NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command

NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command This official NSW Rural Fire Service page for South Eastern Area Command.

GET READY WEEKEND, ARE YOU READY FOR BUSH FIRE. Get Ready Weekend is one of the NSW RFS’s biggest community preparedness...
03/09/2026

GET READY WEEKEND, ARE YOU READY FOR BUSH FIRE. Get Ready Weekend is one of the NSW RFS’s biggest community preparedness events of the year, and brigades across South Eastern Area Command are getting ready to welcome their communities.

Across our six Districts, NSW RFS volunteers will be hosting Get Ready Weekend events throughout September and spring, giving you the opportunity to meet your local brigade, ask questions and find out what you can do to better prepare yourself, your family and your property for the upcoming bush fire season.

🔥 Understand your local bush fire risk
🏡 Prepare your home and property
📋 Review or create your Bush Fire Survival Plan
📱 Know where to get reliable information during a fire
🚒 Talk directly with local NSW RFS members about preparing for the season ahead

Preparedness looks different for every property, household and community, and our members are here to help you be as prepared as possible. There are Get Ready Weekend events registered across our Area, with some brigades holding events on the official weekend and others throughout spring.

📍 Find your closest Get Ready Weekend event using the map below, mark the date and come along for a chat with your local NSW RFS members.

A conversation now could make a big difference when you need it most.

Find a Get Ready Weekend event near you: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/get-ready-weekend-2026

🔥 Bush Fire Danger Period – know what applies in your areaBush Fire Danger Period is beginning to come into effect acros...
21/08/2026

🔥 Bush Fire Danger Period – know what applies in your area

Bush Fire Danger Period is beginning to come into effect across parts of the NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command.

From 1 September, the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence in the:

📍 Shoalhaven District
📍 Far South Coast District

For residents in these areas, this means a Fire Permit is required before lighting a fire in the open, including permitted pile burns.

If you're planning to burn, remember that obtaining a permit is only part of your responsibility:

🔥 Check – Ensure your proposed burn meets the relevant requirements and can be conducted safely.
📝 Permit – Obtain the required Fire Permit on line here https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp during the Bush Fire Danger Period.
📱 Notify – Once you've identified suitable conditions, provide at least 24 hours' notice before lighting by notifying the NSW RFS https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp and notifying your adjoining neighbours.
🌦️ Monitor – Continue to monitor weather and fire conditions. A permit does not mean a burn should proceed if conditions are no longer suitable.

What about other parts of South Eastern Area Command? The Bush Fire Danger Period does not commence at the same time across all six of our Districts. Other Districts across the Area Command will enter the BFDP progressively over the coming months. Residents are encouraged to know the arrangements that apply in their local area, monitor upcoming changes and follow their local NSW RFS District page for information relevant to their community.

These requirements are in place to ensure planned burns are appropriately assessed and recorded, neighbours are aware of your intention to burn, and our communities remain safe.

👉 For information about Fire Permits, notification requirements, pile burning and the Bush Fire Danger Period, visit rfs.nsw.gov.au.

NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team
NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
Riverina Highlands RFS
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District

Today, AFAC News released the Bushfire Seasonal Outlook for Spring. NSW experienced unseasonably warm conditions over wi...
19/08/2026

Today, AFAC News released the Bushfire Seasonal Outlook for Spring. NSW experienced unseasonably warm conditions over winter, while rainfall has been variable. With parts of northern and south-eastern NSW receiving below-average rainfall, these areas are entering spring drier than usual.

Forecasts for early spring continue to point to below-average rainfall and unusually warm conditions with fuels expected to continue drying across NSW. The highest risk is expected to be in northern and south-eastern NSW, as these areas are already rapidly drying out. Forested areas in these regions are experiencing high fuel loads and are dense and well-connected, which is of particular concern.

While fire risk is expected to be elevated through early spring, rainfall prospects for late spring into early summer have shifted to a slightly wetter outlook, although some uncertainty remains.

If you live, work, or travel through bush fire-prone areas, ensure you are prepared. Review and discuss your bush fire survival plan so you know what to do if threatened by fire.

For more information, visit: www.afac.com.au/public-resources/seasonal-bushfire-outlook-spring-2026

As we move through the cooler months, many of our districts across the South Eastern Area Command are experiencing an in...
02/08/2026

As we move through the cooler months, many of our districts across the South Eastern Area Command are experiencing an increase in reports of private property burns that have not been notified and/or managed safely.

While burning vegetation can be an effective way to manage your property, it is important that landholders understand and meet their responsibilities before lighting a fire.

Before you light a burn pile, please remember to:
✅ Check whether you require a Fire Permit for your area. (If you are in Fire and Rescue District you require a permit from them all year round)
✅ Notify your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre with minimum 24hours notice, you can do this online at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
✅ Notify your neighbours before lighting your burn also with minimum 24 hours notice.
✅ Check weather conditions and continue to monitor.
✅ Keep the fire a manageable size and have water and equipment available.
✅ Never leave a fire unattended.
✅ Ensure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving the area, as embers can remain hot for many hours and reignite under changing conditions.

Taking a few extra steps before and after burning helps protect your property, your neighbours, our firefighters and the wider community.

For more information about permits, notifications and safe burning practices, visit: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
Riverina Highlands RFS
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George

📢 We Are Hiring! Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in your community? Here is your opp...
24/07/2026

📢 We Are Hiring! Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in your community? Here is your opportunity!

