Broughton Vale - Berry Rural Fire Brigade

13/10/2026

02/10/2026

Yesterday our Brigade was called to a pile burn at Meroo Meadow. They fought the large blaze with crews from Cambewarra Rural Fire Brigade and West Nowra Rural Fire Brigade and got it extinguished.

This is a timely reminder that a Fire Permit is required to burn during the Bush Fire Danger period in the Shoalhaven LGA, which runs from 1st of September to 31st of March.

You can obtain your free Fire Permit via the online RFS Guardian Portal and select “Apply for a Fire Permit”.

For handy tips on carrying out a safe pile burn, please refer to the Standards for Pile Burning 2024 document.

The person responsible for the fire must ensure that all adjoining landowners are informed at least 24 hours before lighting the fire. In addition to the Fire Permit, you must notify the RFS. You can do this online via the Guardian Homepage by selecting “Notify of your planned burn”.

For more information on safe burning, visit our website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

If you have any questions or need further clarification or assistance, please contact our Shoalhaven District office on 4424 4424.

28/09/2026

With summer fast approaching you should think about what will happen to your pets during a bushfire.
Check out the NSW government's website called Get Ready.
Make sure your pet is microchipped and registered on the NSW Pet Registry. It will help you find your pet if they get lost. Horses and larger animals will need specialised transportation plans.
As pets can become very nervous in the event of bushfire, the best advice is to move them early.

20/09/2026

Fire Danger Rating for Shoalhaven today Monday September 21st
is HIGH.
Fire Permits are suspended.

20/09/2026

🔥 Do you know the NSW RFS Alert Levels?
Understanding these alerts helps you act early and stay safe during a bushfire.

🔵 Advice – A fire is burning but there is no immediate danger. Stay informed and monitor conditions.

🟠 Watch and Act – Conditions are changing. There is a heightened level of threat. Take action now to protect yourself and your property.

🔴 Emergency Warning – You are in danger. Act immediately. Fires may threaten suddenly and without warning.

Alerts can change quickly, so always stay up to date via Hazards Near Me NSW, local radio, and official NSW RFS channels.
Knowing the alert levels helps you make safer decisions for you and your family.

For more information contact

http://www.myfireplan.com.au./

Berry, South Coast NSW
NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
Broughton Vale - Berry Rural Fire Brigade

19/09/2026

Make sure you have hoses long enough to reach around
your home, a reliable source of water (pool, tank or dam)
and a diesel/petrol pump available. A well prepared home
will give you more protection if a fire threatens suddenly
and you cannot leave. Learn more at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/
prepare

19/09/2026

🚨🔥 TOMORROW! 🔥🚨

Our Get Ready Weekend & Open Day is happening TOMORROW and we’d love to see you there!

Come down to Shoalhaven Heads Rural Fire Brigade and meet your local firefighters, check out the trucks, learn how to prepare your home for bush fire season and have some fun with the family.

🚒 Fire trucks & equipment
👨‍🚒 Meet the local crew
🏡 Bush fire preparation information
👧 Activities for the kids
🌭 BBQ, cake stall & refreshments

📅 TOMORROW - Sunday 20th September
⏰ 10am-1pm
📍 Shoalhaven Heads Rural Fire Brigade

Bring the family, bring your questions and come say hello!

We can’t wait to see you! ❤️🚒

👉 RSVP on our event page and we'll see you tomorrow!

19/09/2026

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – Sunday 20th September 2026
The Shoalhaven is forecast to experience HIGH fire danger conditions on Sunday 20th September 2026. As a result, all fire permits issued by the RFS have been suspended in the Shoalhaven for this time.
These conditions can create a real fire risk across our landscape. It's incumbent upon all of us to be cautious with the use of fire.
ONE EMBER CAN END IT - Embers from a fire can spread quickly and quite a distance, putting communities well away from the main fire at risk.

Radio 2ST
ABC Illawarra
South Coast Register
Shoalhaven City Council
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command
WIN News Illawarra

18/09/2026

Burning embers can ignite any build-up of flammable
material around the home. Keeping your gutters clear is
essential for reducing your risk. The more you prepare
your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or
ember attack, even if you leave early. Learn more at www.
rfs.nsw.gov. au/prepare

18/09/2026

Are you ready for this bushfire season?
Do you have a fire plan ?