Medlow Bath Rural Fire Brigade

18/10/2026

BBQ on Sunday!

17/10/2026

Join us for our BBQ next weekend.

16/10/2026

It’s fast approaching! Happening next SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER. Our FREE community BBQ.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of the RFS? Want to know more about how you can prepare your property for the bushfire season? Want to meet some of your other Medlow Bath neighbours?
Come along and meet our members and chat to others.
11.30am-12.30pm

11/10/2026

Monday 12th October
🚫 TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚫
🟠EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING 🟠
Please be advised that there is an Extreme fire danger rating with a Total Fire Ban for the Greater Sydney Region, including the Blue Mountains for tomorrow 12/10/26.
Make sure you know what you and your family will do if a fire starts in your area.

03/10/2026

01/10/2026

Operation Labour Day begins at midnight tonight and runs until 11:59 pm on Monday, 5 October 2026.

With increased traffic expected over the long weekend, school holidays and the NRL Grand Final, officers across the state will be targeting the major contributing factors to road trauma: Alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, fatigue, failure to wear occupant restraints and helmets, driver distraction, including mobile phone use and
excessive speed.

We can all play a part in reducing road trauma.

If you're heading out this long weekend, have a Plan B to get home safely. Look out for your friends and family, and don't be afraid to speak up if someone reaches for their keys when they shouldn't.

Remember, double demerits are in effect for speeding, illegal mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt and riding without a helmet.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend from all of us at the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command.

30/09/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period has begun in our area and many other areas across NSW. This means we have now entered our fire season. Permits are now required for any burns you wish to undertake.
This is a good reminder to ensure you and your family have your bushfire survival plans up to date and everyone knows what is happening should a bushfire occur in our area.

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

24/09/2026

Prepare your household for the bush fire season. Register now for the Six Week Challenge in your inbox! Week One email arrives Friday 25 Sept. Email address Required First Name Required Postcode Required Choose which emails you would like to receive Six Week Challenge Katoomba Leura RFS Updates Leav...

19/09/2026

A big thank you to all of our amazing members (and families) who helped set up such a successful Get Ready Weekend for Medlow Bath!
To our residents, families and visitors, thank you for participating and chatting to us about your Bushfire Survival Plan.
If you don’t get to pop in today, we are usually around on Wednesday evenings or you can pop in for a chat at our monthly Free Community BBQ.