We're recruiting Mitigation Crew Members and Crew Leaders to join our South Eastern Area Command team, with opportunities available across:

📍 Batemans Bay📍 Bega📍 Cooma📍 Tumut

As a member of our Mitigation Crews, no two days are the same. You'll work across a range of activities that help reduce bush fire risk and strengthen community resilience, including:

✔️ Delivering hazard reduction works to reduce fuel loads
✔️Assisting vulnerable residents through the AIDER Program
✔️ Supporting emergency operations during bush fire and other incidents
✔️ Assist maintaining the fire trail network to improve firefighter access and community safety

Whether you're looking to start a career in emergency services or build on your existing experience, this is an opportunity to be part of a team committed to protecting communities across regional NSW.

What we offer:
Full-time ongoing employment, Competitive salary and superannuation, Paid training and ongoing professional development, Monthly Agreed Absence leave day, Fitness Passport, salary packaging, and other great employee benefits.

📅 Applications are now open and close Sunday 9 August 2026.

To learn more about the roles, watch the "Day in the Life" video, read the Candidate Information Guide and apply via:

🔗 I Work for NSW - https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/mitigation-crew-opportunities-south-eastern-area-command-591183

🔗 Careers @ RFS - https://careers.rfs.nsw.gov.au/jobs/mitigation-crew-opportunities-south-eastern-area-command-batemans-bay-nsw-australia-bega-cooma-tumut

Help us build safer, more resilient communities, join the team and make a difference.

NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
Riverina Highlands RFS
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team

This morning, a contingent of 26 NSW Rural Fire Service personnel departed Australia to support ongoing wildfire operati...
24/07/2026

This morning, a contingent of 26 NSW Rural Fire Service personnel departed Australia to support ongoing wildfire operations in the United States.

The NSW firefighters form part of a larger deployment of 74 personnel from across Australia and New Zealand. Over the next five weeks, they are expected to be assigned to wildfire incidents in the north-west region, where they will contribute their extensive experience and specialised skills in bush fire management.

We are especially proud to acknowledge the members from within the South Eastern Area who are part of this international deployment. Their commitment, professionalism and willingness to answer the call to assist beyond our borders reflects the very best of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

We wish all personnel a safe journey, a safe deployment and look forward to welcoming them home after what we know will be a valuable and rewarding experience.

Thank you for your continued service and commitment.

NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
Riverina Highlands RFS
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District

📌 Get Ready Weekend is Coming! Planning is already underway across the South Eastern Area Command as our districts and ...
17/07/2026

📌 Get Ready Weekend is Coming!

Planning is already underway across the South Eastern Area Command as our districts and local brigades prepare for this year's Get Ready Weekend. While the official event dates are still several weeks away, our volunteers are already hard at work organising local events to help our communities prepare for the upcoming bush fire season.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing details of events taking place across our Area Command, highlighting each district and the local brigades involved, so you can find an event near you.

Make sure you follow the South Eastern Area Command page as well as your local NSW RFS District and Brigade pages to stay up to date with event announcements, bush fire preparedness information and practical tips to help you and your family get ready before the fire season begins.

A little preparation now can make a big difference later.

We look forward to seeing you at a Get Ready Weekend event soon!

NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
Riverina Highlands RFS
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District

With winter well and truly underway and as temperatures continue to drop across the South East, many households are reac...
21/06/2026

With winter well and truly underway and as temperatures continue to drop across the South East, many households are reaching for heaters, electric blankets and fireplaces to stay warm.

A timely reminder to everyone to take a few simple precautions now to help keep your family safe this winter.

✅ Test your smoke alarms – a working smoke alarm provides critical early warning and can save lives.

✅ Keep heaters clear – maintain at least one metre of space between heaters and curtains, furniture, bedding and other combustible materials.

✅ Never dry clothes on or over heaters – this is a common cause of winter house fires.

✅ Avoid overloading power points and switch off appliances when they're not being used.

✅ Have a home escape plan – make sure everyone in the household knows what to do and where to go if a fire occurs.

A few minutes spent checking your smoke alarms and home heating equipment today could make all the difference tomorrow.

This winter, stay warm, stay prepared and stay fire safe.

NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
Riverina Highlands RFS
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District

On Saturday, specialist chainsaw operators from across South Eastern Area Command (SEAC) came together in the Southern T...
27/05/2026

On Saturday, specialist chainsaw operators from across South Eastern Area Command (SEAC) came together in the Southern Tablelands District to battle it out for the opportunity to represent SEAC at the NSW RFS State Championships Chainsaw Event later this year.

The competition put members through a range of challenging events testing precision, safety and technical capability, including tree felling, chainsaw maintenance and techniques, site safety and hazardous tree identification.

🏆 Results from the day:
Coming in first place, Dave Alexander – Shoalhaven District,
Scott Thornton – Riverina Highlands in second place,
Chris Strange – Shoalhaven District in third place and
Matt Jennings – Far South Coast District in fourth place.

Dave will now go on to represent SEAC at the NSW RFS State Championships in Dubbo this September, where he’ll face off against current reigning State Champion Richard Alley from Southern Tablelands District.

A huge congratulations to all competitors who showcased an exceptional level of professionalism, skill and operational capability throughout the competition. The results reflect the high standards of chainsaw operators we have across South Eastern Area Command and the significant commitment our members make to maintaining safe and effective operations.

Best of luck to Dave and Richard as they prepare to represent SEAC at the State Championships in Dubbo from 11–13 September. We’ll certainly be cheering them on!

NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team
Riverina Highlands RFS

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums across our communities and within the NSW Rural Fire Service. 🌸Today, we a...
09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums across our communities and within the NSW Rural Fire Service. 🌸

Today, we acknowledge and thank the mothers who dedicate so much of themselves, not only to their families, but also to supporting and protecting their communities through service.

Across the South Eastern Area Command, there are so many mums that play an important role in every part of our organisation and those that stand beside family members who serve, your contribution does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for the care, strength, resilience and commitment you show every day.

We hope today provides an opportunity to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the important role mothers and carers play in our lives.

Happy Mother’s Day. 💐

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