Steinbrook Rural Fire Brigade - RFS

06/09/2026

Update: 5pm: The fire burning near Paddys Flat Road and Bruxner Road has slowed, with firefighters gaining the upper hand.
The fire has burnt just over 80 hectares and is currently being controlled.
Firefighters will use tonight’s cooler conditions to identify containment lines and continue work to bring the fire under control.
Weather conditions over the coming days are expected to be more favourable, with moderate fire danger forecast.

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For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates/mfu?id=12771

Update: 5pm: The fire burning near Paddys Flat Road and Bruxner Road has slowed, with firefighters gaining the upper hand.
The fire has burnt just over 80 hectares and is currently being controlled.
Firefighters will use tonight’s cooler conditions to identify containment lines and continue work to bring the fire under control.
Weather conditions over the coming days are expected to be more favourable, with moderate fire danger forecast.

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Update: 3:55pm: Fire activity has reduced. Alert level reduced. People in the Bruxner Rd and Paddys Flat Rd should continue to monitor conditions.
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Emergency Warning: Bruxner Hwy Fire, Tabulam (Tenterfield LGA) - Seek Shelter Now: Those in the Bruxner Rd and Paddy's Flats Rd area

An emergency warning is in place for the Bruxner Rd and Paddy's Flat Rd area, west of Tabulam due to a bush fire. The fire is spreading in an easterly direction towards the Clarence River and Clarence River Rd.

If you are in the area of Bruxner Rd and Paddy's Flat Rd, you are at risk. Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave.

For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates/mfu?id=12771

06/09/2026

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Update: 5pm: The fire burning near Paddys Flat Road and Bruxner Road has slowed, with firefighters gaining the upper hand.
The fire has burnt just over 80 hectares and is currently being controlled.
Firefighters will use tonight’s cooler conditions to identify containment lines and continue work to bring the fire under control.
Weather conditions over the coming days are expected to be more favourable, with moderate fire danger forecast.

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Update: 3:55pm: Fire activity has reduced. Alert level reduced. People in the Bruxner Rd and Paddys Flat Rd should continue to monitor conditions.
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Emergency Warning: Bruxner Hwy Fire, Tabulam (Tenterfield LGA) - Seek Shelter Now: Those in the Bruxner Rd and Paddy's Flats Rd area

An emergency warning is in place for the Bruxner Rd and Paddy's Flat Rd area, west of Tabulam due to a bush fire. The fire is spreading in an easterly direction towards the Clarence River and Clarence River Rd.

If you are in the area of Bruxner Rd and Paddy's Flat Rd, you are at risk. Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave.

For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates/mfu?id=12771

02/09/2026

Permits suspended until Monday 7th

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – THURSDAY 3rd September until MONDAY 7th September
due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits in Inverell, Tentrerfield and Glen Innes LGA's are suspended from midnight today until Midnight Monday morning.
This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions.
If you currently hold a fire permit, you are unable to light new fires or stoke up existing fires during the suspension period. Please ensure any planned burns or activities requiring a permit are postponed.
Failure in complying with this suspension WILL result in heavy fines.

09/08/2026

Wind warning has been issued!!

Follow Incident Alerts NSW for up to date information.

UPDATE 10:31AM MON - This warning has been updated. Please refer to our most recent post. www.bom.gov.au

⚠️💨 DAMAGING WINDS, GUSTS >125KM/H
- VARIOUS PARTS OF

- Posted: 11:12am, Sunday 9 August
- Updated: 4:49pm, Sunday 9 August

North to northwesterly winds will strengthen on Sunday ahead of a cold front forecast to cross NSW later on Sunday. Vigorous west to northwesterly winds will follow on Monday as a low pressure system moves into Bass Strait, extending gusty conditions broadly over the Great Dividing Range, the Hunter Valley and elevated terrain over eastern New South Wales.

💨 For SNOWY MOUNTAINS above 1500 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely during Sunday, easing later on Monday.

💨 For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are likely during Sunday, easing during Monday morning.

💨 For the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE broadly: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from Monday morning, becoming more likely during Monday afternoon, then gradually easing from early Tuesday morning.

💨 For the HUNTER VALLEY, including NEWCASTLE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely during Monday afternoon, easing later on Monday evening.

Locations which may be affected include , , , , , , , , , and .

💨 Thredbo: Recorded wind gust of 130km/h at 1:10pm Sun.

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01/08/2026

Bush Fire permits are now required.

Get your permit online at:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/know-your-risk/Bush-fire-hazards-and-your-property/fire-permits

Or contact our Permit officers

Today, four Local Government Areas (LGAs) commence their Bush Fire Danger Periods, with Clarence Valley, Glen Innes Severn, Inverell and Tenterfield now requiring a fire permit.

Residents and landholders must ensure they understand the rules around the use of fire. In addition to obtaining the required fire permit, you must also notify your local fire authority and your neighbours of your intention to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

It’s important that you and your family understand the bush fire risk in your area. Take the time to have a conversation, create a Bush Fire Survival Plan and know what you'll do if threatened by fire.

For more information, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

31/07/2026

Bush Fire Danger Period Starts Tomorrow

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) commences tomorrow, 1st August 2026 for the Tenterfield, Inverell and Glen Innes Severn LGAs.

✅ Make a Bush Fire Survival Plan
✅ Prepare your property now
✅ A Fire Permit is required during the BFDP
✅ Notify your neighbours and the Fire Control Centre at least 24 hours before lighting up

Don't wait until it's too late. Get prepared now and help keep our community safe this fire season.

For more information visit:
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

26/05/2026

Congratulations to our new and returning officers on their positions

Captain : Brian Chorley
Senior Deputy Captain: Andrew Davidson

Deputy Captains
Rose Bertalli
Shayne Palmer
Brendan Gulliver

Permit officers
Rose Bertalli
Brendan Gulliver
Brian Chorley
Ray Pitkins

18/05/2026

09/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, dedication and compassion of mums everywhere, but especially those in our family.

Across the state, thousands of mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers and aunties give their time to help protect their communities. Whether they're on the frontline or supporting behind the scenes their contributions are extraordinary.

Today, we thank them for all they do, not just as RFS members, but as leaders and role models in our brigades and communities.

24/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
We will remember the
Lest we forget