Wagga African Association president Sam Avo said many young men's livelihoods had been protected by RFS volunteers, which is why they were inspired to return the favour.

"We know a lot of members of the African community who used to go to Tarcutta during the picking season, but because of the impact of the recent bushfires there wasn't any work," Mr Avo said.

"Our community was impacted, and so we wanted to give back to our community."

One of the people who'd like to throw their hat in the ring is Mohamed Hedd-Williams, who helped organise a fundraising barbecue to support the firefighters.

"The guys at RFS put in their time and effort to make sure we live in these communities safely - I really admire people like that," Mr Hedd-Williams said.

"If there's anything I can do to make their lives a little bit better, I'll do it."

Mr Hedd-Williams said he was inspired by the selflessness of Wagga's firefighters and of the community in general, which always managed to pull together in times of crisis.

"The community spirit is here - I've felt it. I've been to Sydney, Melbourne, but what I felt here I haven't felt anywhere else," Mr Hedd-Williams said.

"The community has been good to us from the very first. I love this community and I haven't thought of moving anywhere else."

Tarcutta captain Bruce Angel said he was deeply thankful for the support shown from the African community, especially after such a brutal fire season.

The team had spent one solid month fighting fires on Dunns Road, and for the first three weeks the brigade was manning the blaze 24/7.

Mr Angel said the team were exhausted, but buoyed by the outpouring of support shown from the African people and the wider community.

"It's been great support form the whole community, not just locally but all over Australia," Mr Angel said.