Turondale Rural Fire Service

18/03/2026

TURONDALE AGM
TUESDAY 5/5/26 at 1900
All Welcome

01/02/2026

Don’t be deceived by the cooler start to today
Fire Danger Rating (FDR) for today is extreme
TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

Check property for pore too Al ignitions points post lightning yesterday

Report any unattended fires to 000☎️

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 2 February, for the Central Ranges and Upper Central West Plains areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

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

27/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN TODAY WEDNESDAY 28/1
FDR Extreme

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

9.30 this morning, 600 meters downriver from Coles Bridge on the Turon River. TOBAN, campers had driven away....what hope do we have.

09/01/2026

Great advice from fellow firefighters at Eglinton

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Chifley, in effect from midnight tonight, due to hot, dry and windy conditions. These conditions significantly increase the risk of fires starting and spreading rapidly.

What does a Total Fire Ban mean?

During a Total Fire Ban, no fires are permitted in the open. This includes lighting, maintaining or using a fire, or carrying out any activity that could cause a fire to start.
This applies to everyone, including landholders who may normally operate under a fire permit, all permits are suspended for the duration of the ban.

Why is this important?

Total Fire Bans are put in place to reduce the likelihood of fires igniting on high-risk days. Limiting fire activity helps protect lives, homes, property and the environment, and supports the safety of our firefighters and community.

Please reconsider any outdoor activities that could create sparks, stay informed through official NSW RFS channels or the Hazards Near Me app, https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me and remain vigilant.

If you see smoke or an unattended fire, call 000 immediately.

For all your fire danger ratings
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

02/01/2026

🚒 Turondale RFS – Incident Update 🚒
1st of January 2025 at 11:50am
Turondale RFS responded to a fire on Finger Post Trial caused by a lightning strike near Bruinbun

🔥 Appliances on scene:
• Turondale 7
• Turondale 9
• Bruinbun 9

The fire was approximately 30m x 30m. Crews hiked around 300 metres into the area to access the fireground and successfully constructed a handtool line around the fire to contain it.

🚁Firebird provided valuable assistance with water bomber bucket drops, helping crews bring the fire under control quickly and safely.

A great team effort by all involved to keep the community and surrounding bushland safe. Thank you to everyone who assisted. 👏🔥

08/12/2025

Our sincere condolences to a fellow fire fighter
Our thoughts are with his family and friends

It is with sadness we report that a fire fighter has been killed overnight while on scene at the Bulahdelah Fire on the Mid North Coast.
The NSW Parks and Wildlife firefighter was reported to have been hit and killed by a fallen tree.
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.

06/12/2025

🚒 TURONDALE RFS – GRASS FIRE RESPONSE 🌾

This afternoon our crew responded to a grass fire at Cole’s Bridge. Thanks to the quick actions of our volunteers, the fire was contained before it could spread further in the strong winds.

This is a timely reminder that if you light a fire — whether you’re camping, cooking, or keeping warm — please ensure it is completely extinguished before you leave. Camping near the river gives you easy access to plenty of water, so make full use of it.

With the winds we’re experiencing, even a single smouldering ember can reignite and become a fast-moving fire.
Thanks to
Sally’s Flat RFS, Eglinton RFS, Wattle Flat RFS for assisting

Stay safe, and thank you to everyone who continues to help keep our community protected.

05/12/2025

Total fire ban tomorrow Saturday 6th December 2025

29/11/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN TOMORROW SUNDAY 30/11/25
Extreme Fire Danger Rating
If you see flames unattended call 000