Springside Rural Fire Service

30/09/2025

21/09/2025

A great day was had by volunteers and visitors at our Get Ready Day today. Among others, we had four generations from one family visit today, all of them having a turn on the end of the hose.

The Springside merchandise and Get Ready literature available from the RFS was very popular as well.

Thank you to all who attended and all the Springside members who helped make the day a success!

20/09/2025

Springside Rural Fire Service are holding our Get Ready Day on Sunday 21 September 2025.

We'll have packs to help you prepare your family, home and property for the coming fire season as well as some fun things for the kids.

Pop into the station on Orchard Road, Springside between 11.00am and 2.00pm for a chat and to share in our BBQ.

31/03/2025

A Fire Permit is required for burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period in Rural Fire districts and at all times in Fire and Rescue districts around the state. Fire Permits help ensure fire is used safely and minimise the danger to you, your property and the community. If you’re planni...

15/03/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN FOR SUNDAY 16TH MARCH

The Total Fire ban takes in the Central Tablelands and affects Canobolas Zone.

The following local Council government areas affected are:

Cabonne
Orange
Blayney
Cowra

NO OPEN FIRES PERMITTED
FINES APPLY
What penalties are there for lighting a fire during a Total Fire Ban?
Lighting a fire on a day of Total Fire Ban attracts an on the spot fine of $2200. If the matter goes to court, you could be subject to a fine of up to $5500 and/or 12 months gaol.

Penalties for a fire that escapes and damages or destroys life, property or the environment can attract much greater fines and gaol terms with maximums at $132,000 and/or 14 years gaol.

Civil law suits can also be brought against the person responsible for a fire by those seeking compensation for losses sustained.

If you are not sure of the rules pertaining to Total Fire Bans please click on the https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans/total-fire-ban-rules

02/03/2025