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Darkes Forest Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade

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Welcome to Darkes Forest Rural Fire Brigade open page. Here you will receive information on fires, incidents, road blockages in our local community.

Updating the local community on fires, hazard reductions, road closures and incidents.

11/10/2026

🔥TOTAL FIRE BAN 🔥
TODAY, MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2026

A Total Fire Ban is in place today for the Greater Sydney area due to forecast!

Warm and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the risk of fires starting and spreading.

🔥 PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW
• Know your fire risk and have a plan if fire threatens.
• Follow all Total Fire Ban rules and restrictions.
• Stay informed and monitor conditions throughout the day.
• Report any unattended fires immediately by calling 000.

Stay alert, stay informed and help keep our community safe this fire season.

For more information download your hazards near me app and keep up too date!

03/10/2026

BUSH FIRE SEASON HAS STARTED 🔥

📱 HOW TO DOWNLOAD HAZARDS NEAR ME NSW

Want to stay informed about fires, floods, severe weather and other emergencies in your area?

Here’s how to get started 👇

1️⃣ Open the App Store on your iPhone or Google Play Store on Android.

2️⃣ Search “Hazards Near Me NSW” 🔎

3️⃣ Download the official app.

4️⃣ Open the app and allow notifications 🔔

5️⃣ Set up a Watch Zone for your home, work or other areas you want to keep an eye on. 📍

6️⃣ Take some time to explore the app and learn about the different warnings and Fire Danger Ratings.

🔥 Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

Don’t wait until an emergency happens — download the app today!

AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/hazards-near-me-nsw/id370891827

Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.nsw.rfs.firesnearme.nsw

01/10/2026

Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning in most NSW Local Government Areas.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and reduces the danger to you, your property and the community.

Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Along with having the required fire permits, you need to notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

27/09/2026

🍎🥧 APPLE PIE DAY RECAP! 🥧🍎

What a fantastic day at Glenbernie Orchards for Apple Pie Day!

Although the weather wasn’t on our side, it was still a great day filled with community spirit, friendly conversations and plenty of delicious apple pies! 🌧️

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, stopped by for a chat and supported the day. It was great to meet so many members of our community and have some important conversations about getting prepared for the upcoming fire season. 🔥

We also had a great response to our free raffle! Entry was available to anyone who downloaded the Hazards Near Me app or already had the app on their phone.

A big thank you to Glenbernie Orchard, Darkes Forest Riding Ranch and Helensburgh Hotel for generously donating prizes and supporting our community raffle. ❤️

Again a massive thank you too the Orchard for having us today! We couldn’t have had this opportunity if it wasn’t for you guys! 😊

And of course, thank you to all our Darkes Forest RFS volunteers who helped out on the day. 🚒

Stay prepared. Stay informed. Stay safe🔥

26/09/2026

Tomorrow, Darkes Forest RFS volunteers will be assisting with Glenbernie Orchards apple pie day!

Our firefighters will be out and about to answer any questions you have to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

We will also be running a free entry raffle with some great prizes from the local business in 2508.

To enter show one of our firefighters the “Hazards Near Me” app on your phone to receive your free entry ticket (limit of 1 per personal device)

Prizes include
- fruit picking experience from Glenbernie Orchard
- 1 hour trail ride for 2 from Darkes Forest Riding Ranch
- $50 voucher for Helensburgh Hotel

See you there!

25/09/2026

🔥 GET READY WEEKEND 2026 🔥

What a day! ❤️🚒

Again a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along to our Get Ready Weekend! It was so great to see so many members of our community come down, ask questions, meet our brigade members and have a chat about being prepared for the upcoming fire season.

A special thank you to all the families who brought the kids along — we loved seeing them checking out the trucks and getting involved!

We really appreciate the incredible support from our Darkes Forest community. ❤️

Here’s a little recap of the day! 🎥🔥

Stay prepared. Stay informed. Stay safe. 🚒

20/09/2026

🔥 WOW, WHAT A TURNOUT! 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to everyone in our community who came along to our Get Ready Weekend today! ❤️

It was fantastic to see so many people come down, ask those important questions, have a chat with our members and start getting prepared for the upcoming fire season.

And of course, the kids had a ball checking out and playing around our cool new fire trucks! 👨‍🚒🚒

We loved meeting everyone, having a chat and seeing our community come together. ❤️

Thank you for your support — we’re always here to help! 🔥

17/09/2026

🚨 THIS WEEKEND!! 🚨

🔥 GET READY WEEKEND 🔥

With fire season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get prepared!

Come down and visit the Darkes Forest RFS this Sunday from 11am–2pm at the station.

📍 302 Darkes Forest Road, Darkes Forest
👨‍🚒 Meet our members
🔥 Talk to us about your fire plan
👧 Activities for the kids
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🥤 Cold refreshments

Come along, ask questions and make sure you and your family are Get Ready for the fire season! 🚒🔥

15/09/2026

Our neighbours in town responded to a call of bush alight this afternoon.

With weather warming up coming into summer it’s time to review your bushfire survival plan.

There are a number of brigades in the area open this weekend, all ready to help prepare you this coming fire season!

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302 Darkes Forest Road
Darkes Forest, NSW
2508

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