Wallaby Joe RFS - Rural Fire Service Wingham

02/09/2026

⚠️🔥🟨 HIGH fire danger Thursday 3 September 2026 for Midcoast and Port Macquarie Hastings LGAs 🟨🔥⚠️

Fire permits are NOT suspended.

Be ready to act.

🔥There’s a heightened risk.
🔥 Be alert for fires in your area.
🔥 Decide what you will do if a fire starts.
🔥 If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. 🔥 The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas.

Have you prepared your bush fire survival plan?

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bush-fire-survival-plan

31/08/2026

Today, 27 Local Government Areas (LGA) commence their Bush Fire Danger Period, with several areas beginning a month earlier than normal due to the prevailing dry conditions.

Additionally, two LGA's will commence their Bush Fire Danger Period on 14 September, which is two weeks earlier than normal.

Residents and land holders should ensure they understand the rules around the use of fire. Along with required fire permits, you must also notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn 24 hours in advance.

Know the risks for your area, have a bush fire survival plan and discuss what you and your family will do if threatened by fire. For more information, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

31/08/2026

Get Ready Weekend is this coming weekend in Wingham! Join the Wallaby Joe Rural Fire Brigade at Wingham Farmers' Market on Saturday 5 September 2026 from 8am to 12pm. Speak with us to find out how to properly plan and prepare for bush fires in your area.

29/08/2026

Bush Fire Danger period begins Tuesday 1 September 2026. 🔥🚒

04/07/2026

Come & visit us today Sat 4 July until 12pm at Wingham Farmers' Market. We are ready to chat about how to prepare for bushfires. 🔥

03/07/2026

Come along & say hello to your local RFS volunteers at Wingham Farmers' Market on Sat 4 July. Ask us how to get ready and prepare for bushfires.

26/05/2026

⚠️ An initial Flood Watch for the Hunter and parts of the Mid North Coast has been issued.

From overnight Thursday into Friday, minor flooding is possible along the Paterson and Williams Rivers.

Minor flooding is possible along the Manning and Gloucester, Goulburn and Hunter Rivers and Wollombi Brook from Friday.

🛑 Steer clear of floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 2:03 pm AEST on Tuesday 26 May 2026

26/05/2026

21/05/2026

Our collegues at Huskisson Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade have made a great video about what brigades do at weekly training! Are you looking for something to do on a Tuesday night at 6pm? Join us as a volunteer firefighter. Click on link https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs for more info 🚒🔥

15/05/2026

Although we’ve seen some rain in recent days, conditions remain dry, particularly in the western parts of the state. Firefighters have been kept busy responding to a number of fires, several of which were caused by escaped burns.

While the Bush Fire Danger Period is no longer in place for all LGAs across NSW, we urge residents and land managers to check conditions before lighting a burn and remember that you are required to notify the RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours before burning.

To notify the of your intention to burn, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

📸 Tuncurry Rural Fire Brigade - Burdekins Rd Fire, Bulahdelah