Inverell Rural Fire Brigade

07/09/2026

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – MONDAY 7th September until MONDAY 14th September
due to the forecast High Fire Danger.

All fire permits in Inverell LGA are suspended from midnight today until Midnight Monday morning.

This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions.

If you currently hold a fire permit, you are unable to light new fires or stoke up existing fires during the suspension period. Please ensure any planned burns or activities requiring a permit are postponed.

Failure in complying with this suspension WILL result in heavy fines.

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – MONDAY 7th September until MONDAY 14th September
due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits in Inverell & Tentrerfield LGA's are suspended from midnight today until Midnight Monday morning.
This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions.
If you currently hold a fire permit, you are unable to light new fires or stoke up existing fires during the suspension period. Please ensure any planned burns or activities requiring a permit are postponed.
Failure in complying with this suspension WILL result in heavy fines.

02/09/2026

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED
THURSDAY 3rd September until MONDAY 7th September

Due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits in Inverell LGA are suspended from midnight today until Midnight Monday morning.

This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions.

If you currently hold a fire permit, you are unable to light new fires or stoke up existing fires during the suspension period. Please ensure any planned burns or activities requiring a permit are postponed.

Failure in complying with this suspension WILL result in heavy fines.

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – THURSDAY 3rd September until MONDAY 7th September
due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits in Inverell, Tentrerfield and Glen Innes LGA's are suspended from midnight today until Midnight Monday morning.
This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions.
If you currently hold a fire permit, you are unable to light new fires or stoke up existing fires during the suspension period. Please ensure any planned burns or activities requiring a permit are postponed.
Failure in complying with this suspension WILL result in heavy fines.

02/09/2026

Posting links to the online Fire Permit Application Portal again.

https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp...

-It would be in your interest to create an account to facilitate and track future applications and notifications etc.

https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp...

-You are still required to notify neighbours and RFS 24hrs prior to lighting the fire. Can be done online,

https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp... or by dialling the number on the permit. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

As always, we are here to help. Please reach out if you get stuck.
Paper permits can still be issued, but we are strongly encouraging the use of the online service.
Our FPOs are here to help if you have any trouble.

31/07/2026

Hazard Reduction Burns - Tingha

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURNS – TINGHA 🔥

The NSW Rural Fire Service will be conducting multiple hazard reduction burns around the village of Tingha from Monday 3 August through to Friday 7 August.

RFS crews will be onsite each day, with burning activities subject to suitable weather and operational conditions.

Residents may notice smoke in and around Tingha throughout the week. To help reduce smoke impacts, residents are encouraged to:

Keep doors and windows closed.
Remove washing from outdoor clotheslines.
Keep pets in a protected area where possible.
If driving through smoke, slow down, switch on headlights and follow directions from crews.

People with asthma or respiratory conditions should take additional precautions and follow their health management plans.

These burns form part of ongoing work to reduce bush fire risk and better protect the Tingha community ahead of the coming fire season.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important work is undertaken. 🚒🔥

31/07/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period for Inverell LGA starts tomorrow, August 1st 2026.

Don't get caught off guard, get your property ready now and help keep our community safe.

• Make a Bush Fire Survival Plan
• Prepare your property now
• A Fire Permit is required during the BFDP
• Notify your neighbours and the Fire Control Centre at least 24 hours before lighting up

For more information visit:www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

Bush Fire Danger Period Starts Tomorrow

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) commences tomorrow, 1st August 2026 for the Tenterfield, Inverell and Glen Innes Severn LGAs.

✅ Make a Bush Fire Survival Plan
✅ Prepare your property now
✅ A Fire Permit is required during the BFDP
✅ Notify your neighbours and the Fire Control Centre at least 24 hours before lighting up

Don't wait until it's too late. Get prepared now and help keep our community safe this fire season.

For more information visit: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

20/07/2026

Copeton Dam Training exercise
This weekend 24th to 26th July

🔥 Community Notice | Copeton Dam Training Exercise 🔥

This weekend (24-26/7/26), the RFS will be conducting hazard reduction and firefighter training activities at Copeton Dam.

If you’re visiting the area, there’s no need to be alarmed if you see fire trucks, smoke or firefighting activity. This is a planned exercise designed to build skills while reducing bush fire risk.

A few things to keep in mind:
🚒 Please give fire appliances and emergency vehicles plenty of room to operate.
🌫️ The park will remain open; however, if you have asthma or a respiratory condition, we recommend avoiding the immediate area as smoke may affect you.
🚧 Please don’t enter the training area or interfere with operations.
🔥 You may notice fire burning without firefighters immediately beside it at times. Please be assured crews will remain on site throughout the weekend, continuously monitoring conditions and managing the burn safely.

Thank you for your patience and support as we train together to better protect our communities.

Bingara NSW RFS BrigadeGwydir Shire Council The Gwydir News

28/06/2026

Thursday the 25th of June was a busy but rewarding day for the Inverell Rural Fire Brigade.

Firstly, we'd like to congratulate Shae, who successfully completed her MR Drivers Licence through the NSW Rural Fire Service. Well done Shae! Your dedication to developing your skills helps strengthen not only our brigade but the community we serve.

Not long after, our members responded to a grass fire on Brissett Street with Elsmore Rural Fire Brigade to support Fire & Rescue NSW Station 331 Inverell. Thanks to the quick response and excellent teamwork between agencies, crews worked swiftly to bring the fire under control and minimise its impact.
While crews were still working at that incident, two of our appliances were redirected to respond to a second fire out of town, making for a busy day for our volunteers.

Days like Thursday highlight the importance of well-trained volunteers and the strong partnerships between our emergency services. Whether it's protecting homes, businesses or supporting neighbouring brigades, we're proud to serve the Inverell community.

If you've ever thought about becoming a volunteer firefighter, now is a great time. No previous experience is needed, just a willingness to learn, work as part of a team, and give back to your community.

Interested? Send us a message or drop into the station for a chat (6:30PM every Monday). We'd love to have you on board!

21/04/2026

This afternoon Inverell responded to a Bush fire on Thunderbolts way, Bundarra.
The crew worked alongside our neighbouring brigades to defend property's in the area and work toward containg the fire.

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

Tuesday 7th April
Inverell Rural Fire Brigade currently has crews on scene of a bushfire that is burning near Tingha. Our crews have been busy this afternoon alongside our neighbouring brigades working to contain the fire and protect multiple properties in the area.
Crews remain on scene to continue to work and strengthen containment lines alongside Elsmore Rural Fire Brigade Gilgai RFB, NSW RFS - Tingha Brigade, Tenterden RFB, Guyra RFB.