NSW RFS - Fivebough/Stony Point Brigade

10/05/2026

29/04/2026

Rural Fire Service NSW crews were called to Stahmann Webster Farm on Colinroobie Road at Leeton. https://www.irrigator.com.au/story/9235861/riverina-farmer-and-walnut-operation-lose-machinery-in-leeton-fire/

25/04/2026

Today, we stop to remember those that have fallen and those that are still serving our great nation today.

Lest we Forget

Thankyou to the Leeton RSL Sub Branch for allowing us again to help by handing out rosemary, pamphlets and collecting donations on behalf of your branch. 

Thankyou to our members for coming and volunteering your time with your families at both the dawn and the morning march, such a fantastic turn out and beautiful to see!

24/04/2026

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them"

Lest we Forget

20/04/2026

ANZAC Day Buffet Lunch from 11am

04/04/2026

What another fantastic year at the Leeton Sunrice Festival!!🚒🚨

For those that noticed the black ribbon on our trucks, we laid to rest a trucking local Royce Teerman earlier in the week, this was a mark of respect from our captain Scott Grigg and crew. May he rest in piece.

13/03/2026

🔥 FIRE SAFETY REMINDER FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS 🔥

Recent incidents have highlighted the importance of using fire safely and legally. Over the past few weeks, crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service have responded to several fires started by activities such as driving vehicles, welding and using angle grinders in long dry grass without firefighting equipment. In one case, a fire spread rapidly and nearly resulted in the loss of a home.

This week, another incident involved a landholder conducting a burn-off without a required fire permit.

⚠️ Under the Rural Fires Act 1997, activities that may cause a fire must be carried out safely, and a fire permit is required for burning during the Bush Fire Danger Period.

In each of these recent incidents, the persons responsible were issued Penalty Infringement Notices ranging from $660 to $1,100.

✅ Please take precautions when using equipment that produces sparks.
✅ Always check local conditions and restrictions.
✅ Obtain a fire permit before conducting any burn-offs.
✅ Notify all neighbours and the RFS 24 hours prior to burning off.

These rules exist to protect lives, homes, and our community. If you see fire that is unattended or out of control, call 000 immediately.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe. 🚒

📸 The Daily Advertiser

27/02/2026

🔥 Permit Burn Time Update – MIA District 🔥

The NSW RFS MIA District has updated Fire Permit burn times.

🗓 From Monday 2 March 2026, permitted burns can now start from 12:00 noon (instead of 4:00 pm).

❗Important: If you currently hold a Fire Permit that lists a 4:00 pm start time, you will need to apply for a new permit to be able to commence burning at 12:00 noon.

⏰ Fires must still be out by midnight
🚫 No burning of timber, logs, stumps or piles
📲 Burn notifications are still required
⚠️ All permit conditions must be followed

Permits remain subject to weather conditions and may be suspended during higher fire danger.

Before you burn:
✔ Check the forecast
✔ Notify neighbours (24hrs prior)
✔ Have firefighting equipment ready
✔ Notify RFS online (24hrs prior)

Questions? Contact the MIA District Office on 02 6966 7800 or visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

25/02/2026

🔥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 🔥

From Sunday 1 March, fire permits will be available for residents within the Coolamon, Wagga Wagga, Lockhart and Junee LGAs.

If you’re planning to burn, please make sure you understand and comply with the permit conditions:

✅ No burning before 2pm
✅ Fires must be fully extinguished before being left unattended
✅ A 3 metre fire break must be in place around the burn
✅ A minimum of 2 fire units, each with at least 1,000 litres of water, must be on site
✅ No burning of timber

These conditions are in place to help protect our communities, our volunteers, and your property.

To apply for a permit and submit your notification, please use the NSW RFS online Fire Permit & Notification Portal:
👉 https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

If you need to conduct a burn, apply early and ensure you’re properly prepared before lighting up.

Let’s work together to keep our region safe. 🔥