Burrawang Rural Fire Brigade

30/03/2026

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 in Burrawang.

HOWEVER - 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 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.

27/03/2026

It's chilly out there! ❄️

If you are lighting the fire for the first time this season - please pay extra attention, especially if you haven't had your chimney swept since last winter.

Incomplete combustion creates creosote in the chimney, which, if left to accumulate, can block the chimney and ignite 💥 - which is why it's so important to have your chimney checked and cleaned regularly.

16/01/2026

At approx. 0200 this morning Burrawang 2 responded to a car alight at the Sheepwash roundabout. An abandoned car was found alight and quickly extinguished with assistance from Robertson Rural Fire Brigade. A great response on a very wet evening.

09/01/2026

Tomorrow's (Sat 10/01) FDR has been upgraded to EXTREME. A Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) is in place from midnight tonight for 24hrs.

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.

Download the Hazards Near Me App to keep informed about fire activity.

08/01/2026

FDR for today has been upgraded to High. Permits suspended through to Sunday.

Fire Permits Suspended until Sunday 11 January

As the Fire Danger is forecast to increase over the coming days due to the heat wave conditions due to effect much of NSW, all fire permits are suspended until Sunday 11 January for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas.

Ensure that any piles are fully extinguished and are checked regularly given the extreme temperatures and risk of reignition. If you have been burning in recent weeks, re-check the site, turn it over and ensure that it is cold and safe.

Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

13/12/2025

We would love you to join us at the community Christmas party tomorrow, Sun 14th, where Burrawang 2 will have a very special guest on board. Party from 4pm with the Santa run to follow.

05/12/2025

EXTREME Fire Danger for tomorrow Sat 6th Dec. Total Fire Ban declared. It's a good reminder to go over your fire plan. If you see smoke or fire, call 000.

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

05/12/2025

With deteriorating fire conditions heading into tomorrow, we encourage you to pay attention to any Fire Danger Rating announcements with a potential extreme risk possible. Please keep an eye out for any forecast changes and if you see fire or smoke, please call 000.

04/12/2025

Just before midnight last night, Burrawang 2 received a call to a fire down Barrengarry. Joined by crews from Robertson and Moss Vale, a large pile burn was found alight and quickly extinguished. It is important to be aware of the FDR and any suspension of permits - or whether a total fire ban is in place - before lighting any piles during the bushfire season.

29/11/2025

Yesterday afternoon a crew on Burrawang 2 responded to reports of a bush fire on tourist rd. Powerlines brought down in the wind had sparked a fire along the road and into a deep gully. A considerable response, including air support, saw the fire brought under control. A great effort by all crews involved.

25/11/2025

FDR for Wednesday 26th Nov is EXTREME. A Total Fire Ban is in place.

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