NSW RFS - Shoalhaven Operational Support

05/05/2026

05/02/2026

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is the world’s largest volunteer fire service, made up of more than 69,000 dedicated volunteers right across NSW.RFS volunte...

08/01/2026

"A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, for the Eastern and Southern Riverina, Southern Slopes and Monaro Alpine areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger."

Source: NSW Rural Fire Service

08/01/2026

The large bush fire burning in Victoria near the border with NSW has generated its own thunderstorm. Lightning from this storm has been detected just west of Khancoban and smoke from the fire is drifting in an easterly direction towards Jindabyne and Cooma.

Source: NSW Incident Alerts

07/01/2026

The BoM has revised today’s fire danger rating due to changes in wind and humidity.

The fire danger rating today is HIGH.

A reminder that permits remain suspended through to Sunday. Report all fires to triple zero ‘000’. Temperatures and winds are forecast to increase over the coming days.

Download the ‘Hazards Near Me’ (NSW) app, set a watch zone and stay up-to-date with bush and grass fires.

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05/01/2026

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED AS FIRE DANGER SET TO INCREASE

Due to forecast temperatures reaching mid 30's to low 40's from Wednesday through to Saturday, driving fire danger conditions up, all fire permits have been suspended from midnight tonight through to this Sunday.

This means that anyone with an active pile burn must ensure that it is fully extinguished tonight. Due to the extreme temperatures and the risk of reignition, we are asking anyone who has conducted a pile burn in the past 4 weeks to re-check the site, turn it over and ensure that it is cold and safe. This should be repeated throughout the week to reduce the risk of reignition.

PREPARE NOW

Friday and Saturday are forecast to be our peak fire weather days. You should commence preparations now to ensure you reduce the risks posed by bush and grass fires.

Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for information.

HEAT WAVE CONDITIONS

Temperature recovery overnight will be minimal, increasing the risks posed by heat wave conditions. Stay hydrated, check on vulnerable family and neighbours and follow the advice given at www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/in-the-community/warnings/south-coast-heatwave-warning

08/12/2025

Understanding Back Burning.

08/12/2025

Today, our Brigade received a lovely letter from our District Office, along with a beautiful drawing created by the talented kids at Pelican Point Preschool. Thank you so much, little artists!