29/09/2026
Our firefighters have been out today, helping our good friends at Orchard Hills Rural Fire Brigade to support a local landowner with pile burns.
👩🌾🔥 Safe pile burning is an important way to reduce fuel load on your property ahead of summer, but it’s important that it’s done safely. Make sure to follow the RFS Standards for Pile Burning (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/13323/Standards-for-Pile-Burning-V2.pdf)
📍🗓️ A reminder for Penrith City Council residents- the Bush Fire Danger Period starts this Thursday, 1st of October. After that, open burning is no longer covered by Council’s approval period (1 April to 30 September).
If you are still planning to burn before then:
• Check that you are eligible under Council’s Open Burning – Environmental Approval
• Notify your neighbours
• Notify the NSW RFS at least 24 hours before lighting up here: rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
And remember, always check the weather and confirm there isn’t a Total Fire Ban or EPA no-burn day enforced. If you are unsure, contact the Cumberland/Macarthur District RFS on (02) 4734 7777.