NSW RFS - Bungonia Brigade

30/09/2026

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The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence within Southern Tablelands from tomorrow 1st of October.

This includes the following local government areas:

• Goulburn Mulwaree
• Upper Lachlan
• Yass Valley

From this date, anyone intending to conduct a pile burn or other permitted burn must obtain a Fire Permit before lighting the fire.
Obtaining a permit is only one part of the process. If you are planning to undertake a burn, please follow these important steps:

1).Check

Before applying for a permit, confirm your burn can be undertaken safely and legally by assessing the burn, surrounding fuels, weather conditions, available equipment, and site-specific risks.

2).Obtain a Permit

During the Bush Fire Danger Period, a valid Fire Permit is required before lighting your burn.
Apply online at: https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

3).Notify

Once suitable conditions have been identified and you intend to proceed, you must provide at least 24 hours' notice before lighting your burn.

You are required to:

• Notify the NSW RFS online via the Guardian portal:https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp
• Notify all adjoining neighbours of your intention to burn

Visit rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Yass Valley CouncilUpper Lachlan Shire CouncilGoulburn Mulwaree Council

24/09/2026

As we head into the final weekend before the Bush Fire Danger Period officially kicks off. Before you light up, you must fulfill your legal obligations to keep our community safe.

NOTIFY RFS & NEIGHBOURS: You are legally required to provide at least 24 hours' notice. Lodge your burn notice online via the NSW RFS Portal (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify) and let all adjoining neighbours know.

KEEP IT SAFE & MANAGEABLE:
• Piles should be max 2m wide/long and 1.5m high, cleared of surrounding vegetation.
• Only burn dry, natural vegetation—no household waste or plastic.
• Check the wind and weather forecasts before lighting.
• Have a dedicated water supply ready and NEVER leave the fire unattended.
• Ensure the pile is completely extinguished before you walk away.
Failing to notify the RFS and your neighbours is an offence. Let’s work together to prevent unnecessary 000 calls and escaped fires.
For full guidelines, head to the NSW RFS Safe Burning Guide: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/safeburning

There are simple things you can do to make sure you use fire safely on your property and avoid becoming the fire risk to your community.

24/09/2026

Bush Fire Season starts 1st October.
A permit will be required for any fire from Midnight next Thursday
See the link below for all the answers to any quest you may have on why, where, how and what you need to be able to get a permit.
Permit Officers from the Bungonia Brigade will get in contact with you once you have applied for a permit on line to come, inspect and write you a permit if all the conditions are right.
Remember, on a total fire ban day all permits are suspended.
No Permit, No Fire 🔥

A Fire Permit is required for burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period in Rural Fire districts and at all times in Fire and Rescue districts around the state. Fire Permits help ensure fire is used safely and minimise the danger to you, your property and the community. If you’re planni...

23/09/2026

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05/09/2026

Bungonia RFS with the support of the Veolia Mulwaree Trust, has been able to purchase a fire hose washer, it will help get the soot off our hoses.

Cleaning hoses prevents toxic residues from transferring to the fire truck, the fire station, or the firefighters' hands.

A heartfelt thank you from the Bungonia Brigade to Veolia for granting our wish.

16/08/2026

07/07/2026

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While it's wet and cold now, it won't stay this way for long.🌧️❄️

Now is the perfect time to start planning and preparing for the upcoming bush fire danger period. Taking a few simple steps today can make a big difference when the risk increases.

Prepare. Act. Survive. 🔥

Don't wait until it's too late - have a bush fire survival plan, know your local risks, and make sure your property is ready.

22/05/2026

Great night at the Terminus Hotel in Marulan for the meat raffle
We even got extra donations
Thank you everyone
See you all next Friday

18/05/2026