NSW RFS - Batemans Bay Brigade

02/09/2026

As of 1 September, bush fire danger period has begun and we've had some warm and windy spring weather so check those pile burns! 🚨

🚨 PLEASE CHECK YOUR PILES — URGENT REQUEST 🚨

If you’ve recently done a pile burn or any other burning over the past month, we’re asking you to please check it today. We are seeing burns escape daily!

🌬️ Winds are around and are expected to strengthen heading into the weekend.

Even if you believe your burn is out, hot spots can remain buried for weeks and can quickly flare up when exposed to stronger winds.

The landscape is dry, and conditions can change quickly.

👉 Please check your piles and thoroughly extinguish any remaining heat or smoke.

Don’t assume it’s out, make sure it’s out.

A few minutes checking today could prevent a fire from escaping tomorrow.

Please share this with your neighbours, family and friends.


Eurobodalla Shire Council
Bega Valley Shire Council
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1

29/08/2026

📣 REMINDER 📣

🚨Bush Fire Danger Period commencing 1 September 🚨

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence in the Far South Coast on Tuesday 1 September. From this date, anyone planning to conduct a pile burn or other permitted burn will need to ensure they have the appropriate Fire Permit before lighting.

A permit is only one part of the process. If you're planning a burn, remember:

✅ CHECK - Make sure your proposed burn meets the requirements for a safe and lawful burn. Check your pile, surrounding vegetation, available equipment, and other requirements before applying.

📝 PERMIT - During the Bush Fire Danger Period, obtain the required Fire Permit online here https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp before lighting your burn

📢 NOTIFY - Once you've identified suitable conditions and intend to proceed, you must provide at least 24 hours' notice before lighting:
Notify the NSW RFS online at https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp
Notify all adjoining neighbours of your intention to burn.

🔥 BURN SAFELY - Continue to monitor weather and fire conditions right up until you light.

🚨Having a permit does not mean you should proceed if conditions are no longer suitable. These requirements help ensure proposed burns can be appropriately assessed, planned burns are recorded before ignition, neighbours know that smoke or fire may be visible.🚨

There is plenty of information available on the NSW RFS website about Fire Permits, notification requirements, pile burn standards and preparing for a safe burn. Visit rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.
A little planning before you light goes a long way towards keeping our Far South Coast communities safe! 👩🏼‍🚒

05/07/2026

Smokey is here! Come on down to Batemans Bay RFS to say hi 🐨

05/07/2026

We're up and running!

Come on down to our station open day, here until 2pm 🚒👩🏼‍🚒

29/06/2026

Happening this Sunday! See you there 👩🏼‍🚒🚨

16/06/2026

🥳 BATEMANS BAY RFS STATION OPEN DAY 🥳

Batemans Bay Brigade is delighted to announce that we will be having a Station Open Day this year!

WHEN: 10am to 2pm, Sunday 5 July 2026

WHERE: Batemans Bay RFS Station, 54 Orient Street, Batemans Bay NSW 2536

WHY: It's been a while since we've invited our community to have a look behind the scenes at our station and we've had a few upgrades thanks to generous community funding that we'd love for our community to see for themselves!

There will be plenty of fun for all ages!
👩🏼‍🚒 Thinking about volunteering and want to ask some questions about the roles and skills you can acquire in the RFS?

🚒 Want to have an up close look at our fire trucks and equipment including some live demonstrations?

🐨 Want to meet Smokey the Koala who will be there to share all the fun with the kids?

Why don't you pop it in your calendar and we can't wait to see you there! 🚨

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