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Kenthurst RFS is a volunteer brigade serving the community of Kenthurst and surrounding areas. This page is not monitored 24/7.

To report a fire or other emergency, call 000. For all non-urgent inquiries, message us and we'll respond as soon as possible. This page is dedicated to the residents of Kenthurst and the members of the Kenthurst Rural Fire Service. We would like to share with you some of the exciting things we do as volunteers, let you know what we are doing in the community and how much fun we have! If you have any photos you would like us to share, please send us a message

25/10/2026

🚨𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 & 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 🚨

On Saturday, we had crews responded to 3 separate fire calls across our area.

While 1 property owner had a valid permit and met all safety conditions, 2 of those calls were illegal pile burns that required full extinguishment. Over the last 2 weeks, Kenthurst members have now attended 4 illegal pile burns.

🔴 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝
We are in the Bush Fire Danger Period. Warm temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation significantly increase the risk of rapid, uncontrollable wildfires.

The permit system ensures burns are conducted safely under controlled conditions to protect your home, family, and our community.

If you are planning any burning activities on your property, take note of the following:

✔️ Fire Permits are MANDATORY: A permit is required for burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period in RFS districts, and at all times in Fire and Rescue NSW districts statewide.

Permits are FREE & Easy to Get:
🔺 In an RFS District? Apply online via the NSW RFS website.
🔺 In a Fire & Rescue NSW District? Apply via the Fire and Rescue NSW website.

✔️ Always Notify Before Lighting Up: Even with a permit, you MUST notify the RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours prior to lighting up. Submit your burn notification online.

✔️ What Can You Burn? You can ONLY burn natural vegetation grown on your property. This does NOT include hardwoods, fence posts, treated timber, or building materials.

❗️ Heavy Penalties Apply: Failing to secure a permit, burning unapproved materials, or ignoring weather related bans carries serious fines.

🔗 Apply for a permit and log your burn notification here:
• NSW RFS: https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp
• Fire and Rescue NSW: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=200

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For more information:

💻 Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

📞 Call the Bush Fire Information Line 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)

📲 Download the free smart device application ‘Hazards Near Me”

19/10/2026

📢 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬, 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐐&𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐅𝐒 🔥

19/10/2026

📢 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬, 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐐&𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐅𝐒 🔥

It has been more than six years since Australia’s last major bush fire season made headlines around the world. Population growth, and new developments have transformed our surrounding area. But while our streets look different, the bush fire threat in our local gullies and landscape remains unchanged, especially with El Niño conditions established and forecasts indicating warmer, drier weather ahead.

To help our community prepare, The Hills District RFS and The Hills Shire Council are rolling out the Four Weeks to Fire Ready online program alongside a series of community meetings delivered across high bush fire risk areas within The Hills.

𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈:
📅 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: Thursday, 29th October
⏰ 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 7:00 PM
📍 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Kenthurst Public School

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓:

📊 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒌: Get clear information about local bush fire hazards across Kenthurst, Box Hill, North Kellyville, Annangrove, and surrounding areas.
🔥 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒔: Discuss likely bush fire scenarios specific to our immediate landscape.
🚗 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔: Learn local evacuation considerations and practical steps to finalise your Bush Fire Survival Plan.
🗣️ 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑸&𝑨: Ask questions and discuss local concerns directly in an open forum.
👨‍🚒 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒔: Connect with your local RFS volunteers and brigade members.

Protecting our neighbourhood starts with preparation. Drop in, ask questions, and ensure your family has a plan before threat levels escalate.

👇 Tag a neighbour or share this post to help spread the word across our community.

11/10/2026

🚫 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗡 🚫
🟧EXTREME FIRE DANGER🟧
- Today, 12th October -

A Total Fire Ban is in place today,, Monday 12th October. The Greater Sydney Region is forecast to experience Extreme Fire Danger with hot, dry and windy conditions.

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Be ready to act. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

🔸These are dangerous fire conditions.
🔸Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.
🔸If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
🔸Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.

