Theresa Park Rural Fire Brigade

31/03/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period ends for the Wollondilly LGA on 1 April 2026.

If you plan on conducting a pile burn, please ensure that you:
1. Obtain a General Approval to Burn from Wollondilly Shire Council
https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/environment-biodiversity-and-sustainability/pile-burn-applications
2. Provide the RFS with prior notification online
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
3. Notify your neighbours 24 hours before lighting up

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.

09/01/2026

Today Saturday 10th January the Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME, and a Total Fire Ban is in place.

TOTAL FIRE BAN – WHAT IT MEANS
🔥 No fires outdoors
🔥 No wood or charcoal BBQs (gas/electric only)
🔧 No outdoor hot works (welding, grinding, cutting metal)
🚜 Avoid using equipment that may spark (mowers, slashers)
🚭 Dispose of ci******es responsibly - one spark is enough

⚠️ Penalties apply for breaches

🚒 Ring 000 immediately if a fire starts

Please take care.

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

17/12/2025

High Fire Danger Rating | Fire Permits Suspended - Thursday 18 December 2025

A return to hot conditions tomorrow will see the Fire Danger Rating be elevated back to High. As a result, all Fire Permits will be suspended from midnight tonight for 24 hours.

Pile burning and conducting any fires in the open except small cooking or heating fires in a permanently constructed fireplace are prohibited whilst fire permits are suspended.

If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

15/12/2025

09/12/2025

High Fire Danger Rating | Fire Permits Suspended - Tuesday 9 December 2025

Warm and dry conditions tomorrow will see the Fire Danger Rating be maintained at High. As a result, all Fire Permits remain suspended until 23:59 on Tuesday, 9 December.

Pile burning and conducting any fires in the open except small cooking or heating fires in a permanently constructed fireplace are prohibited whilst fire permits are suspended.

If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

Tomorrow Saturday 6th December the Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME, and a Total Fire Ban will be in place.

TOTAL FIRE BAN – WHAT IT MEANS
🔥 No fires outdoors
🔥 No wood or charcoal BBQs (gas/electric only)
🔧 No outdoor hot works (welding, grinding, cutting metal)
🚜 Avoid using equipment that may spark (mowers, slashers)
🚭 Dispose of ci******es responsibly - one spark is enough

⚠️ Penalties apply for breaches

🚒 Ring 000 immediately if a fire starts

Please take care.

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

26/11/2025

High Fire Danger Rating | Fire Permits Suspended - Thursday 27 November 2025

Due to ongoing dry and windy conditions, all Fire Permits remain suspended until 23:59 on Thursday 27 November.

Pile burning and conducting any fires in the open except small cooking or heating fires in a permanently constructed fireplace are prohibited whilst fire permits are suspended.

If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

25/11/2025

Tomorrow Wednesday 26th November the Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME, and a Total Fire Ban will be in place.

TOTAL FIRE BAN – WHAT IT MEANS
🔥 No fires outdoors
🔥 No wood or charcoal BBQs (gas/electric only)
🔧 No outdoor hot works (welding, grinding, cutting metal)
🚜 Avoid using equipment that may spark (mowers, slashers)
🚭 Dispose of ci******es responsibly - one spark is enough

⚠️ Penalties apply for breaches

🚒 Ring 000 immediately if a fire starts

Please take care.

Extreme Fire Danger Rating & Total Fire Ban Declared | Wednesday 26 November

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, with widespread areas of Extreme fire danger including for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas.

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all
fires without a fire truck in attendance to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

18/11/2025

High Fire Danger Rating | Fire Permits Suspended - Wednesday, 19 November 2025

The current permit suspension has been extended for a further 24 hours and will be in place until 23:59 on Wednesday night due to ongoing dry and windy conditions.

Pile burning and conducting any fires in the open except small cooking or heating fires in a permanently constructed fireplace are prohibited whilst fire permits are suspended.

If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

18/11/2025

High Fire Danger Rating | Fire Permits Suspended - Tuesday, 18 November 2025

The current permit suspension has been extended for a further 24 hours and will be in place until at least 23:59 on Tuesday night due to ongoing dry and windy conditions. The permit suspension may be extended further if forecast dry and warm conditions persist into Wednesday.

Pile burning and conducting any fires in the open except small cooking or heating fires in a permanently constructed fireplace are prohibited whilst fire permits are suspended.

If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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