NSW RFS - Cudgegong District

30/09/2026

𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙙-𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙣 1𝙨𝙩 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) begins in the Mid-Western Regional Council area/ NSW RFS Cudgegong District on Thursday the 1st of October 2026.
If you haven't already, now is the time you should review your plans, prepare your property and have the important conversations with your family about what you will do on days of increased fire danger or if a fire should threaten your home!
During the BFDP, landowners and managers must obtain a Fire Permit from their local RFS brigade before lighting any fires, plus you must also notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance. To obtain a Fire Permit you can contact your local brigade Permit Officer or the Cudgegong Fire Control Centre Monday- Friday on 02 6370 9800 or complete an online application
Fire is an important tool for managing fire risk and supporting farming operations, but it is crucial that conditions allow for safe burning and the necessary precautions are in place. Escaped burns can have devastating outcomes and can result in heavy penalties.
If a fire does escape, make sure you call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond quickly and minimise the damage.

30/09/2026

𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙙-𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙣 1𝙨𝙩 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) begins in the Mid-Western Regional Council area/ NSW RFS Cudgegong District on Thursday the 1st of October 2026.
If you haven't already, now is the time you must review your plans, prepare your property and have the important conversations with your family about what you will do on days of increased fire danger or if a fire should threaten your home!
During the BFDP, landowners and managers must obtain a Fire Permit from their local RFS brigade before lighting any fires, plus you must also notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance. To obtain a Fire Permit you can contact your local brigade Permit Officer or the Cudgegong Fire Control Centre Monday- Friday on 02 6370 9800 or complete an online application
Fire is an important tool for managing fire risk and supporting farming operations, but it is crucial that conditions allow for safe burning and the necessary precautions are in place. Escaped burns can have devastating outcomes and can result in heavy penalties.
If a fire does escape, make sure you call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond quickly and minimise the damage.

18/09/2026

👩‍🚒🔥🚒 Get Ready Weekend IS HERE | 19 & 20 September 2026 🚒🔥👨‍🚒

❓Do you understand the bush fire risk in your area?
❓Do you know what you would do in the event of a fire?
❓Have you got a Bush Fire Survival Plan?
❓Is your property prepared for you to safely defend it? Or is it prepared enough to hopefully survive the impact of fire if you are not home?

If you do not know the answers to these questions, Get Ready Weekend is your reminder to take action now and/or get along to one of our events!

Taking action to prepare your most valuable assets (your family, your home, your business, your farm) is crucial when the warnings for what might be a dangerous summer are being echoed.

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩!
READ THAT AGAIN 👆👆👆

Check out the local Brigade pages who are hosting events this weekend for more details of what is happening near you:
NSW RFS - Bogee Brigade
NSW RFS - Clandulla Brigade
NSW RFS - Lawson Brigade
NSW RFS - Mudgee Headquarters Brigade
NSW RFS - Mullamuddy Brigade
RFS Heritage

Anyone is welcome to attend any (or all if you're super keen) of these events!

18/09/2026

🔥 GET READY FOR FIRE SEASON 🔥

Does your firefighting equipment actually work?

If it hasn’t been used since last season, now is the time to check it.

💧 Test pumps and hoses
🔋 Check batteries and generators
⛽ Check fuel supplies
🧯 Check fire extinguishers
🚜 Check machinery and equipment
🚒 Make sure access is clear

Start it. Test it. Make sure it works. ✅✅✅

And if you find something that doesn’t — you’ve still got time to fix it! 👌

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩!

🔥 Tomorrow is Get Ready Weekend! Are you ready?

17/09/2026

🔥 GET READY FOR THE FIRE SEASON 🔥

Have you made your Bush Fire Survival Plan?

If a fire threatens your property, you may not have much time to make decisions.

Talk with your household now about:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who will do what?
🚗 Where will you go?
🛣️ Which roads will you take?
🐶 What about pets and livestock?
📱 Is your Hazards Near Me App set up with watch zones?

Don’t leave the important decisions until a fire is approaching. These are only some of the important questions to answer before the fire season.

Take a few minutes today to make your plan. Need help? Get along to one of the events happening locally this weekend for Get Ready Weekend.

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩!

16/09/2026

🔥 GET READY FOR THE FIRE SEASON 🔥

A little preparation now can make a big difference.

