Cambewarra Rural Fire Brigade

04/09/2026

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – Saturday 5th September 2026

The Shoalhaven is forecast to experience HIGH fire danger conditions on Saturday 5th September 2026. As a result of the forecast all fire permits issued by the RFS have been suspended in the Shoalhaven for this time.

Windy and dry conditions will create a real fire risk across our landscape. It's incumbent upon all of us to be cautious with the use of fire.

ONE EMBER CAN END IT - Embers from a fire can spread quickly and quite a distance, putting communities well away from the main fire at risk.


Radio 2ST
ABC Illawarra
Shoalhaven City Council
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command
WIN News Illawarra
South Coast Register

04/09/2026

🚨🔥 Get Ready Weekend - Saturday 19th September 2025 🔥 🚨

Join us at the Cambewarra Rural Fire Brigade for our annual Get Ready Weekend - your chance to meet your local emergency services, get bushfire ready and enjoy a fun community day out!

🗓️ Date: Saturday 20th September
⏰ Time: 10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
📍 Location: 320 Princes Highway, Bomaderry - Next to Woolies

Meet your Local Heroes!
We are excited to have representatives from;

NSW RFS Trail Bikes
NSW RFS Raft Boat

What’s on the day:
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🍰 Baked goods
📕Bushfire preparation tips, and resources.

Bring the whole family along for a great day with your local heroes! Let’s work together to stay safe this fire season. 🔥

04/09/2026

PLEASE CHECK YOUR PILE BURNS - If you’ve conducted a pile burn or any other burning within the past month, please check the site today and make sure it is completely extinguished, with no remaining heat or signs of smouldering. Hot spots can remain buried for weeks and quickly flare up when exposed to stronger winds.

Winds are around and expected to strengthen heading into the weekend. One ember can end it. Embers can travel considerable distances and start new fires well away from the original burn site. Don’t assume it’s out, make sure it’s out.

A few minutes checking today could prevent a fire from escaping tomorrow. Please share this reminder with your neighbours, family and friends.


Shoalhaven City Council
ABC Illawarra
WIN News Illawarra
South Coast Register
Radio 2ST
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command

01/09/2026

24/08/2026

Bush Fire Danger Period commencing 1 September. 📅

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence in the Shoalhaven on Tuesday 1 September. From this date, anyone planning to conduct a pile burn or other permitted burn will need to ensure they have the appropriate Fire Permit before lighting.

A permit is only one part of the process. If you're planning a burn, remember:

✅ CHECK - Make sure your proposed burn meets the requirements for a safe and lawful burn. Check your pile, surrounding vegetation, available equipment, and other requirements before applying.

📝 PERMIT - During the Bush Fire Danger Period, obtain the required Fire Permit online here https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp before lighting your burn

📢 NOTIFY - Once you've identified suitable conditions and intend to proceed, you must provide at least 24 hours' notice before lighting:

Notify the NSW RFS online at https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp
Notify all adjoining neighbours of your intention to burn.

🔥 BURN SAFELY - Continue to monitor weather and fire conditions right up until you light.

Having a permit does not mean you should proceed if conditions are no longer suitable. These requirements help ensure proposed burns can be appropriately assessed, planned burns are recorded before ignition, neighbours know that smoke or fire may be visible.

There is plenty of information available on the NSW RFS website about Fire Permits, notification requirements, pile burn standards and preparing for a safe burn. Visit rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.

A little planning before you light goes a long way towards keeping our Shoalhaven communities safe.

07/08/2026

Good morning, Cambewarra Brigade is out and about today assisting landowners with pile burns in the Watersleigh area and also later today Browns Mountain road area.

If you see smoke in the vicinity no cause for alarm unless you see and an unattended fire in which case please call 000

17/07/2026

06/06/2026

At approximately 0130 this morning, the brigade, along with Kangaroo Valley Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 405 Nowra, and Hazmat, was called to a hazmat job at Budgong.

Upon arrival, the brigade found a fuel tanker, fully loaded with fuel, had come to grief attempting to cross Budgong Creek, ripping open the side of the trailer on the rock shelf. When attempting the hairpin turn, it became bogged and, sadly, dropped thousands of liters of fuel into the waterways. After some hard work, all agencies were able to stop the leak.

Once the area was declared safe, RFS crews stood down and left the job with the EPA and Hazmat crews in charge of the scene.

02/05/2026

HAZARD REDUCTION ADVICE | Bangalee

Pending ongoing suitable conditions, RFS firefighters will implement a hazard reduction on Scout Camp Rd Bangalee, commencing on Sunday the 3rd May.

Operations are due to commence mid-morning.

For further information about hazard reduction burns in your area visit the RFS website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or download the 'Hazards Near Me' app.

25/04/2026

🔥 BBQ is on and the snags are sizzling! 🔥

Come down to Bunnings South Nowra, grab yourself a sausage, and help support our local brigade. Every snag makes a difference — we’d love to see you there! 🌭🚒