Picton Rural Fire Brigade

24/12/2025

Santa is loaded up and on his way!

Keep an eye on his progress on the link below.

Visit Google Maps to check out my real-time location. With the Google Maps App you can share your location with friends and family too.

23/12/2025

Our favourite time of year is here!

From 12 o’clock today Picton Rural Fire Brigade will team up with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 421 Picton to take Santa on a tour of Picton with lollies for all the boys and girls (big and small!).

Times are indicative and will depend on crowd numbers. Keep an eye on our page for a Santa tracker from midday.

1️⃣ 12.00 pm Botanic Gardens Carpark
2️⃣ 1.00 pm Coles Carpark
3️⃣ 1.30 pm Picton RFS Station (Cnr Menangle St & Webster St)
4️⃣ 2.00 pm Stargard Estate
5️⃣ 2.15 pm Valley View Estate
6️⃣ 2.45 pm Nangarin Estate
7️⃣ 3.15 pm Wild Street Park
8️⃣ 3.45 pm Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre

05/12/2025

Extreme FDR & Total Fire Ban Declared for Saturday 6 December

Due to increasing temperatures and windy conditions forecast for tomorrow, the Fire Danger Rating has been raised to Extreme. As a result, a Total Fire Ban has also been declared from midnight tonight for 24 hours.

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.

Know what you will do if threatened by fire, review your Bush Fire Survival Plan and be ready to take immediate action. Report all fires without a fire truck in attendance to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans/total-fire-ban-rules

03/12/2025

Fire Permits Suspended until Sunday 7 December

Due to forecast hot, dry and windy conditions over the coming days, all Fire Permits have been suspended for the next 3 days commencing from midnight tonight. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate over the coming days with Saturday's Fire Danger Rating predicted to reach Extreme.

Pile burning and the conducting of any fires in the open, except small cooking or heating fires in a permanently constructed fireplace, are prohibited whilst fire permits are suspended.

If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

25/11/2025

Extreme Fire Danger Rating & Total Fire Ban Declared | Wednesday 26 November

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state, with widespread areas of Extreme fire danger including for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas.

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all
fires without a fire truck in attendance to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

21/10/2025

19/09/2025

Today is get ready weekend, we’re at the corner of Donald’s Range Rd and Top Ridge Rd Razorback from 9am till 1pm. We’re ready, are you fire ready?

Simple actions like clearing gutters, removing flammable debris from around your home and
trimming back overhanging trees can help protect against ember attack.

12/09/2025

Picton Rural Fire Service
Get Ready Weekend Street Meeting
Location: Donald’s Range Rd, Razorback
Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Come along to a friendly community catch-up with your local firefighters!

We’re here to help you
and your family get ready for the bushfire season.

Meet your
local fire crew Get tips on preparing your home and property Learn how to make a simple bushfire survival plan.

Ask questions about fire safety in your area A relaxed morning
to connect with neighbours
Bring your family, friends, and neighbours — everyone is welcome!

There’ll be plenty of time for questions, friendly chats, and practical advice.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Picton Rural Fire Service — Your safety is our priority

07/07/2025

Fire agencies and land managers have been working to develop a new Bush Fire Risk Management Plan for our area, to help protect people, properties and our way of life. The plan is now on public exhibition until 31 August.

You can view the draft plan and provide your feedback via this link - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/wollondilly-wingecarribee

18/04/2025

Planning on burning this Easter Long Weekend?

Here are a few tips and reminders for any residents that are planning a pile burn:
✅ Notify the RFS at least 24 hours prior to any burning via www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
✅ Notify all adjoining neighbours at least 24 hours prior to any burning activity
✅ Do you have approval from the local Council to undertake burning activities - contact your Council for more info
✅ Check weather conditions, like the forecast wind and temperature to ensure the fire will be able to remain under control. Don't light up unless it's safe to do so.
✅ Ensure you have a cleared area around any burn location and monitor it closely
✅ Once complete, extinguish the fire thoroughly and regularly monitor it

Whilst you're enjoying a relaxing Easter Long Weekend, we also want our Firefighters to enjoy a relaxing time as well and not need to attend careless or wreckless fires.

You may have been using fire on your property for years, but it's your responsibility to make sure you're using it safely. Heavy fines apply for the unsafe use of fire or if your fire escapes.

If the fire gets out of control for any reason, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

Wingecarribee Shire Council / Wollondilly Shire Council / Radio 2ST / ABC Illawarra