Glenbrook/Lapstone Rural Fire Brigade

01/06/2026

Hi Everyone
Welcome to winter!
Just a reminder too to make sure that you test your smoke alarm now we are spending more time inside with our heating!
Stay safe 😊

Today, 1 June is Smoke Alarm Action Day, where we encourage everyone to test the smoke alarms in their homes.

Be smart and take part, the seconds you use to test your smoke alarm could be the seconds that save your life.

For more information or help with a free safety visit to your home, contact our friends at Fire and Rescue NSW. To request a free safety visit, check out their website: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

04/05/2026

Hi Everyone

You may have seen a large amount of smoke in the mountains in the past day or so. This is due to a Planned Hazard Reduction taking place in Bowen Mountain.

Our colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from the NSWRFS, are taking advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a planned hazard reduction burn from yesterday (Sunday) in the Bowen Mountain area.

Due to the size and complexity of the burn, operations may continue through to Tuesday the 5th of May (up to three days), depending on weather and conditions.

This burn is an important part of reducing risk and helping protect nearby communities ahead of the fire season and we appreciate the community’s support during this period.
What to expect:
▪️ Smoke in nearby areas, including periods of heavier smoke over Sunday and Monday
▪️ Firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft in the area
How you can help 🗣
▪️ Only report unattended fires to 000
▪️ If you’re sensitive to smoke, keep doors and windows closed (and bring pets inside if needed)
▪️ If you’re in the area or travelling on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions and follow any directions from firefighters

We’ll provide updates if conditions change.

Stay up to date via the Hazards Near Me app or online at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire.../hazard-reductions
or via information on park and track closures, keep up to date by visiting NPWS Blue Mountains Website.
🔥🚒🚁




NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command
NSW Rural Fire Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Fire and Rescue NSW
Blue Mountains Police Area Command
Blue Mountains City Council

07/04/2026

Hi Everyone
If you’re at the Royal Easter Show today come and say hello.
There’s a few Blue Mountains people at the the RFS stand.
😊

30/03/2026

Hello Everyone
Please note that there will be a Hazard Reduction taking place this week which may increase smoke in the area.

FUEL MANAGEMENT BURN NOTIFICATION | BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Crews from NPWS assisted by RFS will be undertaking an important Hazard Reduction (HR) burn commencing Wednesday 1 April 2026.

The HR will be in the Blue Mountains National Park, south of Woodford/Linden/Faulconbridge.

Smoke from this burn will be visible from across the Blue Mountains and Penrith LGAs. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.

Parts of Blue Mountains National Park will be closed until the area is deemed safe.

For more information on the HR please contact the local office on 02 4720 6200, [email protected]

Visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

For information on park and track closures, keep up to date by visiting NPWS Blue Mountains Website.

🔥🚒🚁



NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command
NSW Rural Fire Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Fire and Rescue NSW
Blue Mountains Police Area Command
Blue Mountains City Council
Blue Mountains Gazette

07/03/2026

Today we had a few of the team attend the Women and Girls in Rural Firefighting – Event Program in Leura, for a community information day focused on women and girls in rural firefighting. 🚒 👩‍🚒

This was also aligned with International Women’s Day.

We heard from 🔥 Deputy Commissioner Kelly Quandt AFSM who officially opened the event, and hosted by Trish Doyle MP.

We would like to thank our colleagues Blue Mountains District RFS for organising.

25/01/2026

We are down at Glenbrook Park supporting Lower Mountains Rotary with Australia Day.
Come and say hello 😊

19/01/2026

Hi Everyone

We will be out in the community next Monday 26th January 2026 supporting Lower Mountains Rotary Club with their Australia Day celebrations in Glenbrook Park.

Come visit us on the day and say hello to the team. 😀

11/01/2026

Good morning,
You may have noticed the smoke in the air today.
At present, there are no fires in the Blue Mountains.

💨 The Southerly change last night brought relief after days of hot temperatures however this morning we wake up to smoke within the Sydney basin.

📍This smoke is from Victoria and some larger fires down in the south of NSW.

🫵 Those with respiratory problems should activate their action plan as required

🫵 Only call Triple Zero (000) if you see actual fire not for smoke haze.

🫵Download the ‘Hazards Near Me’ App to stay up to date.

09/01/2026

Saturday 10th of January for the Greater Sydney Area including the Blue Mountains
Temperatures up to 43 Degrees
Relative Humidity down to 14%
Wind from the Northwest 35kph gusting to 45kph.
A Total Fire Ban is in place from midnight tonight.
The fire danger is Extreme.

09/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow, Saturday the 10th of January.
Follow the link for further details regarding Total Fire Bans.

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.