim has helped build the brigade itself, including being involved in securing the land and helping with the design and construction of the current station. He has supported the acquisition of firefighting appliances, trained and mentored generations of RFS members.

In recognition of his extraordinary contribution, Jim was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in 2019. In 2023, he reached an incredible 70 years of service with the NSW Rural Fire Service.

But perhaps what says the most about Jim is what he has always believed in — mateship, teamwork and helping your neighbour.

Jim will be remembered by members of our Brigade as a down to earth, honest, a kind friend and mentor. Always ready for a chat and to share his words of wisdom.
Lake Albert Bushfire Brigade will be forever grateful to Jim, for helping to create and maintain the Brigade community we have.

Thank you, Jim. Thank you for the fires fought, the people helped, the knowledge shared, the friendships made and the generations of volunteers you've inspired.

In the words from Jim himself,
which we hope today are more true than ever before.

"It has been a very rewarding life"

20/09/2026

Thank you to all who came out and helped us celebrate 120 years of service within the Lake Albert community for our Brigade. Our Get Ready Weekend was a great day with sharing information to help everyone prepare for the fire season.

19/09/2026

Come on down to Ron Wheeler Park opersite The Thomas Blamey and help us celebrate our 120 years of service. Have a look at some old photos and a chat with us about getting ready for the up coming fire season. We also have a commemorative book for sale.

19/09/2026

08/09/2026

Come and see us at Ron Wheeler Park. There will be Fire Trucks across the road from The Blamey, information about how to prepare your property and historical info about the Brigades 120 years of service.

25/08/2026

Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW Joined us tonight sharing skills, knowledge and laughs as the storm rolled across the area. Thank you guys!!

07/08/2026

See you all tomorrow, out the front of Foodworks Lake Albert !!!!

31/07/2026

Lake Albert RFS are assisting with parking, Gold Coin Donations will help us purchase resources for the Brigade.
See you all at the gate and thank you!!