NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District

NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District The Snowy Monaro District comprises of 33 rural fire brigades providing fire and emergency response to the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area.

12/05/2026

As we move into the colder months, fire agencies often see an increase in house fires as residents use their fireplaces and heaters to stay warm. With temperatures dropping and possible snow forecast across parts of the state in the coming days, it’s important you know how to stay safe.

Remember, you won’t smell smoke while you’re asleep, so make sure your bleeping smoke alarms are working. A working smoke alarm can save your life and give you and your family valuable time to escape a burning home.

LAST CHANCE - this is your last chance to provide feedback on the draft Bush Fire RiskManagement Plan for the Snowy Mona...
12/05/2026

LAST CHANCE - this is your last chance to provide feedback on the draft Bush Fire Risk
Management Plan for the Snowy Monaro area. Your views are important, to help fire agencies and land managers protect people, properties and our way of life over the next five years.
Your comments are invited on the Snowy Monaro draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan, now on public exhibition online at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/snowy-monaro and at the following locations:
• Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre 11 Geebung Street Polo Flat NSW 2630; and
• Bombala Council Office 71 Caveat Street Bombala NSW 2632.

Where possible, submissions on the draft BFRMP should be submitted through the online portal at https://www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/bush-fire-risk-plan-snowy-monaro
Written submissions can also be sent to The BFMC Executive Officer by email to [email protected] or by post to NSW RFS PO Box 1206, Cooma, NSW 2630.
The Monaro Post
ABC South East NSW
ABC Canberra
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command

HELICOPTER WINCHING TRAINING- COORNARTHA NATURE RESERVE AREA- GLEN FERGUS- TUESDAY 5/5/26.If you see RFS Helitack 206 in...
05/05/2026

HELICOPTER WINCHING TRAINING- COORNARTHA NATURE RESERVE AREA- GLEN FERGUS- TUESDAY 5/5/26.
If you see RFS Helitack 206 in the Coornartha Nature Reserve (Numeralla Road- Rose Valley Road) area this afternoon, don't be alarmed, as it is only a training exercise for some of our firefighting personnel maintaining their winching accreditations.
Ongoing practise is essential in maintaining these specialist skills and accreditations.

The draft Snowy Monaro Bush Fire Risk Management Plan sets out the plan for managing bush fire risk in our area over the...
02/05/2026

The draft Snowy Monaro Bush Fire Risk Management Plan sets out the plan for managing bush fire risk in our area over the next five years. Your feedback is important - to ensure fire agencies and land managers protect what matters most.
Where possible, submissions on the draft BFRMP should be submitted through the online portal at https://www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/bush-fire-risk-plan-snowy-monaro
Written submissions can also be sent to The BFMC Executive Officer by email to [email protected] or by post to NSW RFS PO Box 1206, Cooma, NSW 2630.
ABC South East NSW
The Monaro Post
ABC Canberra
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 @ 1100hrs Snowy Monaro Rural Fire Service Brigades will implement a strategic hazard reduction in...
27/04/2026

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 @ 1100hrs Snowy Monaro Rural Fire Service Brigades will implement a strategic hazard reduction in Tinderry, supported by aircraft.
The burn will continue to produce smoke across the Monaro District.
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that you consider the
following:
• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes;
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns;
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage;
• Remove washing from clotheslines;
• Ensure pets have a protected area;
• If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on; and
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if
shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
The Monaro Post
ABC South East NSW
NSW RFS - Michelago Brigade

NSW Rural Fire Service Brigades will undertake a strategic hazard reduction on Crackenback Ridge over the next few days....
25/04/2026

NSW Rural Fire Service Brigades will undertake a strategic hazard reduction on Crackenback Ridge over the next few days.
Burn commencing Sunday, 26 April, with ground crews continuing through the week with support from aircraft.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
ABC South East NSW
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
The Monaro Post

Bush fires can affect our homes, livelihoods and communities with devastatingconsequences. Fire agencies and land manage...
22/04/2026

Bush fires can affect our homes, livelihoods and communities with devastating
consequences. Fire agencies and land managers are working to develop a new Bush
Fire Risk Management Plan for the Snowy Monaro area, and we’re seeking your views on what’s important to protect.
Complete the survey. https://www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/bush-fire-risk-plan-snowy-monaro

The Monaro Post
ABC South East NSW
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
ABC Canberra
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 @ 1000hrs Snowy Monaro Rural Fire Service Brigades will implement a strategic hazard reduction ...
21/04/2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 @ 1000hrs Snowy Monaro Rural Fire Service Brigades will implement a strategic hazard reduction in Numeralla, with support from Local Land Services (LLS).
Smoke will be visible across the area, with this settling over night in the village.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
The Monaro Post
ABC Canberra
ABC South East NSW
Numeralla Bush Fire Brigade

NSW Rural Fire Service, Cooma Brigade will be assisting Snowy Monaro Regional Council with a pile burn this Saturday 18 ...
16/04/2026

NSW Rural Fire Service, Cooma Brigade will be assisting Snowy Monaro Regional Council with a pile burn this Saturday 18 -19 April 2026, while conditions remain favourable.
This will be visible from the Monaro Highway and surrounding areas.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
The Monaro Post

DRAFT BUSH FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN- SNOWY MONARO BUSH FIRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.PUBLIC EXHIBITION NOW OPENThe Snowy Mo...
13/04/2026

DRAFT BUSH FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN- SNOWY MONARO BUSH FIRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION NOW OPEN

The Snowy Monaro Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) has recently been reviewed. Snowy Monaro Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) invites you to view the draft BFRMP and make comments by Monday, 25 May 2026.

Your comments are invited on the Snowy Monaro draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan, now on public exhibition online at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/snowy-monaro and at the following locations:
• Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre 11 Geebung Street Polo Flat NSW 2630; and
• Bombala Council Office 71 Caveat Street Bombala NSW 2632.

Where possible, submissions on the draft BFRMP should be submitted through the online portal at https://www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/bush-fire-risk-plan-snowy-monaro
Written submissions can also be sent to The BFMC Executive Officer by email to [email protected] or by post to NSW RFS PO Box 1206, Cooma, NSW 2630.
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
ABC South East NSW
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
The Monaro Post
ABC Canberra

BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD ENDS IN SNOWY MONARO LGA.The Bush Fire Danger Period in the Snowy Monaro LGA ended on the 1st Ap...
02/04/2026

BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD ENDS IN SNOWY MONARO LGA.

The Bush Fire Danger Period in the Snowy Monaro LGA ended on the 1st April, 2026.

Whilst fire permits are no longer required outside of residential areas, members of the community and visitors are reminded of the following obligations they must take if burning-off, being:
* Notification to all direct neighbours at least 24 hours in advance;
* Notification to the RFS at least 24 hours in advance;
* Ensure that you have planned your burn, put in place mineral earth control lines where needed, have adequate firefighting resources in place to control your fire, and have checked the weather forecast conditions to ensure that it is safe to light the fire.

Your fire is your responsibility, and if you haven't put in place all of the above measures, don't strike the match!

Please help us to keep our community safe.

Notifications to RFS can be made through the RFS website (details below), or by calling the Fire Control Centre on 02 6455 0455 during business hours only.

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11 Geebung Street
Cooma, NSW
2630

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