NSW RFS - Lawson Brigade

16/04/2026

Permits suspended

🟨 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 (FDR)🟨
Tomorrow, Friday 17 April 2026.

No Total Fire Ban is in place but 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 are 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 continuing until midnight tomorrow night.

Keep up to date on incidents near you by downloading the Hazards Near Me app or visiting the website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

15/04/2026

Fire permits SUSPENDED.

🟨 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 (FDR)🟨
Tomorrow, Thursday 16 April 2026.

No Total Fire Ban is in place but 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 are 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 from midnight tonight until midnight tomorrow night.

Keep up to date on incidents near you by downloading the Hazards Near Me app or visiting the website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

02/04/2026

🔥 Wanting to light a fire this weekend?

Make sure you follow the rules for wherever you are this weekend ⬇️

For those in the Mid-Western Regional Council area:

🔥 The Bush Fire Danger Period is still in place meaning Fire Permits are still required for hazard reduction (including bonfires) and agricultural burns.

🔥Fire Permits are not required for fires for the purpose of cooking food, provided that:
✅ the fire is in a permanently constructed fireplace;
✅ at a site surrounded by ground that is cleared of all combustible materials for a distance of at least two metres all around;
✅ the fire is completely extinguished before leaving.

For much of our district, it is still very dry and it is not taking much for grass fires to take hold and risk threatening property. Please follow the rules so our volunteers can enjoy their weekend at home with their family and friends.

More information can be found here:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

If you’re travelling this weekend, be safe on our roads.

🐰🐣 Happy Easter to you and your families from the NSW RFS Cudgegong District 🚒

02/04/2026

🔥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 1𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 - 𝑪𝑼𝑫𝑮𝑬𝑮𝑶𝑵𝑮 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑪𝑻 🔥
Mid-Western Regional Council LGA

Permits are still required for any burning activities until midnight, 30 April 2026 and it is important that residents continue to take a cautious and well-prepared approach to burning activities.

🔥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 🔥
𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 1𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 - 𝑪𝑼𝑫𝑮𝑬𝑮𝑶𝑵𝑮 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑪𝑻
Mid-Western Regional Council LGA

Despite the easing of restrictions across much of the state, the Bush Fire Danger Period remains in place across the Mid-Western area due to areas of dry and increased fuel loads.

Fire permits are still required for any burning activities until midnight, 30 April 2026 and it is important that residents continue to take a cautious and well-prepared approach to burning activities.

Across the district, we have had four grass fires in the last week which had the potential to threaten property if it wasn’t for the quick response of RFS volunteers.

Residents planning to burn off can request a permit and notify their local brigade using the online tool at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or contact the Fire Control Centre on (02) 6370 9800.

Orana Mid-Western Police District Fire and Rescue NSW Station 312 Gulgong Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos

15/02/2026

Lawson Training Day - Sunday 15 February

We come together at least once per month for training and this month was a chance to familiarise ourselves with where everything is located on the trucks and what we need it for. We cleaned out the CAT 7 & the CAT 1, gave them a wash, and then talked about the training calendar for the year and what everyone’s goals were in terms of training.

As always, good banter was had, a bbq lunch, a sneaky coffee and an opportunity to forge lasting friendships and camaraderie with those you will need to depend on. Lawson brigade members are always up for a laugh, sharing of ideas and a cheeky jibe at each other. It’s the community we form that counts.

Being a brigade member comes in many forms of activity. Have you ever thought of joining? With the training calendar now out and the opportunity to undertake training, why not join and do something a little challenging but fun? Send us a message and we’ll let you know how.

01/02/2026

🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖
Monday, 2 February 2026 . 🟧

A Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) is in place from midnight tonight until midnight tomorrow night.

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.

With lightning ⚡️ across the district yesterday and more predicted for this afternoon, landowners need to check their properties.

A change this afternoon will thankfully bring a reprieve from the heat we’ve been experiencing but higher winds and lower humidity will push the fire danger rating into Extreme 🟧.

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

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

Real FM Mudgee 2MG Mudgee Mudgee Guardian Red Dirt Radio 87.6
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 312 Gulgong Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos

29/01/2026

🟨 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 (FDR)🟨
Tomorrow, Friday 30 January 2026.

No Total Fire Ban is in place but a reminder that 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 remain 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 until further notice.

In the coming days we might see thunderstorms 🌩️ across the region. This means that we have an increased chance of ignitions in the landscape which is a worry with it being so hot and dry. 🥵

If these do eventuate, it is important that landowners remain vigilant and monitor for any new fires. 🔥

Please make sure you have a Bush Fire Survival Plan and ensure your property is prepared if threatened by fire.

Keep up to date on incidents near you by downloading the Hazards Near Me app or visiting the website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

28/01/2026

Grass Fire - Spring Flat

Its not the type of day you want a call out. Extreme heat, dry conditions and no rain in sight. Due to the high fire danger rating, crews were prepped to be on hand if avilable if something was to start across the region.

At approximately 4pm Lawson brigade was paged to assist a fast running grass fire along with other neighbouring crews.

Airbase was also activated and there was a great turn out of airbase crew from Lawson and Cooyal to help fill the fixed wing on hand for today.

Luckily the fire was brought under control quickly and everyone got to go home early. Many hands really do make light work.

Thanks to everyone involved.

NSW RFS - Mullamuddy Brigade
NSW RFS - Mudgee Headquarters Brigade

25/01/2026

🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖
Monday, 26 January 2026 🇦🇺 . 🟧

A Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) is in place from midnight tonight until midnight tomorrow night.

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.

🌭A BBQ or pizza oven that uses solid fuel (e.g. wood, charcoal or heat beads) CANNOT be used and rules apply to use electric and gas BBQs.

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

We want you (and our members) to enjoy your Australia Day 🇦🇺

If celebrating, please do so with care, please stay cool and hydrated (and we mean with water 💧, especially if enjoying a few beverages 🥂🍻).
Look after each other and be safe on our roads!

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

🙏 Please do not be the fire risk in your community!

Real FM Mudgee 2MG Mudgee Mudgee Guardian mudgeeregion Red Dirt Radio 87.6 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 312 Gulgong Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos

22/01/2026

🥵 SCORCHER OF A WEEK AHEAD! 🥵

🟨 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 (FDR)🟨
today, Thursday 22 January 2026.

Today we are heading for a top of 34 degrees but by the weekend and early next week we are expected to reach the low 40’s.

No Total Fire Ban is in place but a reminder that 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 remain 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 until further notice.

Stay up to date with details on any current or new fires on the Hazards Near Me App or the website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

Call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire.