VRA Rescue NSW

VRA Rescue NSW comprises specialist rescue operators working for their communities in over 56 locations across the state.

In an emergency, call 000 or 112.

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

VRA Rescue NSW members have met at Merriwa to develop mounted search and rescue capability in regional NSW, bringing together trained volunteers, horses and Search & Rescue Dogs to strengthen future search operations across hard to access locations.
https://t.co/blasdCtvPf

[Stewart Alexander @FRNSW_RS3]

@FRNSW responding to car crash with @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @VRArescue @NSWRFS - Holbrook Rd - south of #WaggaWagga

Reports of persons trapped

#FRNSW

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

A huge congratulations to Sally and Sharne of Mendooran and District Rescue Squad, who successfully obtained their LR licences today, allowing them to drive their unit’s rescue truck!
https://t.co/9Lk6VW7kOU

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Today, VRA Rescue NSW members joined emergency service partners from across New South Wales and Queensland to participate in Exercise Mudcrab 2026 at Gold Coast International Airport, simulating the crash of a Boeing 737-800 into a nearby waterway
https://t.co/V8bWPBZRyK

[Stewart Alexander @FRNSW_RS3]

@FRNSW responded to serious car crash #Albury about 4:15pm today with @nswpolice & @VRArescue

2 persons to hospital by @NSWAmbulance

Significant traffic delays southbound #HumeHwy & thru #Albury

#FRNSW rendered site safe about 5:15pm

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Today, on Thank a First Responder Day, we acknowledge the dedicated volunteers and emergency service personnel who stand ready to assist their communities at a moment's notice.
https://t.co/ZWyd5vOvcj

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Check out our Rylstone/Kandos squad and Lithgow squad doing canyoning rescue training. Lithgow LGA is home to over 160 known canyons, making it one of the largest canyon networks in Australia. They train Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7 pm.
https://t.co/6yYy7yHs3K

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Eight rescue operators from Cessnock District Rescue Squad recently completed the first-ever combined RFS/VRA breathing apparatus specialist training at the Hunter Valley Fire Control Centre.
https://t.co/Ik1MuTCL7T

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Search Concludes with Positive Outcome in Royal National Park
After several days of coordinated search operations, a woman reported missing in the Royal National Park near Waterfall has been located alive.
https://t.co/qoKUtaoSab

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

This is National Road Safety Week. Throughout regional, rural and remote NSW, VRA Rescue NSW volunteers are all too familiar with the reality of road trauma.
https://t.co/fHWJGmcACO
Drive safely. Look after each other. Help us reduce trauma on our roads.
https://t.co/LuQpOGZeGa

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

WICEN NSW Inc is a VRA support squad specialising in tactical radio communications. In between activations, WICEN supports community organisations such as the Arrow Foundation, which has just made a huge breakthrough in stem cell research! 🥰

[WICEN NSW Inc. @wicennsw]

Great news from the Arrow Foundation, which WICEN NSW Inc supports every year by providing safety communications for the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic event.
https://t.co/jGm8xmuDcZ

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

While our SORU (Specialist Operations Rescue Unit), Cave Rescue and SAR Dog squads completed a multi-day search operation in the Central Coast region with our Central Coast and Cessnock squads, Taree squad has been busy in the Nambucca Valley area.
https://t.co/MGXmomNPEH

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Flood Rescue Operations Continue Across Northern NSW
Volunteers from Tweed Heads, Brunswick Heads, Casino and Taree — deployed to support local operations — have been responding to multiple flood rescue callouts across impacted communities.
https://t.co/O7JnZY6vnu

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Crews from VRA Rescue NSW and our sister emergency service agencies are currently responding to multiple flood rescue incidents across the Numinbah Valley region near the NSW/QLD border.
Safety reminder: Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
https://t.co/C4ZTS5910e

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

National Volunteer Week 2026: this week, we proudly recognise and thank the incredible volunteers of VRA Rescue NSW across New South Wales.
If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in your community, maybe this is your year: https://t.co/ygMmhpkqKx
https://t.co/nRJoG4nYZB

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

VRA Rescue NSW is proud to recognise Tweed District Squad's Captain Jamie Stoddart, who this week was awarded the Emergency Services Medal by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales.
https://t.co/BMAs20B0ch

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

Today, VRA Rescue NSW members attended the Premier’s Volunteer Reception in recognition of National Volunteer Week 2026 held at the iconic Art Gallery of NSW.
https://t.co/t4tLbFZJPP

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

VRA Rescue NSW members attended a Multiagency Protocol and Awards workshop at the Sydney Police Centre to discuss, share, and learn more about each organisation’s Protocol and Awards functions, and ways of working.
https://t.co/nuodAWMOx8

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

VRA Rescue NSW is proud to announce the addition of a new purpose-built Road Crash Rescue Trailer in partnership with InterFire Agencies and WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS. https://t.co/ccX1fxVMSt

[VRA Rescue NSW @VRArescue]

A brand new primary rescue vehicle has just been commissioned for our Tweed Shire squad. This purpose built asset is designed to take on large scale and heavy rescue incidents across our community.
https://t.co/6yzJOgfRxF