Today marks the end of the Bush Fire Danger Period for all Local Government Areas (LGA's) across NSW. While you may not require a permit, you are required to notify the RFS and neighbours of your intention to burn at least 24 hours before lighting up.
Hundreds of volunteers are giving up their weekend to conduct crucial hazard reduction burns, with over 10,000ha being treated. Smoke from these burns is settling across a broad area & may linger until mid week when a wind change and possible showers will help to clear the smoke.
Due to favourable weather conditions, firefighers across NSW are undertaking several hazard reductions burns, including in the Snowy Valleys, Sutherland, Sydney and Blue Mountains. Smoke from these burns is likely to settle in low lying areas overnight.
Firefighters working to contain a bushfire burning sth of Wyee Rd near Doyalson (Central Coast LGA)
Wyee Rd has been closed to allow firefighters to conduct a backburn.
No threats to nearby homes & firefighters are confident they will have the fire contained this evening.
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has commenced work on the Western Ridge hazard reduction burn, south of Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains. Smoke will be visible locally and may be experienced across Greater Sydney over coming days. Only report unattended fires to 000.
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Over coming days hazard reduction burns will be undertaken across areas of NSW, including the Blue Mountains and Hornsby areas of Greater Sydney. Smoke is likely to affect areas around the Blue Mountains and Greater Sydney tomorrow and across the weekend.
In the lead up to Anzac Day, the RFS spoke with former Captain of Wantagong Rural Fire Brigade, Oliver Killalea. At 100 years of age, Oliver is the last surviving World War II veteran in the Holbrook area, just north of Albury.
We are asking you to drive safely this long weekend. If you're hitching up the caravan, be aware of any height or length restrictions along your route. Recently, Hornsby Brigade attended an accident involving a caravan that collided with a guardrail temporarily closing the road.
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firefighters are assisting NPWS at a large hazard reduction burn in the Blue Mountains. Residents in the lower Blue Mountains and western Sydney may smell or see smoke. Only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. For more info visit
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crews will be assisting the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service tomorrow with a hazard reduction burn in the Blue Mountains National Park south of Springwood. Smoke may be experienced locally and settle Tuesday evening in parts of western Sydney.
Are you looking for a role in a volunteer based emergency service and enjoy working in an outdoor environment? The RFS is recruiting a number of full-time positions within our Mitigation Crews. For more information, visit the I Work For NSW website:
Hazard reduction burns are continuing in areas across the state including a number of planned burns in the Snowy Monaro and Snowy Valleys LGAs. Smoke from these burns may affect areas around Cooma, Jindabyne and Bombala over coming days.
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Hawkesbury District members would love to see you this weekend if you're heading to the inaugural
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Show at the Showground in Clarendon. We're set up and ready to chat about home preparation tips and plans to keep your family safe from bush fires.
Hazard reduction burns continue in the Snowy Valleys and Snowy Monaro areas. Resulting smoke may be experienced in the Canberra, Queanbeyan, Jindabyne and Cooma areas, and is likely to settle overnight in low lying areas.
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Over coming days hazard reduction burns will be undertaken across NSW, including the Snowy Valleys and Snowy Monaro LGAs. Smoke is likely to affect areas around Cooma, Jindabyne, Canberra and Queanbeyan, before clearing later in the week. More information
Yes, we have trail bikes. Yes, we have fireboats. Yes, sometimes our trail bikes catch a ride on our fireboats. Recently,
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members took part in a training exercise in Shoalhaven, which involved transporting crews and their equipment into isolated bushland via waterways.
Today marks the end of Bush Fire Danger Period for the Mid-Western LGA, with the Snowy Monaro LGA continuing with restrictions until 30 April. For more information on safe burning and to notify the RFS of your intention to burn, visit
The Portland Brigade are a close knit brigade who support each other while fighting fires and in their personal lives too. We spoke with the brigade members to find out why they volunteer. For more information on joining the
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Early today, the
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737 Large Air Tanker 'Marie Bashir' departed RAAF Base Richmond and headed to the United States. Once our aircraft arrives in Palm Springs, it will undertake annual maintenance, before deploying to assist CAL FIRE with their upcoming fire season.
Today, aviation personnel airlifted food, fuel and essential supplies into the Megalong Valley. The valley was impacted when the only public access road was cut off by a landslide over the weekend. The supplies were unloaded by local volunteers from the Megalong Valley Brigade.