Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade

31/08/2026

Get Ready Weekend 2026 is almost here!

Meet your local Cherrybrook RFS brigade at Cherrybrook Fire Station (Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook) on the 19th of September from 10am. We’ll show you the practical steps you can take to keep your home and loved ones
safe.

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

It’s time again, for Get Ready Weekend this 19th and
20th of September, 2026.

Meet your local Cherrybrook RFS brigade at Cherrybrook Fire Station (Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook) on the 19th of September from 10am to learn how to prepare your home and family for the bush fire season.

26/07/2026

A national test of AusAlert is happening on Monday 27 July 2026 at around 2pm AEST. During the test, all compatible mobile devices in Australia will receive an alert at about the same time. ⚠️

The AusAlert national test will be a Critical Alert. This means you’ll receive it even if your device is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’. The alert may stay active for up to an hour.

AusAlert messages share important information, but they could make hidden safety devices easier to find.

If it’s not safe to receive the AusAlert national test on your devices:

⏰ Turn them off or put them in aeroplane mode at least one hour before the test.
📱 Keep them off or in aeroplane mode for 24 hours after the test.

Following the national test, if it’s not safe to receive AusAlerts on your hidden devices at any time, keep them turned off or in aeroplane mode until you need to use them.

If you’re concerned about your immediate safety, call 000.

If you have concerns for your safety and would like further advice or support, call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

For Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander services, call 13YARN (13 92 76).

11/07/2026

Out for a walk around Cherrybrook? Why not strolled past the Hartree Corner street library in Hartree Place and pick up a Bush Fire Survival Plan?

You can also pick up a treat for the doggo 🐶

Not walking that way? Then visit www.myfireplan.com.au to make your plan online in as little as five minutes.

Bravo to the residents of Hartree Place!

23/05/2026

Thank you Westleigh Rural Fire Brigade for your hospitality and putting together a fantastic training exercise

Today, members from Westleigh and other Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service brigades participated in a multi-brigade Breathing Apparatus training exercise in Thornleigh, focused on building capability in internal fire fighting and search techniques, overhaul operations, and property protection activities.

These types of exercises are physically demanding and highly realistic, helping our firefighters maintain the skills needed to operate safely and effectively in challenging environments.

Training like this is critical to maintaining operational readiness and ensuring our volunteers can continue protecting the community safely and professionally.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising and supporting the exercise, including our awesome community, along with all participating crews who gave up their time to continue developing their skills 🚒 🔥

17/04/2026

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN NOTICE 🔥
📍Location: Heckenberg Road, Ben Bullen Road, Colah Creek, Glenorie
🗓️ Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
🚒 Carried out by: NSW RFS

This 50ha hazard reduction burn will be undertaken by NSW RFS

Please be aware that smoke will be visible in the area and surrounding suburbs during the operation. Please call 000 (triple zero) if you see fire which is unattended by emergency services.

This planned burn is an important part of reducing bushfire risk in our community.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

10/04/2026

Smoke generated by the Hemers Road and Quarry Road hazard reduction burns at Dural is expected to settle into valley areas between Dural, Westleigh and Cherrybrook overnight.

and crews will continue operations overnight and into tomorrow. Fire activity and smoke are expected to remain visible across the area over the coming days and nights.

For further information on hazard reduction burns in your area, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr or download the Hazards Near Me app.

09/04/2026

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN NOTICE 🔥
📍 Location: Hemers and Quarry RD, Dural (Hornsby LGA)
📅 Date: Friday, 10th April 2026
🚒 Carried out by: NPWS and NSW RFS

This large hazard reduction burn will be jointly undertaken by NPWS and NSW RFS in the Hemers Rd and Quarry Rd area, in the Berowra Valley National Park Dural.
Please be aware that smoke will be visible in the area and surrounding suburbs during the operation.
This planned burn is an important part of reducing bushfire risk in our community.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Dural Rural Fire Brigade
Hornsby Shire Council
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

04/04/2026

As daylight saving ends and we gain an extra hour, it’s a great opportunity to take a moment for home fire safety. It is important to check your smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly and it’s a great time to change the battery in your smoke alarms.

It’s crucial your home has working smoke alarms, as they provide an early warning and give you and your family valuable time to escape during a house fire.

With the cooler months approaching, please stay safe this winter. There are several simple steps you can take, such as creating a home escape plan, ensuring your smoke alarm is working and keeping all items at least a meter from the heater.