NSW RFS - Old Bar Brigade

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Old Bar Pumper remains on scene at a large commercial shed fire at the Tuncurry Waste Management plant.

We are working alongside many other RFS and FRNSW firefighters to bring the fire under control.

Taree Rural Fire Brigade453 Station Taree Fire and Rescue NSWFire & Rescue NSW Wingham 502 StationTuncurry Rural Fire BrigadeNSW RFS - Diamond Beach

31/08/2026

FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED

31/08/2026

Preparation starts with you. When a bush fire threatens, the decisions you make can save your life.

Firefighters will do everything they can to protect communities, but they can’t be everywhere at once. There is no guarantee a fire truck will be there when you need it.

That’s why it’s important to have a Bush Fire Survival Plan and know what you’ll do before a fire starts.

Before the bush fire season:
👉 Discuss your Bush Fire Survival Plan with everyone in your household.
👉Prepare your home.
👉Know the Bush Fire Alert Levels and when you need to leave.
👉 Keep key information and important documents on hand.

The more prepared you are, the more options you’ll have when conditions change.

Learn more at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/prepare

30/08/2026

🔥 1 DAY TO GO

BEFORE YOU LIGHT THAT FIRE

The Bush Fire Danger Period begins in the Mid Coast Area tomorrow, 1 September 2026.

If you're planning to burn vegetation or conduct burning on your property, check the rules before you light up.

🔥 Do you need a fire permit? YES
📋 Are there restrictions on burning? YES
📞 Have you completed any required notifications?
🌬️ Have you checked the weather and Fire Danger Rating?
💧 Do you have enough water and equipment to control the fire?

Never assume that because conditions look suitable, it's safe or legal to burn.

If you're unsure, contact your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre before lighting up.

Don't become the fire your community has to fight.

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning



Singleton Council Muswellbrook Shire Council

29/08/2026

Do you know your fire danger ratings?

Fire danger ratings:

❌ don't show how likely a bushfire is to start or how dangerous current fires are
✅ do show how difficult it will be to control/suppress a fire on the day
✅ are based on weather and fuel conditions.

🔥 Warnings are issued for extreme or catastrophic fire danger ratings.

Know your weather. Know your risk.

Learn more about fire danger ratings at: https://ow.ly/yLVR50ZFtmM

29/08/2026

Stay up to date with alerts and warnings so you know what you should do.

ADVICE means a fire has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.

WATCH AND ACT means there is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action to protect you and your family.

EMERGENCY WARNING is the highest level of alert. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay puts your life at risk.

Download Hazards Near Me and set a watch zone around your property.

Make a bush fire survival plan that will give your property, your family and yourself the best chance of survival at www.myfireplan.com.au

29/08/2026

25/08/2026

Stay informed with real-time alerts for bush fires and other emergencies in your area. Use the Hazards Near Me app to set a Watch Zone and get notified about incidents near the places that matter most to you

21/08/2026

In an emergency, every second counts.

Make sure your property entrance is clearly signed, easy to identify from the road, and fitted with visible property numbers at the main gate or fence line.

This is especially important in rural and semi-rural areas where properties can be difficult to locate at night, in smoke, or during fast moving bush fires.

Clear property identification helps firefighters reach you faster when it matters most.

Take a few minutes to check your signage and ensure your property can be easily identified in an emergency. It could save valuable time when help is on the way.

Learn more: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/prepare