NSW RFS - Paterson Brigade

04/09/2026

Over the past few days, crews have responded to numerous escaped burns across the state. With elevated fire conditions forecast across the weekend, we are urging residents to take extra care when conducting your burns.

While fire agencies and land managers will be closely monitoring areas where hazard reduction burns have been conducted earlier this week, we are also asking landholders to closely monitor their own burns.

If you are in an area currently within its Bush Fire Danger Period, you must have a permit from your local brigade and notify your neighbours and the RFS at least 24 hours before conducting your burn.

Don’t put your community at risk. For more information on safe burning, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/safeburning

📸 NSW RFS - Moonee Brigade

04/09/2026

🚒🔥 Get to know the people behind the helmets in the Paterson Rural Fire Brigade 🔥🚒
Do you know Liane??? 

04/09/2026

It’s time again, for Get Ready Weekend!

Meet your local RFS brigade out the front of the Paterson School of Arts Hall on
• Friday 25th September: 3pm - 5pm and
• Saturday 26th September: 9am - 12pm
to learn how to prepare your home and family
for the bush fire season🏡🔥

03/09/2026

🔥 Fire Danger Rating – 3 September 2026: HIGH 🔥

🟡 There’s a heightened fire risk. If a fire starts, it could be harder to control, so make sure you’re prepared.

🟡Decide what you will do before a fire starts

🟡 The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas.

✅ Review your Bush Fire Survival Plan

📱 Download the Hazards Near Me app and set a watch zone:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Stay alert, stay safe, and know what you’ll do if a fire starts near you.

02/09/2026

REMINDER 🔥 - The Bush Fire Danger Period in the Lower Hunter District begins on 1st October 2026. (Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland & Port Stephens)
Until then please follow below-

✅ You are required to notify NSW RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours prior to burning.

🖥️ Submit your notification online here:
👉 www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

🔥 Don’t forget:
• A Fire Permit is required during the Bush Fire Danger Period
• Always burn safely and in suitable weather conditions

🚨 If a burn hasn’t been notified, it may be reported as a fire—resulting in crews being dispatched and possible penalties.

Thanks for doing the right thing and helping keep your community safe. ✅
fans

22/08/2026

🔥 PLANNED HAZARD REDUCTION BURN – CHADS CREEK ROAD AREA 🔥

Residents in and around Chads Creek Road, Halton area are advised that Eccleston Brigade and Gresford Rural Fire Brigade will be conducting a Hazard Reduction (HR) burn tomorrow.

Smoke may be visible in the area throughout the day. Please don’t be alarmed if you see smoke or fire activity — this is a planned operation.

Our crews will be working to reduce fuel loads and help protect the community in preparation for the upcoming bushfire season.

🚒 Thank you for your understanding and please take care around the area while crews are operating.

21/08/2026

🚒🔥 Get to know the people behind the helmets in the Paterson Rural Fire Brigade 🔥🚒
Do you know Daniel??? 

17/08/2026

16/08/2026

Members of the Paterson Rural Fire Brigade were out on the ground today conducting practical hands on training with Class A Firefighting Foam, drafting water using truck pumps & portable pumps 💦🔥
This training allows our volunteers to practice key operational skills, including:
🔹 Gauging & familiarisation of equipment for maximum water efficiency.
🔹 Applying foam blankets to suppress heat and stop re ignition.
🔹 Running pump setups under realistic conditions.

Over the coming months, our brigade will continue training and preparation to ensure our equipment, vehicles, and crews are 100% ready for the upcoming bushfire season. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

16/08/2026