🚫TOTAL FIRE BAN RULES🚫

➡️ No fires during a Total Fire Ban

➡️ 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.

➡️ General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.

➡️ The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property.

❗️Reminder❗️

✅ Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration.

✅ Avoid Prolonged Outdoor Activities - especially during the hottest part of the day. Seek shade and take regular breaks if you need to be outside.

✅ Slip, Slop, Slap – Protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing.

✅ Check on Others – Look out for vulnerable people in our community, including elderly neighbours or those with health conditions.

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For more information:

💻 Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

📞 Call the Bush Fire Information Line 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)

📲 Download the free smart device application ‘Hazards Near Me”

11/10/2026

🔥𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞
A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire, even if you leave early. This week’s challenge is about taking simple steps around your property to reduce risk.

Swipe through the 5 key actions:
🌳 Trim overhanging trees and shrubs
🌱 Mow the grass and remove cuttings
🍂 Clear away material that can burn around your home
🧹 Clean leaves and debris from your gutters
🚿 Check and prepare a sturdy hose or hoses

Every small step makes your home safer this bush fire season.

Haven’t joined the challenge yet?
Sign up today to receive your step-by-step guide: 4weeks2fireready.com.au

11/10/2026

✅ 𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐝 𝐇𝐑 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Annangrove Rural Fire Brigade, Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade, Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade, Round Corner Rural Fire Brigade as well as The Hills Rural Fire Control Centre, for assisting with the recent Porters Rd HR hose retrieval.

It was an enormous job, the amount of hoses and fittings deployed was truly staggering, and we couldn't have done it without you. We are extremely grateful for your incredible support.

Thank you. ☺️

11/10/2026

🚫 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗡 🚫
🟧EXTREME FIRE DANGER🟧
- Monday 12th October -

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 12th October. The Greater Sydney Region is forecast to experience Extreme Fire Danger with hot, dry and windy conditions.

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Be ready to act. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

🔸These are dangerous fire conditions.
🔸Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.
🔸If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
🔸Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.

🚫TOTAL FIRE BAN RULES🚫

➡️ No fires during a Total Fire Ban

➡️ 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.

➡️ General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.

➡️ The NSW RFS strongly recommends you reconsider activities such as such using a tractor or slashing, to help reduce the chance of a fire starting on your property.

❗️Reminder❗️

✅ Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration.

✅ Avoid Prolonged Outdoor Activities - especially during the hottest part of the day. Seek shade and take regular breaks if you need to be outside.

✅ Slip, Slop, Slap – Protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing.

✅ Check on Others – Look out for vulnerable people in our community, including elderly neighbours or those with health conditions.

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For more information:

💻 Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

📞 Call the Bush Fire Information Line 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)

📲 Download the free smart device application ‘Hazards Near Me”

08/10/2026

🔥𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞
Spring in The Hills with gardens in bloom is the perfect time to get your home and garden ready for bush fire season.

A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire, even if you leave early. The good news is, it only takes a few simple steps to make a big difference.

This week in the Four Weeks to Fire Ready Challenge, we’ll guide you through 5 easy ways to prepare your property.

Not signed up yet? Join today and get the full step-by-step guide straight to your inbox.

Sign up here: 4weeks2fireready.com.au

07/10/2026

✅ 𝐑𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 - 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭
The post-burn assessment and mop-up operations following the recent RFS hazard reduction burn are now complete.

All temporary closure signs along local fire trails and bushland access points have been removed, and the area is once again open to the public.

❗️REMINDER
• Stay on designated trails: Some burnt logs, tree stumps, and ash beds off the main paths may still hold residual heat or remain structurally weak.
• Watch for falling debris: Overhanging limbs or hollowed trunks can drop unexpectedly, especially during windy conditions.
• Report hazards: If you spot immediate safety hazards, please report them to Triple Zero (000).

Thank you to the Kenthurst community for your patience and cooperation while our volunteer crews worked to safely complete this hazard reduction work.

Address

1 Porters Road
Kenthurst, NSW
2156

Telephone

+61296542155

Website

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-survival-plan

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