Davidson Rural Fire Brigade

11/04/2026

🚨The Davidson / Cascades Hazard Reduction burn has been postponed tomorrow due to an updated forecast with gusty winds.🚨

Smoke may still impact residual areas tomorrow from the burns conducted today in the Hills District & Hornsby.

Due to a revised forecast, a decision has been made to postpone the Cascade East hazard reduction burn at Davidson until Tuesday. This is due to forecast winds falling outside the prescribed conditions for the burn.

Thank you for your understanding. We will continue to closely monitor conditions for any opportunity to safely conduct this important work.

Northern Beaches Advocate Manly Observer

10/04/2026

🚨 🔥 DAVIDSON HAZARD REDUCTION BURN - STARTING SUNDAY 12TH APRIL - CASCADES EAST🚨

This weekend starting SUNDAY, firefighters from RFS & NPWS will be carrying out a planned hazard reduction burn in the Garigal National Park near Davidson.
This burn is being conducted to help reduce the risk of future bushfires impacting the Davidson, Belrose and St Ives communities.

What to Expect:
• Burning will begin on Sunday and continue through Monday.
• A helicopter will be operating in the area at times.
• Residual smoke is likely to rise from the burn area across the week.

Firefighters will be operating from local streets including, Mathews Street, Govett Place, Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive, Vincent Place and Furber Place.

For Residents:
• Keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke from entering your home.
• Bring washing indoors to avoid smoke exposure.
• Remove washing from clotheslines
• Ensure pets have a protected area
• Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up, turn headlights on
• Sightseers must keep away from burns for their own safety
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice.

Numerous tracks and trails will be closed in the area including:
Cascades Trail , Carroll Trig Trail, Middle Harbour Creek Track, Frenchs Creek Track
Governor Phillip Track along with all informal tracks and trails close to the burn area.
Trails will remain closed for several days after the burn until assessed as safe.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep the community safe.

For more information visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

03/04/2026

🚨 EASTER EGG HUNT CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER 🥚 🐰 🚨

Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we've made the difficult call to cancel today's Easter Egg Hunt. It wont be much fun in the rain & wind. We hope to see you next Easter, and at our next community event the Annual Christmas Lights.

Have a Happy Easter & holiday!

30/03/2026

🚨 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER 🥚 🐰 🚨

Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we've made the difficult call to cancel today's Easter Egg Hunt. It wont be much fun in the rain & wind. We hope to see you next Easter, and at our next community event the Annual Christmas Lights.

Have a Happy Easter & holiday

19/03/2026

This week we proudly celebrate 18 Davidson Rural Fire Brigade Members for their service and contribution to the NSWRFS and the community. Each person has made significant contributions as brigade members and through various leadership & operational roles over their years of service.

RFS LONG SERVICE MEDAL (10 years)
Fire Fighter Benjamin Lyons
Fire Fighter Blake Dutton
Fire Fighter Brian Flinn
Fire Fighter Chris Chapman
Fire Fighter Dane Bolton
Deputy Captain Darren Hill
Deputy Captain James McCutcheon
Fire Fighter Joseph Montague
Deputy Captain Richard Stewart
Fire Fighter Robert Lumsden
Deputy Captain Wayne Stanley

RFS LONG SERVICE MEDAL - 1st Clasp (20 years)
Fire Fighter Nicholas Chapple
Fire Fighter Rosemary Neal
Fire Fighter Samantha Dolan

RFS LONG SERVICE MEDAL - 2nd Clasp (30 years)
Fire Fighter Colin Brooker
Fire Fighter Matt Creagh
Fire Fighter Paul Honour
Deputy Captain Trent Dowling

Please join us in congratulating all our recipients! 🎖️🎉👏

(📸 Captain Matt Wilson - Ceremony 17th March, Northern Beaches Headquarters Station)

30/01/2026

Our crews attended this car fire today - thankfully there were no reported injuries from the occupants.

A utility that slipped backwards into the water at the Davidson Park boat ramp caught fire.

09/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban is in place today, Saturday 10th January, across many parts of NSW & the Greater Sydney Area, including the Northern Beaches. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

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

08/01/2026

This morning, four Davidson Fire Fighters — Darren, Luka, Peter and Andrew — departed Sydney Airport for Victoria, where they will be deployed in CFA trucks across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, returning home on Monday.

With weather conditions forecast to be potentially catastrophic in parts of Victoria this weekend, our thoughts are with the crew as they undertake this important work alongside our colleagues from the CFA. We look forward to welcoming them home safely on Monday.

Challenging conditions are also expected across NSW and the Greater Sydney area this weekend, with hot and windy weather forecast and temperatures reaching the 40s on Saturday.

👉 Now is a timely reminder to finalise your Bush Fire Survival Plan if you haven’t already. Ensure you and your family know what to do should a fire start near you.

Stay safe this weekend. 🙏

09/12/2025

The smoke we’re experiencing locally is from fires in the Upper Hunter and Bulahdelah areas and should clear as the day warms up.

08/12/2025

It’s Xmas lights time! Come on down and say hi !👋 🎄🎅🚒