This week, make a start on the jobs around your property:

🍂 Clean leaves and debris from around your home
🌿 Cut back vegetation overhanging buildings
🌾 Keep grass short where practical
🪵 Move flammable materials away from buildings
🚒 Clear and check access for emergency vehicles

If undertaking slashing and maintenance work, please ensure it is done when conditions are right to ensure you do not start a fire in the process! Getting in early while the grass is still green is ideal!

Don’t wait until the smoke is on the horizon. Get started now.

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩!

15/09/2026

🔥 GET READY FOR THE FIRE SEASON 🔥

Do you know your bush fire risk?

Take a walk around your property and have a look at it from a firefighter’s perspective.

🌳 What vegetation surrounds your home?
🌾 Where are the areas of long grass or heavy fuel?
🚒 Could a fire truck easily access your property?
🏡 What areas around your home need attention?

Knowing your risk is the first step to getting ready. Not sure your risk and want to chat further to someone? Check out our previous post tagging the Brigades who are hosting events for Get Ready Weekend, this weekend!

Over the next few days, we’ll share some simple jobs you can tackle to get ready for the fire season.

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩!

👀 Take a look today. What needs doing?

14/09/2026

👩‍🚒🔥🚒 Get Ready Weekend | 19 & 20 September 2026 🚒🔥👨‍🚒

❓Do you understand the bush fire risk in your area?
❓Do you know what you would do in the event of a fire?
❓Have you got a Bush Fire Survival Plan?
❓Is your property prepared for you to safely defend it? Or is it prepared enough to hopefully survive the impact of fire if you are not home?

If you do not know the answers to these questions, Get Ready Weekend is your reminder to take action now and/or get along to one of our events!

Taking action to prepare your most valuable assets (your family, your home, your business, your farm) is crucial when the warnings for what might be a dangerous summer are being echoed.

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩!
READ THAT AGAIN 👆👆👆

Check out the local Brigade pages who are hosting events this weekend for more details of what is happening near you:
NSW RFS - Bogee Brigade
NSW RFS - Clandulla Brigade
NSW RFS - Lawson Brigade
NSW RFS - Mudgee Headquarters Brigade
NSW RFS - Mullamuddy Brigade

Anyone is welcome to attend any (or all if you're super keen) of these events!


Mid-Western Regional Council Orana Mid-Western Police District Real FM Mudgee 2MG Mudgee Red Dirt Radio 87.6 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee Fire and Rescue NSW Station 312 Gulgong Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos NSW Rural Fire Service

10/09/2026

We wish the members of the NSW RFS - Mudgee Headquarters Brigade all the best as they head off to the NSW RFS State Championships!
The State Champs are a whole lot of fun! Enjoy your weekend! 🚒 🔥
If you’re in and the NSW RFS Orana Team area over the weekend- go and check it out!!

🔥 Mudgee HQ Fire Foxes are off to State Champs! 🦊

Tomorrow, the Mudgee HQ Firefoxes are heading to the NSW RFS State Championships at Dubbo Showground from 11–13 September.

This year’s team is Nick, Hollie, Ethan, Thomas and Noah, bringing together a mix of familiar faces from our junior program.

For the past few years, Nick, Hollie and Ethan have spent plenty of time on the sidelines training and supporting our juniors. Thomas and Noah, meanwhile, were part of our junior team that took home 2nd place at last year’s Cadet Championships. Now the tables have turned and for the first time, all five get to compete together in the senior competition!

Nick, who is also Captain of NSW RFS - Mullamuddy Brigade will take on the Crew Leader role for the team.

Being our first time going to State Champs, we know its going to be a challenge however, we’re looking forward to having a crack, meeting other teams from across NSW and seeing how we handle whatever challenges are thrown our way.

Preparing for Champs has already been a great opportunity to train together, sharpen our teamwork, communication and problem solving, and practise skills through some very different scenarios.

Now we just have to see how the Fire Foxes go! 🦊🔥

Wish us luck!

📸 - Nick Pearce Media
- FF A.Skinner

NSW RFS - Cudgegong District
NSW Rural Fire Service

10/09/2026

If someone says "I'm fine" but you have a feeling they’re not, it might be because they’re not ready to talk, they feel uncomfortable, or they genuinely believe they’re coping.

Noticing changes and checking in with someone isn’t about pushing for details, it’s about showing you care. If they don’t open up, remind them that you're there. Sometimes people need time or the right moment before they share. Your steady presence matters more than you realise.

Find more tips for supportive conversations on R U OK?Day (Thursday 10 September) or any day: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask



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