Weddin HQ Rural Fire Brigade

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

Stay informed with real-time alerts for bush fires and
other emergencies in your area. Use the Hazards Near
Me app to set a Watch Zone and get notified about
incidents near the places that matter most to you.

30/09/2026

BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD BEGINS 1ST OCTOBER
As of the 1st of October, Fire Permits will be required throughout the Mid Lachlan Valley District (incorporating Forbes, Parkes, Lachlan & Weddin LGA’s) for all fires through until 1st April 2027.
During the Bushfire Danger Period, you must obtain a permit for the property on which you intend to burn. You are also required to provide 24 hours' notice to all direct neighbours and to the RFS (Mid Lachlan Valley Fire Control Centre on 02 6852 5600 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
To contact your local Volunteer Permit Officer, please call 02 6852 5600 and speak with our Mid Lachlan Valley FCC staff. They'll be able to provide the details of your local permit officer, who will help you as soon as they are available. Permits are also available online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
Please keep in mind that our Permit Officers are volunteers who juggle their time between work, family, and the RFS. They may not be able to respond to you immediately, so please be patient and allow them reasonable time to issue you a permit.
If your property is within a Fire and Rescue district, you can apply via the Fire and Rescue website at https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=200
There are heavy penalties if you don't follow restrictions or rules.

19/09/2026

Thank you to Kevin, Lawrence, Scott, Matthew and Hank who turned up to help with the working bee. 💪

21/07/2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

07/07/2026

12/06/2026

Weddin Headquarters will be holding their 2026 AGM on Tuesday 16 June at the NSW RFS FCC in Melyra Street Grenfell. The meeting will start at 7.30. Elections will be held for our field and administrative officers for the 2026 - 2027 season.