NSW RFS - Gladstone Brigade

06/09/2026

Fifes creek Rd dangerous tree removal, got to love heavy plant

06/09/2026

Fifes creek Rd September 2026

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Yesterday morning Gladstone 7 responded to a bushfire at Fifes creek Rd Bellbrook with other crews from the Kempsey district. They faced challenging weather conditions with high winds making it hard to predict, they had air support which helped a great deal. At 3:30pm Gladstone one with Eungai and Scott’s Head attended to commence a swing shift and to do a vehicle change with Gladstone 7 the was also support from a strike team out of Port Macquarie.
Gladstone 1 and crews will be back at it today.

04/09/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 5 September for the Greater Sydney Region, with Extreme fire danger forecast.

Warm, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, with much of northeast NSW experiencing High fire danger.

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

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

02/09/2026

Yesterday Gladstone 1 responded to a bush fire at McCoys creek Rd Moparrabah with Crescent Head 7, Eungai 1, Temagog 1 and 7, Dondingalong 9 and Mooneba 7, they conducted back burning operations into the night and got heavy plant in to build containment lines. The crew from Gladstone 1 will be back out there today with other RFS crews. This is just the start of the 26/27 fire season so please make sure your properties have plenty of access for our trucks.

01/09/2026

🔥 Bush Fire Danger Period Commences Today 🔥

The Bush Fire Danger Period is now in effect across the Kempsey and Nambucca Local Government Areas. As we move into spring and warmer conditions begin to develop, now is the time to prepare your home, property and family for the bush fire season ahead.

Being prepared doesn't have to be complicated. Simple actions such as clearing leaves from gutters, mowing long grass, removing flammable materials from around your home and making sure hoses can reach all sides of your property can make a real difference if a fire occurs.

Have a conversation with your family and make sure everyone knows what they will do if a bush fire threatens. If you haven't already, take the time to create or review your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

Remember, from today a Fire Permit is required before lighting fires in the open during the Bush Fire Danger Period, including for hazard reduction burning. Residents must also notify neighbours and local fire authorities at least 24 hours before lighting up.

For information about permits, preparing your property and developing a Bush Fire Survival Plan, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Together, we can all play our part in making the Lower North Coast safer this fire season. 🚒

23/08/2026

Plough firebreaks around each paddock boundary to prevent the spread of fire.