Pheasants Nest Rural Fire Brigade

31/03/2026

The Official Bush Fire Danger Period will conclude at midnight tomorrow (31 March 2026) for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council LGA's.

From Wednesday 1 April, fire permits will no longer be required for residents, except those properties within the town limits of Warragamba, Picton, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Bowral and Bundanoon, who are required to obtain a fire permit from Fire & Rescue NSW all year round.

Even though a fire permit is no longer required, you must still notify your neighbours and the local fire authority 24 hours before burning as well as comply with any Council Backyard Burning Policies.

Before lighting up, you should also check the forecast weather conditions and have sufficient equipment on hand to control and contain the fire to your own property. Failure to notify neighbours or the RFS, or allowing a fire to escape can result in significant fines.

To notify of your intent to burn, use the online burn notification tool at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or call your local Fire Control Centre during business hours.

20/03/2026

RFS EXERCISE SATURDAY MORNING 21st MARCH.
Pheasants Nest RFS , Tahmoor RFS and Buxton RFS Brigades will be carrying out a joint training exercise tomorrow morning, (Saturday 21st) between 8.30am and midday, in the vicinity of Pheasants Nest RFS Brigade station.

There will be multiple RFS vehicles in the area, please reduce vehicle speed in the area and use caution whilst passing.

There will be a BBQ held after the training exercise completes (midday). If you would like to call in & ask questions about the exercise or if you’re interested in joining, please call in.

Thank you.

03/03/2026

09/01/2026

Extreme FDR & Total Fire Ban Declared for Saturday 10 January

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast for tomorrow which will see the Fire Danger Rating rise to Extreme. As a result, a Total Fire Ban has also been declared from midnight tonight for 24 hours for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas.

During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

Know what you will do if threatened by fire, review your Bush Fire Survival Plan and be ready to take immediate action. Report all fires without a fire truck in attendance to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

06/01/2026

With Heatwave conditions forecast over the coming days, now is the time to review your Bush Fire Survival Plan and make sure you and your family are prepared ahead of worsening weather conditions.

Developing a Bush Fire Survival Plan isn’t difficult and only takes about 20 minutes. Have the discussion tonight with your family and friends.

Hot and dry conditions are forecast to peak on Saturday with temperatures into the low 40’s across the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas.

For more info on bush fire survival planning visit www.myfireplan.com.au

24/12/2025

Pheasants Nest RFB would like to thank all the community members who came out for the Brigades Santa Run today.
This is an event we look forward to each year and love to see how much joy it brings.
We wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas.
Thank you for your kind donations.

24/12/2025

SANTA is currently at the intersection of Arina and Warrobyn roads, then on to:
Arina road to Bargo road
Hinkler Avenue
Left on to Arina road back to
Dwyers Road

24/12/2025

Santa is currently in Lyrebird road then
Sugarloaf Creek road
Pheasants Nest road down to Arina
Right turn to Pot Holes
U turn at Pot Holes heading south along Arina Rd

24/12/2025

SANTA’s leaving the loop on Pheasants Nest road, heading up to:
Whipbird road then
Pheasants Nest past the Brigade Station to
Knox road then
Lawson road

24/12/2025

SANTA has arrived and is on his way around Pheasants Nest, with his RFS helpers.
Currently in Charles Road, then down to
Essan way, Pheasants Nest loop & back past the Brigade station.
We’ll keep you updated.

23/12/2025

SANTA is on his way to Pheasants Nest, with lots of lollies to share.
If you would like a photo with Santa he would be more than happy to, just ask!
Looking forward to seeing all the boys & girls from 2pm today.

05/12/2025

Extreme FDR & Total Fire Ban Declared for Saturday 6 December

Due to increasing temperatures and windy conditions forecast for tomorrow, the Fire Danger Rating has been raised to Extreme. As a result, a Total Fire Ban has also been declared from midnight tonight for 24 hours.

During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

Know what you will do if threatened by fire, review your Bush Fire Survival Plan and be ready to take immediate action. Report all fires without a fire truck in attendance to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans/total-fire-ban-rules