01/05/2026
A reminder for those wishing to burn off this season.
You must have a permit and notify your neighbours.
A call or message to the captain or to our page is also appreciated for our local area residents. 😊
🔥 Burning Off Reminder for Residents & Landowners 🔥
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) has now ended, however there are still important legal requirements that must be followed before lighting up.
Before you burn off, you must:
* Notify NSW RFS at least 24 hours prior via the online notification form: https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp?id=guardian_cat_item&sys_id=9e19819bc361f1d04a9cdc31150131ad
* Notify neighbours at least 24 hours before.
* Check the weather forecast and fire danger.
* Use fire safely with clearings all around.
* Monitor the fire in person and see that it is fully extinguished before leaving unattended.
Safe Burning advice can be found via the link below:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning
⚠️ Failure to notify both the NSW RFS and adjoining landowners is an offence under the Rural Fires Act 1997.
If you do not comply, you may be subject to fines, legal action, or suppression costs if emergency services are required to respond.
Even outside the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP), fires can still escape and threaten lives, property and emergency first responders. Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe.
For more information, visit the NSW RFS website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/
Or contact your local Fire control centre:
Crookwell (02) 4832 0619
Goulburn (02) 4822 2900
Yass (02) 6226 3100
🚒 Thank you for helping reduce fire risk in our communities.
