NSW RFS - Cumberland Communications Brigade

24/04/2026

26/03/2026

Last night, our members went back to basics with a tabletop radio communications exercise.

Using clear and effective radio skills, crews worked together to “save Ashburg”, NSW RFS fictional training township. 📻

Simple skills done well make a big difference when the pressure is on.

10/01/2026

🔥 TOTAL FIRE BAN – EXTREME FIRE DANGER TODAY 🔥
📍 Penrith & Greater Sydney (Cumberland/Macarthur Districts)

🌡️ Temp: Around 42 °C
💨 Wind: Gusty NE winds up to 28 km/h
💧 Humidity: Very low
☀️ UV Index: Extreme – stay sun safe!

🚨 Fire Weather Warning in place. Conditions are hot, dry, and dangerous.
🔥 A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in effect – NO fires allowed outdoors.

📡 Cumberland Communications Update:
✅ Our volunteer brigades are on the radios and actively dispatching crews across Cumberland/Macarthur to keep our community safe.

What YOU can do:
✔️ Report any smoke or fire immediately – Triple Zero (000)
✔️ Avoid outdoor fires and activities that could spark flames
✔️ Stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbours
✔️ For full details, visit: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

🔥 Stay alert. Stay safe. Our volunteers are ready – are you? 🔥

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

01/01/2026

All the celebrations done and not sure what to do this weekend?

Why not use the time to prepare your home for a bushfire.

With the possibility of hot weather on the way next week, we’re likely to see an increased fire risk. Clearing gutters, trimming vegetation, and making a bushfire plan now can make a big difference later.

A little preparation today could help protect your home and family tomorrow.

26/11/2025

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Thursday 27 November, for the following areas:
- Greater Sydney Region
- Greater Hunter
- North Western
- Central Ranges

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, with areas of Extreme fire danger.

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 RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

25/11/2025

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November, for the following areas:

- Greater Sydney Region
- Illawarra/Shoalhaven
- Greater Hunter
- North Western
- Central Ranges
- Upper Central West Plains
- Lower Central West Plains
- Southern Slopes
- Northern Riverina
- Southern Riverina
- Eastern Riverina

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, with widespread areas of Extreme fire danger.

Catastrophic fire danger is also forecast for the Lower Central West Plains. These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire. For your survival, avoid being in bush and grass fire risk areas within this region tomorrow.

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 RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

21/10/2025

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday 22 October, for the Greater Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Greater Hunter, Upper Central West Plains and North Western areas.

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, increasing the fire danger. 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

30/09/2025

Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning in most NSW Local Government Areas.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and reduces the danger to you, your property and the community.

Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Along with having the required fire permits, you need to notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

20/09/2025