Empire Bay Rural Fire Brigade

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Empire Bay Rural Fire Brigade Looking for help with your Fire Survival Plan, or interested in becoming a member? We are at station every Tuesday night, 7:30-9:30pm. Drop in and say hi!

Situated on the stunning Central Coast, we have a very friendly and dedicated crew who thoroughly enjoy protecting, and engaging with, our local communities. We cover both suburbs of Empire Bay and Bensville, primarily responding to bush fires. We also deal with structural fires and motor vehicle accidents. On occasion, we help other agencies including NSW Ambulance and Fire & Rescue NSW. Got a question? It can be on anything - bushfire survival plans, hot to prepare your property, permits, static water supplies, even asking about how we work in emergency situations, or about attending an info session at a local event or institution. Shoot us a message and we will help you out in any way we can!

For the Central Coast LGA - Monday 12th October 2026All permits suspended and total fire ban declared.If you see any una...
11/10/2026

For the Central Coast LGA - Monday 12th October 2026

All permits suspended and total fire ban declared.

If you see any unattended fire please phone 000.

11/10/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 12 October 2026, for the Greater Sydney area with forecast Extreme fire danger and the Greater Hunter area with forecast High fire danger. Warm 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

For the Central Coast LGA on Saturday 10th October 2026
09/10/2026

For the Central Coast LGA on Saturday 10th October 2026

For Central Coast LGA - Friday 9th October 2026.
08/10/2026

For Central Coast LGA - Friday 9th October 2026.

02/10/2026

Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning on the Central Coast.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and reduces the danger to you, your property and the community.

Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Along with having the required fire permits, you need to notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

Call 1300 060 807 for the Central Coast District office.

30/09/2026

Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning in most NSW Local Government Areas.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and reduces the danger to you, your property and the community.

Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Along with having the required fire permits, you need to notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

For the Central Coast LGA Thursday 01/10/2026If you see any attended fires please call 000
30/09/2026

For the Central Coast LGA Thursday 01/10/2026
If you see any attended fires please call 000

This evening Empire Bay RFS held its 75th anniversary party for its members including present members including partners...
26/09/2026

This evening Empire Bay RFS held its 75th anniversary party for its members including present members including partners & past members including partners, life members, Assistant Commissioner Leigh Pilkington, District manager Shane Geerin and Inspector Frank Overton. We would also like to thank Adam Crouch MP & Liesl Tesch MP for their attendance and support.
Would like to thank Ettalong Diggers, Bendigo Bank and the RFSA for their support with tonight.
A great night was had by all that attended.
Thank you to member Sue Dengate for being
The MC for the night.
Thank you to the 75th anniversary committee for their efforts in organising the night.

21/09/2026

EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING – MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER

Extreme fire danger rating for Monday 21 September.

TOTAL FIRE BAN (TOBAN) - for Lake Macquarie LGA.

Central Coast LGA - High Fire Danger - No Total Fire Ban

A Total Fire Ban is in place until midnight.

During a Total Fire Ban, fires are prohibited and activities that could start a fire are restricted.

• Do not light any fires
• Avoid activities that could create sparks or flames
• Secure trailers, machinery and anything that could cause a fire
• Keep an eye on conditions and emergency warnings
• Make sure your Bush Fire Survival Plan is up to date
• If you live in a bush fire prone area, know when you will leave and where you will go

Extreme Fire Danger means fires can spread quickly and be difficult to control.

For the Central Coast LGA - Monday 21st September 2026If you see any unattended fires please call 000
20/09/2026

For the Central Coast LGA - Monday 21st September 2026
If you see any unattended fires please call 000

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7 Shelly Beach Road
Empire Bay, NSW
2257

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