NSW RFS - Scotts Head Brigade

04/09/2026

📣 Getting ready for a bush fire is easier than you think 📣

👉 Review your bush fire survival plan so you know exactly what to do when a fire threatens your property

👉 Create your plan online at MyFirePlan.com.au

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Today marks the official start of the 2026-2027 fire season, which will run through to 31 March 2027. You now need to obtain a permit before lighting fires, and notify your neighbours and local fire authority 24-hours in advance of lighting up.

29/08/2026

🚨 Get Ready Weekend 2026 is almost here!

Meet the Scotts Head RFS brigade
on Saturday 19th September
at the Adin St Reserve (opposite the shops)
9am - 12pm

🚒 We’ll show you the practical steps you can take to keep your home and loved ones safe.

09/08/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨
Get Ready Weekend 2026 is almost here!

Meet your local RFS brigade
on Saturday 19th September
at Adin St Reserve (opposite the shops)

We'll show you the practical steps you can take to keep your home and loved ones safe.

05/08/2026

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN – THURSDAY 6 AUGUST 🔥

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a hazard reduction burn at Middle Head, along Grassy Head Road, on Thursday 6 August, weather permitting.

If you’re in the area, you may notice smoke throughout the day. This is part of a planned operation to help reduce bushfire risk.

🚨 Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see a fire that is unattended or appears to be out of control.

24/04/2026

09/04/2026

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HAZARD REDUCTION BURN SUNDAY 12/4/26
STUARTS POINT

With favourable weather conditions forecast over the coming days, a hazard reduction burn is Planned to by conducted by firefighters to the north of the town ship along Grassy head road and back towards Hennessy street.

With SE winds predicted most of the smoke from the hazard reduction should be sent to the north west away from town.

It’s is recommended:

Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
Remove washing from clotheslines
Ensure pets have a protected area
Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up, turn headlights on
Sightseers must keep away from burns for their own safety
If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice

Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

09/04/2026

With favourable weather conditions forecast over the coming days, hazard reduction burns will be conducted by firefighters across the Kempsey Shire & Nambucca Valley, including Collombatti and Stuarts Point.

Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr