NSW Rural Fire Service Tamworth District

07/09/2026

📣 TAMWORTH REGION — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🌾👨‍🌾🏡

The Tamworth Next Generation Bush Fire Risk Management Plan is now on public exhibition, and we want to hear from the people who know this area best 🗣️

📍 Farmers
📍 Rural landholders
📍 Residents and local communities
📍 Businesses and community organisations

We know our farmers, rural landholders and local communities bring a lot of knowledge, experience and resources to bush fire management. We want that local knowledge to help shape the plan, so we encourage people to review the draft plan and have their say during the public exhibition period. This is an important opportunity for the community to contribute their local insights and help ensure the final plan reflects the needs and priorities of the area.

👉 Review the draft plan and have your say:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/tamworth

Working together, we can help build a plan that reflects the real risks, local knowledge and priorities of the Tamworth LGA. 🤝

Tamworth Regional Council

07/09/2026

📢 TAMWORTH DISTRICT EXERCISE – SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Residents may notice increased NSW RFS activity around Tamworth this Sunday, with multiple fire trucks and personnel taking part in the Tamworth District Exercise.

As part of the exercise, a 1 hectare hazard reduction burn will also be conducted. Smoke may be visible from surrounding areas including:

🔥 West Tamworth
🔥 Taminda
🔥 Hillvue
🔥 Oxley Highway / Gunnedah Road
🔥 Bithramere
🔥 Warral
🔥 Westdale

There will also be an increased number of emergency service vehicles operating in the area throughout the day.

If you see smoke or fire trucks in the area, there is no need to be alarmed. Please drive carefully around emergency vehicles and follow any directions from personnel on site.

06/09/2026

FOR ALL THE DADS ❤️

To the dads who are here,
And the dads who are away,
To the ones who stood beside us
Through every single day.

To the stepdads who stepped forward,
And the father figures who cared,
To the men who chose to love us
And were always standing there.

To the Grandads, Grandfathers,
Pops, Papas and PAs,
Who shared their wisdom, strength and love
In so many different ways.

Thank you for your guidance,
Your patience and your time,
For every lesson, every hug,
And every “you’ll be fine.”

For standing with us through the hard times,
And celebrating when times were good,
For believing in us when we struggled
And helping us like only you could.

And to the dads we’ve lost,
Who now watch us from above,
Your memories live within our hearts,
Forever wrapped in love.

Because being a father
Is more than sharing blood.
It’s showing up, standing strong,
And giving unconditional love.

So today we celebrate all the dads —
The fathers, stepdads, Pops and PAs,
The Grandads and father figures
Who have shaped our lives in countless ways.

Thank you for everything.
We love you. ❤️

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads,
here with us and watching over us from above.
You are our heroes. ❤️

05/09/2026

🔥 FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED 🔥
📅 Sunday 6 September 2026

⚠️ TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL AREA

Due to the forecast High Fire Danger Rating, all Fire Permits are suspended tomorrow, Sunday 6 September.

🚫 DO NOT LIGHT UP.

If you have a planned burn, please postpone it until the suspension has been lifted and you have confirmed that it is safe and lawful to burn.

🔥 Conditions can change quickly, and a fire that starts small can become difficult to control.

Please help us keep our community safe:
✅ Postpone planned burns
✅ Check the latest Fire Danger Rating
✅ Keep an eye on changing conditions
✅ Share this message with your neighbours, family and friends

Stay safe and help prevent fires from starting. ❤️‍🔥

04/09/2026

🔥 FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – TAMWORTH LGA

Due to elevated fire danger, all fire permits within the Tamworth LGA are suspended from midnight tonight until midnight tomorrow night.

Existing permits will automatically return to effect once the suspension is lifted — there is no need to apply for a new permit.

Please take care and stay informed of local fire conditions.

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period commences tomorrow 1st September for Tamworth local government and surround areas.
During the Bush Fire Danger Period, landowners and managers must obtain a Fire Permit from their local Fire Control Centre before lighting any fire.
For more information about how to apply for a Fire Permit or how to prepare for the Bush Fire Danger Period, contact Tamworth Fire Control Centre or go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

27/08/2026

📢 Heads Up Tamworth!

Today, the NSW RFS Drone Team will be conducting training at Carter Street Playing Fields from 3:00pm to approximately 9:00pm.

If you see drones flying in the area, there's no cause for concern. Our members are undertaking important training to maintain and enhance their skills in support of firefighting and emergency response operations.

Thank you for your support of the NSW RFS and the volunteers who help protect our communities. 🚒🚁

26/08/2026

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