NSW RFS - Mulgoa Brigade

18/05/2026

14/05/2026

Smoke alarms, unlike wine, do not age well over time.

Did you know that most smoke alarms have a use-by date? Some modern smoke alarms have a life-span of up to ten years and may not have a battery to change, making it easy to forget how long since they’ve been installed.

Remember to regularly clean and test your alarms, and check the use-by date to help keep track of their age.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing mum’s at Mulgoa RFB!
We hope that you, and all the other mums out there have a fabulous day.
Thank you for everything that you do.

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, dedication and compassion of mums everywhere, but especially those in our family.

Across the state, thousands of mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers and aunties give their time to help protect their communities. Whether they're on the frontline or supporting behind the scenes their contributions are extraordinary.

Today, we thank them for all they do, not just as RFS members, but as leaders and role models in our brigades and communities.

04/05/2026

06/04/2026

PLANNING A BURN ON YOUR PROPERTY? YOU NEED TO NOTIFY.

☎️ There have been some questions raised around Pile Burning in the Penrith City Council LGA 🔥.

❌ No Burning during the Bush Fire Danger Period!

⚠️ Outside that time the basic requirements are:
- Only Dead & Dry Vegetation.
- Not bigger than 2m x 2m x 1.5m.
- Must notify neighbours 48hrs before.
- Must register at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
- Burning only between 8am – 6pm.

If notification is not made pile must be extinguished 🚒 💦

💻 When a resident makes notification at
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify they will receive a Notification number, starting with BN.

☎️ For further information, please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

04/04/2026

As daylight saving ends and we gain an extra hour, it’s a great opportunity to take a moment for home fire safety. It is important to check your smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly.

It’s crucial your home has working smoke alarms, as they provide an early warning and give you and your family valuable time to escape during a house fire.

With the cooler months approaching, please stay safe this winter. There are several simple steps you can take, such as creating a home escape plan, ensuring your smoke alarm is working and keeping all items at least a meter from the heater.

11/01/2026

Residents across the Cumberland/Macarthur District, including Campbelltown, Liverpool, Camden, Blacktown, Penrith and Fairfield, will have noticed smoke haze and the smell of smoke today.

The smoke is drifting into the Sydney basin due to southerly winds carrying smoke from bushfires currently burning in Victoria.

This photo was taken near Kentlyn where visibility was reported to be as low as 150m in low-lying areas of Campbelltown.

Only call 000 if you see an unattended fire, flames, or an immediate threat to life or property.

Smoke safety tips:
- Keep windows and doors closed
- Avoid outdoor activities if smoke is causing irritation
- Use air conditioning on recirculate
- Those with asthma or other respiratory conditions should follow their health management plans
- If symptoms such as severe shortness of breath occur, seek medical advice

NSW RFS continues to monitor conditions closely. We appreciate the community’s cooperation in helping keep emergency lines available for genuine emergencies.

Further information regarding NSW fires can be found at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.

Further information regarding VIC fires can be found at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or by calling the the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

Stay informed, stay safe, and thank you for your support.

09/01/2026

⚠️ FIRE DANGER RATING | SATURDAY, 10TH JANUARY 2026 - TOTAL FIRE BAN - EXTREME ⚠️

INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS OF MULGOA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Please like 👍 and share 📢 to help us spread the word to everyone in our community.

TOMORROW - Saturday, 10th January 2026 sees a TOTAL FIRE BAN being declared for the GREATER SYDNEY REGION, this encompasses MULGOA and surrounding areas.

The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) for tomorrow will be EXTREME.

Take action now to protect your life and property:

🟠 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.

🚒 Report fires without a fire truck in attendance to Triple Zero (000).
💻 For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

09/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 10 January, for Greater Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, Greater Hunter, Monaro Alpine, Southern and Central Ranges and the Southern Slopes. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.

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

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