Liston Brigade - NSW RFS

09/10/2026

03/10/2026

Daylight saving has started in the southern states.

⏰ Daylight saving starts tomorrow in Australia (Sunday, 4 October).
At 2am, clocks go forward one hour to 3am. We lose an hour of sleep.
Applies to VIC, NSW, SA, TAS and the ACT.

03/10/2026

02/10/2026

🐕 NPWS Wild Dog Control Program Underway

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have commenced an aerial and ground baiting program for wild dog control across a number of national parks and reserves in the region.

The program includes the use of 1080 meat baits, which pose a high risk to domestic dogs. The program will run until 22 November 2026.

⚠️ If you are visiting affected reserves, please:
• Keep pet and working dogs under control and away from baiting areas at all times.
• Follow all warning signs at reserve entry points.
• Take extra care when walking dogs near affected areas.

The program is being undertaken as part of NPWS's annual pest animal control program, in cooperation with local Wild Dog Associations and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.

For further information, contact NPWS Northern Tablelands Area Office on (02) 6739 0700 or [email protected].

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Fun Firefighter Fact Friday - Same Flame, Different Game
Ever wondered what the difference is between a hazard reduction and a backburn?
Think of it this way:
• A Hazard Reduction is like cleaning your room before your parents tell you to.
• A Backburn is like frantically shoving everything under the bed after they’ve already walked through the door.

Fun Firefighter Fact Friday - Same Flame, Different Game
Ever wondered what the difference is between a hazard reduction and a backburn?
Think of it this way:
• A Hazard Reduction is like cleaning your room before your parents tell you to.
• A Backburn is like frantically shoving everything under the bed after they’ve already walked through the door.
Hazard reductions are planned months in advance. Firefighters use mild weather windows to safely burn off excess vegetation, lowering the fuel load before summer hits.

Backburning is a last-resort defensive tactic used during an active bushfire. Firefighters intentionally burn vegetation ahead of the main fire front to starve it of fuel and stop it in its tracks.

Both involve fire, but one is a calculated strategy... while the other is an urgent race to stay one step ahead of a moving fire front.
The more hazard reductions we can safely complete, the less we have to rely on backburning under emergency conditions.

Stay safe, enjoy the long weekend, and remember: sometimes the best firefighting happens long before the sirens start.

29/09/2026

For all current warnings, updates and mapping, go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE - Wallangarra to Ballandean - fire as at 3:52pm Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Wallangarra, Wyberba, Ballandean and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Wallangarra, Wyberba, Ballandean and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in the Donnybrook Nature Reserve.

Fire crews are currently on scene. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.

- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.

- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.

- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.

- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.

- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.

- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfires - Prepare - Bushfire.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

28/09/2026

Some of our members enhancing their firefighting skills.

28/09/2026